Self — Carlotta Gallery

Carlotta Gallery is a UK-based virtual photography gallery that runs themed open calls roughly bi-monthly. "Self" turns to self-portraiture — a practice as old as photography itself — inviting work that examines how one appears and how one is momentarily held by the camera.

Both literal and conceptual approaches are welcome: a straight self-portrait, a study of identity and presence, or a more oblique meditation on the self. The jury is open to any interpretation that engages seriously with the theme.

The submission model is free to apply, pay-only-if-selected: £20 for one accepted artwork, £30 for two, or £35 for three. There are no cash prizes — selection is the recognition. Selected work is shown in a virtual online exhibition for a minimum of six months and up to a year, with permanent placement on the Carlotta Gallery Collections page, a free PDF catalogue, a Certificate of Recognition, and possible feature on the gallery's Instagram (@carlottagallery).

Eligibility is open globally to photographers aged 18 and over. Each photographer submits up to 3 JPG images by email with name, Instagram handle, biography, artist statement, and artwork details. The deadline is July 10, 2026.