[Verified Listing] Decagon Gallery announces a call for artists for Night Works, an online photography juried competition. Submit images made after dark, where night is not simply a setting, but an active collaborator. These photographs may be dramatic or understated, urban or rural, or populated or solitary. They may explore artificial light, long exposures, ambient glow, or near-total darkness. What matters is not subject, but how the night shapes the image.
We are drawn to photographs where darkness informs mood, structure, and meaning—where light is used deliberately, sparingly, or imperfectly. Night can suggest intimacy, isolation, vulnerability, calm, unease, or reflection. Decagon Gallery welcomes all interpretations.
Click here for the application / registration
Enter by: 31 March 2026
Night Works: Awards and Features
Cash prizes in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded.
- First Place: $500 cash prize and an online Solo exhibition
- Second Place: $300 cash prize
- Third Place: $200 cash prize
- Juror’s Awards and Honorable Mentions
All the above awards include a free exhibition catalog. All selected photographers will receive a digital award badge suitable for social media. Selected work will be published in a printed exhibition catalog available for purchase. The exhibition, and individual photographers, will be promoted on Decagon Gallery’s social media sites and newsletter.
Testimonials
I want to deeply thank you for your support of artists, especially for people like me who had no choice but to leave their home country… and who wished to continue their studies in a better, more supportive country. Your work is incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful. I feel so happy and fortunate to have connected with your gallery, and having my work selected several times means so much to me. I feel that fate has guided me to you. I don’t know how to fully thank you, but your work has created a real light in this world of darkness and challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people like me. ~Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldeh
I am honored to be a featured artist by Decagon Gallery. This opportunity affirms my commitment to capturing the beauty and spirit of the natural world, and it motivates me to continue exploring new perspectives through my lens. I deeply appreciate the gallery’s support of emerging artists and its dedication to fostering a vibrant creative community. Sharing my work with a wider audience in this way is incredibly meaningful, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with viewers and fellow artists alike. ~Matt Lancaster
I thank all the Decagon Gallery team for their work and I salute my fellow photographers, whose diverse and creative approaches to our common language have been very enriching and fulfilling. ~António Domingos
About Decagon Gallery
Decagon Gallery is an innovative online photography platform dedicated to making fine art exhibitions accessible to a global audience. What makes it especially interesting is its balance of professionalism and inclusivity: it hosts juried exhibitions with distinguished photographers while keeping entry fees affordable so emerging artists can participate. Each exhibition is thoughtfully curated, presented with professional catalogs, videos, and press materials, and shared widely to maximize exposure. Beyond showcasing photography, Decagon Gallery fosters community, offering digital badges, artist features, and supportive communication. Its unique model blends artistic integrity with accessibility, creating opportunities for photographers worldwide to be seen and celebrated.
For more information, contact info@decagongallery.com