Welcome to the inaugural Zari Photo Prize Competition, proudly presented by Zari Gallery. In our quest to discover, celebrate, and showcase extraordinary talents, we invite photographers from around the globe to participate in this momentous event. Whether you’re an established photographer or on the cusp of your first big break, this is your stage.
With a generous prize pool of £2,000, the Zari Photo Prize is awarded across six categories: Portrait, urban, lanscape, black and white, travel and film/analogue photograpahy. This competition serves as a contest and a platform to elevate and showcase your work, introducing it to the vibrant heart of London's art scene and extending its reach globally
Shortlisted works will earn the spotlight at the Zari Gallery in the prestigious West End of London. This exhibition is not just a showcase; it's a gateway for international photographers to gain unparalleled exposure and for collectors to discover and purchase unique pieces at affordable prices
The Zari Photo Prize is committed to:
Work will be desplayed across a series of exhibitons across the month of August. Exhibtions will be as follows:
Exhibition 1 (7th - 12th August 2025): The shortlisted photographs from the themes of Portrait Photography and Travel Photography will be exhibited Exhibition 2 (14th - 19st August 2025): The shortlisted photographs from the themes of Landscape Photography and Urban Photographer will be exhibited Exhibition 3 (21st - 26th August 2025): The shortlisted photographs from the themes of Black and White Photography and Film/Analogue Photography will be exhibited The Final (28th August 2025): The Finalist from each theme will be exhibited
Seize this extraordinary opportunity to showcase your talent on an international stage. The Zari Photo Prize is not just a competition; it’s a celebration of art, a meeting of minds, and a chance to make your mark. Join us in this exciting journey, submit your work, and let London be the canvas for your creativity.
Before proceeding with your entry, please thoroughly review the terms and conditions as they constitute the contract between the artist and the Zari Photo Prize.
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Artists are invited to submit up to 10 entries of works in the mediums digital photography, film photography or experimental techniques such as cyanotype, tintype, photograms, or Polaroid transfers. Please ensure that images are submitted in JPEG format, do not exceed 10 MB, and are recommended to be at 300dpi resolution with a maximum size of 960x4800px and a minimum width of 1600x to guarantee a high-quality presentation.
Please note that all submitted work must be prepared for display upon arrival. This means photographs must be printed to fit frames provided by Zari Gallery in the following sizes: 40x25 cm, 50x35 cm, 45x30 cm, and 61x46 cm. There is a limited number of each frame size. Shortlisted photographers will be contacted regarding their preferred option.
We regret to inform you that we cannot assume responsibility for prints that do not comply with these requirements for display readiness.
Each submission should include the photos title, year of creation, and medium.
Limited edition prints must include edition size.
Sales and Pricing: All submitted works should be available for sale, with pricing including Zari Gallery’s 25% commission. We advise sensible pricing to facilitate sales and are happy to provide guidance on pricing.
Photographers are encouraged to submit an artist statement (up to 100 words) and a CV if shortlisted.
Payment of submission fees is required at the time of entry via credit/debit card.
Please refrain from sending physical artwork unless your piece is shortlisted.
