The A. G. Leventis Gallery is organising a photography competition on the occasion of the temporary exhibition Look at Me! Portraits in Greece by Robert A. McCabe and in celebration of International Museum Day 2025 with the theme ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities’.

Over the past decades Cyprus has undergone significant demographic changes, reflecting the dynamics of an increasingly interconnected world. This evolution raises an important question: who are the people of Cyprus today?

The A. G. Leventis Gallery invites amateur photography enthusiasts, aged 15 and above, to participate in a competition that seeks to capture the faces that shape our island’s diverse social landscape. Using a camera or a mobile phone, participants are encouraged to explore themes related to identity, multiculturalism and coexistence, creating a visual narrative of Cyprus’s cultural diversity.

Competition start date: April 11th 2025
Submission deadline: May 21st 2025

Winners will be notified personally one week after the competition ends, followed by an official announcement in June 2025.

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
1/ Copyright
Participants must be the sole creators and copyright holders of the photographs they submit. By submitting their entry, participants automatically declare that the works are original and entirely their own creation. The competition organiser (A. G. Leventis Gallery) acknowledges that the copyright of the submitted photographs belongs to each participant (the rightful owner) and has no right to modify or use them for any purpose other than the photography competition without the written consent of the copyright holder.

2/ Responsibility for depicted individuals
To participate in the competition, entrants must submit photographs featuring people. If the photograph includes identifiable individuals, the participant must obtain their consent in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Natural Persons Against the Processing of Personal Data and the Free Movement of Such Data (Law 125(I)/2018) as amended or replaced by any future legislation. The competition organiser bears no responsibility for any legal issues arising from violations of privacy or third-party intellectual property rights.

3/ Eligibility
The competition is open to amateur photography enthusiasts aged 15 and above.

4/ Number of entries
Each participant may submit one (1) entry, which must include one (1) photograph.

5/ Technical specifications of photographs
∙ Photographs must be submitted in JPEG format with a 300-dpi resolution, minimum dimensions of 3000 pixels on the longest side and a file size between 2 MB and 10 MB.
∙ Mobile phone photographs are accepted as long as they meet the required resolution for A3 size printing (30 x 40 cm). Participants should ensure they use the highest quality settings available on their device.

6/ Photo editing
∙ Participants are allowed to make basic colour, contrast and cropping corrections.
∙ Filters or software that alter the authenticity of the photograph are not permitted.

7/ Restrictions on photograph creation
∙ There is no restriction on when the photo was taken, meaning older photographs may be submitted.
∙ Photographs that have previously won awards or have been published in national or other competitions will not be accepted.

8/ Submission process
∙ Each participant must complete and sign the Participation Application and submit it along with their photograph.
∙ Photographs must be submitted electronically via email to opencall@leventisgallery.org with the subject line: Photography Competition Entry – ‘Faces of Cyprus’. It is recommended to keep proof of submission for confirmation.
∙ File naming format – Photographs should be named in Latin characters, using the format: First name-Last name.jpg
Example: Kyriakos-Pavlou.jpg 
∙ Submission method – Photos must be sent via SwissTransfer and must include all required information.

9/ Usage rights by the organisers
∙ The A. G. Leventis Gallery reserves the right to use the submitted photographs without financial compensation, solely for the promotion of the temporary exhibition 'Look at Me!' Portraits in Greece by Robert A. McCabe and any related activities organised within the framework of the exhibition on AGLG social media pages and press. The photographs may also be used in information reports related to the A. G. Leventis Gallery’s initiatives.
∙ Under no circumstances does the organiser have the right to exploit the submitted photographs commercially.
∙ The photographer’s name will be clearly credited in every publication.
∙ The photographer retains full copyright ownership of their submitted work.
∙ The organiser reserves the right to inquire about the authenticity and legality of the submitted photographs.

10/ Presentation and exhibition
∙ Award-winning and selected photographs will be showcased in a temporary exhibition at the A. G. Leventis Gallery.
∙ Following the competition, a photography exhibition will feature the ten (10) selected winning photographs. The date of the exhibition’s opening will be announced later. The selected photographs will be displayed at the A. G. Leventis Gallery for at least one month.
∙ The A. G. Leventis Gallery will cover the costs of printing and displaying the selected photographs, ensuring a high-quality and professional presentation.

11/ Acceptance of terms and modifications
∙ By participating in the competition, entrants fully and unconditionally accept all competition terms. Failure to comply with any term will result in disqualification.
∙ The organisers reserve the right to modify the competition terms if deemed necessary, with prior notice.


Judging panel
Robert A. McCabe, Photographer
Evita Arapoglou, Art Historian, Curator of the Greek Collection of the A. G. Leventis Gallery and Curator of the exhibition 'Look at Me' Portraits in Greece by Robert A. McCabe
Theodora Demetriou, Head of Education A. G. Leventis Gallery
Anna Maria Hadjigavriel, Photographer, Social Media Coordinator, A. G. Leventis Gallery
Pavlos Loizides, Photography Teacher
Constantinos S. Constantinou, Photographer, Educator
Mariel Kouveli, Photographer, Educator, Leventis Municipal Museum Nicosia
Iliana Koulafeti, Historian and Founder of ‘People of Cyprus’
Christos Michalaros, Journalist and Founder of ‘People of Cyprus’
Andreas Appios, General Manager of appios® creative studio

The judging panel will receive the photos without the names of the photographers.

Awards
∙ First prize: Cash award of €500
∙ Second and third prize: A selection of photography books
∙ All the chosen photographers will receive a certificate, and their photos will be placed on display at the A. G. Leventis Gallery.