Call for Submissions: Movement, photoED Magazine

International Call for Photography

Call for Submissions
photoED Magazine – The Movement Edition

Submission Deadline: September 8, 2025 11:59pm ET

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, although commercial projects are also welcome
• Diverse interpretations on the theme “Movement” – which may refer to a social or community movement, migration, or an exploration of physical motion through photography.

Project Requirements

Entry for this call is free to photoED magazine community members with a print edition subscription or current Patreon patronage (subscriptions must be current through November 2025).

The general submission fee for this call for submissions: $15 CAD
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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 and would like to enter this call for submissions and pre-purchase a single copy of the Movement Edition: $20 CAD
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If you do not reside in Canada, and would like to pre-purchase a single printed copy of the Movement Edition and enter this call for submissions: $30 CAD
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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 email the editor with your exemption request: rita@photoed.ca
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Eligibility

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.

Entries are welcome from photographers worldwide* who craft images 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)

Compensation

• Ten selected contributors’ projects will be published in photoED magazine’s 75th edition in print (and digital replica versions)
• Ten selected contributors will receive 4x additional printed copies of the publication (including shipping worldwide – estimated value $100 CAD)
• An additional 25 selected contributors will feature in the free Digital Extra companion edition launching online on January 1, 2026
• All selected contributors will receive exposure across photoED magazine’s email campaigns and social media channels.

Selection Process

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 Movement.

If your work does not refer to this theme, please join our email newsletter list to stay updated on future calls and upcoming themes. Our 2026 season will feature these upcoming themes:

• Order vs Chaos
• Home vs Away
• Real vs Imagined

Submission Requirements

• 1-8 image files per submission
• A short artistic project statement. Max 300 words
• Allowed file types: JPG
• At least 3000px on the long edge

How to Submit

Submissions must be made via the Zealous platform link.

Submission Deadline: September 8, 2025 11:59pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Rita Godlevskis
rita@photoed.ca

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