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The Lucie Foundation Youth Open Call: The Power of Self-Portraiture

luci foundation youth open call 2025
Deadline:
Entry:
Free to Enter
Age Limit:
12-18 year olds
Experience:
Any Experience
Open to Entries:
Worldwide
Other Requirements:
Girls & gender-expansive artists
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Competition Details

The Lucie Foundation, in collaboration with Las Fotos Project who are  dedicated to empowering teenage girls and gender-expansive youth from communities of color by amplifying their voices through photography and mentorship; the organization’s mission is to equip them with the creative tools to benefit themselves, their communities, and their future careers, is excited to launch its inaugural, entirely free Youth Open Call: The Power of Self-Portraiture, specifically for teenage girls and gender-expansive youth aged 12-18. This is a unique opportunity to participate in an exhibition that celebrates self-portraits and personal narratives exploring themes of identity, growth, and self-love.

Additional Information

Girls & gender-expansive artists worldwide aged 12-18 can apply with parent/guardian consent. All mediums of photography are acceptable. All submissions must be within the theme: The Power of Self-Portraiture. Those images submitted that do not fall within the theme will not be considered.

3 single image entries can be made.

JPG only (NO TIF, GIF, PNG, PDF files will be accepted.)

Winners Are:
Judged
Judging Process Published:
No
Judging Anonymous:
Not Stated
Winners Announced:
September 2025

Prize & Judging Details

Winners and finalists will have their work featured in a group exhibition at the Las Fotos Project in Los Angeles this October. Following its debut, the exhibition will embark on an international tour, showcasing these powerful self-portraits at House of Lucie Galleries around the world, including locations in Athens, Budapest, Ostuni, and Samui.

Retain Moral Rights:
Yes
License Duration:
Perpetual
Photo Use Term:
Promotional Only

Usage Rights, Copyright & Moral Rights
Usage License

Any photograph used by Lucie Foundation shall carry the photographer’s credit line and will not be used for any other purposes other than the exhibition and promotional material for the exhibition including online and through social media and email newsletters. Images may be displayed on the Lucie Foundation website and social media platforms for promotion of the Open Call.


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