Decagon Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Curated Photography Exhibitions
Decagon Gallery | Contemporary Photography Exhibitions & Open Calls
Contemporary photography today is more expansive and diverse than ever before. At Decagon Gallery, we present contemporary photography from artists around the world—work that challenges, questions, celebrates, and re-imagines how we see.
Ten Sides, Infinite Views
Decagon Gallery celebrates contemporary photography in all its dimensions. Just like the ten angles of a decagon, each exhibition reveals a distinct perspective—diverse, dynamic, and thoughtfully curated to expand the way we see the world through images.
We are dedicated to contemporary photography in all its forms: documentary narrative, portraiture, conceptual work, abstraction, experimental processes, and emerging approaches that challenge what photography can be.
Our mission is to support photographers who are expanding visual language and redefining the possibilities of the medium today. By showcasing a wide range of artists, we create space for deeper engagement with the ongoing conversation surrounding contemporary photographic practice.
As an online gallery based in Brooklyn, NY, we promote contemporary photography exhibitions and offer curated platforms for photographers to showcase their work.
Decagon Gallery maintains a strong presence across web and social platforms and engages in collaborations with art organizations to support the field of contemporary photography.
We present several kinds of exhibitions:
• FLASH Exhibits are free to submit and free to participate in—designed to expand access to contemporary photography without financial barriers.
• Explore our juried photography exhibitions and discover new artistic perspectives. These are formally juried, with entry fees and cash prizes that encourage excellence and visibility.
•Our FEATURED contemporary photographers section highlights artists whose work shapes the evolving landscape of photography today.
• Solo SHOW and (Extra)Ordinary People highlight the unique vision of individual photographers selected for their contribution to today’s photographic discourse.
Get inspired and explore the world of contemporary photography at Decagon Gallery today.
November 2025
Photo of The Month
THE WEIGHT OF MEMORY
by Dennis Ehlers
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Each exhibition at Decagon Gallery highlights distinctive voices in contemporary photography, offering space for new perspectives, visual experimentation, and meaningful storytelling. Whether focused on the natural world, the built environment, personal identity, or the abstract imagination, the work presented here reflects the breadth and vitality of contemporary photographic art today.
Why Submit?
🖼 Solo Exhibition for the First Place winner
💵 Cash Awards: up to $1,000 in total prize money
📕 Exhibition Catalog professionally designed, available in print & digital
🎥 YouTube Video showcase of selected works
🌍 International Reach promoted via newsletters, press, and social media
🚚 No Shipping Costs — entirely online
💵 Entering just one image? The fee is only $5
💵 FLASH contests are always FREE to enter
TESTIMONIALS
Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldeh
I want to deeply thank you for your support of artists, especially for people like me who had no choice but to leave their home country... and who wished to continue their studies in a better, more supportive country. Your work is incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful. I feel so happy and fortunate to have connected with your gallery, and having my work selected several times means so much to me. I feel that fate has guided me to you. I don’t know how to fully thank you, but your work has created a real light in this world of darkness and challenges, making a meaningful difference in the lives of people like me.
Matt Lancaster
I am honored to be a featured artist by Decagon Gallery. This opportunity affirms my commitment to capturing the beauty and spirit of the natural world, and it motivates me to continue exploring new perspectives through my lens. I deeply appreciate the gallery’s support of emerging artists and its dedication to fostering a vibrant creative community. Sharing my work with a wider audience in this way is incredibly meaningful, and I am grateful for the chance to connect with viewers and fellow artists alike.
António Domingos
I thank all the Decagon Gallery team for their work and I salute my fellow photographers, whose diverse and creative approaches to our common language have been very enriching and fulfilling.
Joyce Andersen
Thank you Decagon for including me in your wonderful exhibitions. It is an honor to have shown with you numerous times. I look forward to continuing to share my work with the gallery in the future. The thoughtful themes, well crafted shows and beautifully printed books of each exhibit all enhance the experience of submitting to Decagon! Thank you!
Trina O’Hara
I am so grateful for your enthusiastic approach to photographers and their work. It feels like there is a real person on the other end of the email/s
Kaung Myat Han
I am very grateful to Decagon Gallery for recognizing my photo and giving me the chance to share my story. This experience motivates me to keep learning and growing, and I hope to encourage others who are also starting their journey in photography.
David Cohen
Thank you to Decagon Gallery for giving me the wonderful opportunity to reach new viewers all the time. I grew up in Brooklyn so a Brooklyn-based gallery means something very special to me. And to the community...you create art with a camera...and it doesn't matter what kind of camera or phone you use...it doesn't matter what you prefer to shoot...you are the artist not your equipment. There are no rules. Go out and shoot what makes you happy. You can get a million opinions so trust your gut. The photo I shared today was also rejected by many clubs, galleries and exhibits. But I loved it and just kept trying. It is never too late to start.