FROM A SEED...A WORLD OF BOTANICALS
New York Center for Photographic Art
About the Open Call
The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers worldwide to submit images using any photographic process. Whether capturing flowers, trees, fruit, or textures, participants are encouraged to explore the variety of life starting with a seed. 10 cash prizewinners, 20 Juror Selections, and 20 Honorable Mentions will be featured in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and Award Winners Catalog. Cash prizes total $4,000.
What is Offered
Total of $4,000 in cash awards (Grand Prize $1,100, First Prize $400, Second Prize $325, Third Prize $250), inclusion in an online gallery, and feature in an award winners catalog.
Requirements
Open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide. Only 2-D photographic work is eligible. Images selected for an NYC4PA prize within the past 2 years are ineligible.
How to Apply
Submit via the online portal at https://client.smarterentry.com/nyc4pa. Images must be 2D, free of signatures or watermarks, and have unique filenames.
Key Information
Deadline
June 7, 2026
Location
Not Specified
Categories
Compensation
paid