About the Show

The Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition is one of the Allegany Arts Council's signature events, now entering its eighth year. Established in 2015, it began as a way to showcase photography talent in the region, but quickly grew into a nationally-recognized competition.

The competition has steadily grown in popularity, receiving nearly 1000 entries nationwide from photographers representing 41 states. Today, the show serves as a model for other organizations seeking to develop programs of their own.

The competition has always featured three categories, black and white (monochrome), color, and a third category which has continued to evolve. That category, Photography as Sculpture, is intended to seek the adventurous photographer looking to expand the traditional definitions of photography in new directions.

The show offers a diverse and wide-ranging look at the world of photography, exploring ever-changing themes found in nature, society, politics, and people.

The 8th Annual exhibition will run from April 2-23, 2022.

The Call

The call for entry is now closed.

Prizes

The 2022 program will offer the following prizes:

Best in Show:
$1500

Color:
First Place: $800
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $100

Monochrome:
First Place: $800
Second Place: $250
Third Place: $100

Photography as Sculpture
First Place: $1000

People's Choice:
$500