THEME #41Winners2023JAN
OPEN CALL
WINNERS LIST
THEME SUMMARY

The evaluation of the "OPEN CALL" which is open to all themes, is carried out by the IMA editorial team.
The grand prize winner will have their work featured on IMA ONLINE and in the magazine "IMA," and those nominated for the grand prize and shortlist will have the opportunity to receive individual portfolio reviews by the IMA editorial team.
As we did last year, we look forward to encountering new talents in the second "OPEN CALL". We invite you to submit your confident work, whether it's one piece or a series, with free-spirited ideas and rich expression.
[Submission Period] from January 30 to March 29
[Application fee] 2,000JPY per entry
JUDGE

IMA editorial team
About the art photography magazine IMA
Since 2012, IMA aims to realize its philosophy “LIVING WITH PHOTOGRAPHY” by proposing various approaches to familiarise oneself with art photography in our daily lives. Its core project, the magazine IMA (published twice a year), has been introducing high-profile photographers and their contemporary photographic expressions from around the world while also seeking uncovered young artists. Furthermore, our activity extends to our IMA gallery currently representing 9 Japanese photographers along with our online media, IMA ONLINE which constantly communicates news and articles related to photography. IMA thus is a platform that allows you to revel in photography from a variety of perspectives.
NOTE
The applicant must be older than 16 years old. If you are underthe age of 18, please apply after obtaining the consent of your parent or guardian. The registration fee is 2,000 JPY for each apply.
PRIZE
Grand Prix | 100,000 JPY Cash Prize – Feature on IMA magazine |
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Shortlist | – Exposure on IMA ONLINE and IMA official social media |
All Contestants | Special access to a limited interview video by IMA |
GUIDELINES
IMA next is a photo competition that aims to support emerging photographers to succeed in the art photography world.
Theme | OPEN CALL |
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Submission period | From January 30, 2023 to March 29, 2023 |
Application fee | 2,000JPY per entry. |
Who can apply? | The applicant must be older than 16 years old. * Please read the Terms of Use before applying. By submitting your application, we will assume that you agree to the Terms of Use. |
How to apply | – Please go to the application form from “ENTRY”, send the necessary information, and pay the application fee (¥ 2,000 per entry). |
Image requirements | – All submissions need to be still photographs, no moving images will be accepted. All sorts of post-production processes are allowed. |