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6th Annual Call to Photographers!
What Makes this event different?
FREE to Submit!
Copyright Policy
Ownership of the work remains with the artist. All credits for the artwork belong to the respective artists. Artists may sell their works on the NCOAGallery site and are responsible for any online transactions during and after the exhibition. No commission.
Image Usage Rights
NCOA will provide attribution for selected artists at the virtual ncoaGallery and onsite at its 2025 Age+Action Conference in Arlington, VA, May 26-28, 2025. By submitting images and statements, artists grant NCOA the right to use these images to promote the arts and artists and to support the mission of aging well for all. This includes sharing the selected photos on NCOA’s websites and social media platforms, in NCOA printed materials, and on the ncoaGallery site.
CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL AND AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS BASED IN THE USA
Theme: This is 75
“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.”– ROBERT BROWNING
In celebration of its 75 years of service to older adults, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a photography contest to redefine aging as a period of vitality, purpose, and connections. Our goal is to break down stereotypes of aging in America by showing older adults who are engaged in life—interacting with others across generations, volunteering and working in their communities, and being physically and mentally active. NCOA invites photographers to submit images and the personal stories of the subjects depicted in the photos as they reflect on what aging well means to them.
AWARDS
NCOA will grant the following awards:
1 First Prize: $1,500
1 Second Prize: $800
1 Public Vote Award: $600
7 Merit Awards: $300 each
10 Honorable Mention Awards: $150 each
REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility: This call invites professional and amateur photographers in the United States only. Photo subjects also must live in the United States.
Total Media: Minimum: 2, Maximum: 10
Entry Fee: $0
HOW TO ENTER
1 All entrants must use the online entry system SUBMITARTS. CODE: RSMH3E7
2 Only color photographs are accepted. Black and white photos and AI-generated images are not allowed.
3 Entries must include a short statement or story (minimum 100 words) about each photo submitted.
4 Images must be high-resolution (300 dpi), JPEG format, and no larger than 5 MB.
5 Name your file using the following format: First Name-Last Name_Image Title.jpeg (e.g., Andrea-Smith_My Grandmom.jpeg). You must name and title each image. Submissions labeled “untitled” will be removed from the jury system.
6 Ensure that your images meet the size requirements for social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
7 Artwork previously submitted will not be accepted.
DEADLINES & INFORMATION
1 Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. Eastern
2 Winners Notified: April 15, 2025
3 Public Voting: Opens May 15, 2025
4 In-Person Exhibition: May 26-May 28, 2025, at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA
5 Public Vote Winner Announced: May 30, 2025
6 Awards Mailing: June 15, 2025
7 Additional Gallery Exhibition curated by mosaicARTs in Fairfax, VA: TBA
JURIED EXHIBITION
A special invited Jury and NCOA Committee will select finalists. If you have any questions, please
contact gallery@mosaicarts.site.
To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the Event Website.
