Photography that looks backwards to move us forward. 

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Deadline: June 9, 2025

photoED magazine is looking to publish – in print and online:

• Well considered submissions – A project/idea crafted with intention

• Fine art – not stock photography

• Original artistic work

• Diverse interpretations on the theme “MEMORY” – which means images that refer to the past, in order to move us ahead towards a brighter future. 

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Submissions are blind reviewed by our Volunteer Curatorial Editorial board members.

When examining entries, judges will assess how the work presents a unique interpretation on the theme of MEMORY.

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What winners receive

• Ten finalists projects will be published in photoED magazine's 74th edition in print (and digital replica versions.)

• Ten finalists will receive 4x additional printed copies of the publication (including shipping worldwide.)

• An additional 25 finalists will feature in the free DIGITAL EXTRA companion edition launching online on October 1, 2025.

• All finalists will receive exposure across photoED magazine’s email campaigns and social media channels.

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WHAT TO SUBMIT​

• 1- 8 image files per submission

• Allowed file types: JPG

• At least 3000px on the long edge

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note:

​The GENERAL Submission fee for this Call for submissions: $10.CDN

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Entry for this Call is FREE to our community members with a print edition subscription, or current Patreon patronage. (Subscriptions must be current through October 2025.)

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To join us as a PRINT SUBSCRIBER - find out more - HERE
To join us as a PATREON PATRON & receive the publication + perks - find out more HERE.

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If you reside in Canada &  would like to pre-purchase a single copy of the MEMORY edition + enter this Call for submissions: $20.CDN

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If you do not reside in Canada &  would like to pre-purchase a single printed copy of the MEMORY edition + enter this Call for submissions: $30.CDN

With independent editorial integrity as a guiding principle, submissions by all artists including BIPOC artists, Women, Persons with Disabilities, members of the Deaf Community, and Persons Living in Poverty are warmly welcomed.

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NOTE: 

Any economically challenged artists may be relieved of payment requirements to ensure we reduce as many barriers we can in celebrating under-valued, under-represented creative work. Please contact the editor with your exemption request: rita@photoed.ca

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Entries are welcome from anyone, worldwide* who makes photographs with intention. Students, emerging photographers, and established professional artists - all are welcome to share their work with us.

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*Exceptions: Residents of Russia, the Republic of Belarus and sanctioned countries (ie. Cuba, North Korea)

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