Spirit of the Carnival — Mojgan Arashvand

8th edition

Chelsea International Photography Competition

The Chelsea International Photography Competition provides winning participants an opportunity to exhibit at our New York gallery in the heart of Chelsea.

Mojgan Arashvand, Spirit of the Carnival · 7th edition selected artist

Open for Entries · Closes Nov 3, 2026

Amateur
$45 · 5 images
Professional
$55 · 5 images
Deadline
November 3, 2026
Exhibition
February 2027 · Chelsea, New York
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8th edition

AWARDS, PRIZES & BENEFITS

  • Collective Exhibition30 photographers

    30 photographers will be selected to exhibit in New York City at Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th Street, Chelsea — one of the world’s most recognized gallery districts.

  • Cash Prizes$500 Each · 5 Winners

    5 photographers will each receive a cash award of $500.

  • The Art of Light AwardBy Harlowe

    Presented by Harlowe — one photographer receives an Avant Max Creator Kit.

  • Online PromotionARTmine.com · 1 Year

    5 photographers will receive a year-long spotlight on ARTmine.com.

  • Social Media PromotionDuring Exhibition

    5 photographers awarded one week of promotion on our social media platforms.

  • Honorable Mention+ Free 9th CIPC Entry

    10 photographers receive an honorable mention — plus complimentary entry to the 9th CIPC.

The exhibition

Selected artists exhibit at Agora Gallery, Chelsea, New York. Below: opening receptions from recent editions, each captioned with its own.

Full exhibition archive

Selected work

From the 7th edition

One work per selected artist. Open any one to move through them.

8th edition

Jury

Work is reviewed by a rotating panel of expert jurors, each representing a different field in the art world, ensuring a fair and balanced selection process.

  • Alison Morley

    Chair Emerita, Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program · New York, United States

    Alison Morley is a photography coach, Photobook editor and educator.

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  • Roy Schweiger

    Photographer and Director · New York, United States

    Roy Schweiger, a photographer and director based in New York, has an unwavering fascination with the human face.

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  • Sandra M. Stevenson

    Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post · Washington, D.C., United States

    Sandra M.

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Enter the 8th edition

Open for Entries · Closes Nov 3, 2026