Decagon Gallery - RED: Presence, Pulse, Meaning application

About the Open Call

Red is more than a color. It is a visual heartbeat: the echo of memory, the weight of emotion, the trace of presence that refuses simplicity. In this exhibition, Decagon Gallery seeks images where red emerges as something lived, felt, and personal. Whether it appears boldly in the frame or subtly in the margins, the interpretation should feel inseparable from the artist's way of seeing the world. This is not a contest of clichés, but a global exchange of perspectives shaped by seeing and feeling.

What is Offered

Cash awards including $500 for First Place (plus a solo online exhibition), $300 for Second Place, and $200 for Third Place. All selected artists receive professional curatorial notes, inclusion in an online exhibition, features in a printed and digital catalog, promotion via newsletters and social media, and a video showcase on YouTube.

Requirements

Photographers must be 18 years or older and located anywhere in the world. Work can be from any genre, including fine art, documentary, and experimental forms.

How to Apply

Prepare JPEG or JPG files only, minimum 2100 px on the longest side, with a maximum file size of 4 MB. Name each file using the format 'FirstName-LastName_title.jpg' and submit via the online Jotform application.