About the Show

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

Each year, the competition has continued to grow, reaching 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.

Typically, the competition features three categories: black and white (monochrome), color, and a third category, which has ranged from experimental to photography as sculpture.  This wild card category always brings depth and interest to the exhibition. The show itself offers a diverse and wide-ranging look at the world of photography, including street photography, portraiture, landscape and still life, fine art and many other styles and techniques.

The exhibition will run from April 3-24, 2021. To view the exhibition online, visit our digital gallery.

The Call

The Call for the 2021 ANPCE is now closed.

Prizes

The 2021 program will offer $5,000 in awards in the following categories:

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: $1200

People's Choice:
$500