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Juried Exhibitions & Competitions  /  Verified 2 September 2026

Something Like Joy (photography).

Online (international, photography) · Decagon Gallery (online)
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Decagon Gallery is hosting a juried photography exhibition with a September 15, 2026 deadline and $25 entry fee. The exhibition runs October 7–December 7, 2026 online, with $1,000 in total awards including a $500 first prize and solo online show. The show is open to photographers worldwide.

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Deadline. September 15, 2026

“Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026; Notification: September 30, 2026; Exhibition Dates: October 7 – December 7, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. $25 to apply

“$25 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page

What you get. $1,000 total awards; 1st: $500 + solo show (ONLINE only); juror Aline Smithson; exhibit Oct 7–Dec 7 2026

“$1,000 total cash awards ($500 first place, $250 second, $150 third, $50 each for two honorable mentions); First Place also receives solo exhibition feature on Decagon Gallery website; all selected photographers receive online exhibition page, Instagram feature, and catalog inclusion.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Open to photographers worldwide.

“Open to photographers worldwide”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose. Juried

“Juror: Aline Smithson (interdisciplinary artist, editor, filmmaker, educator; founder of Lenscratch; multiple award recipient and international exhibitor).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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