Arnold Newman Prize

Deadline: Next deadline not announced
Entry Fee: Previous round: US$65; selected waivers available
Prize: Previous round: US$20,000 first prize
Website: www.mainemedia.edu/life-at-mmwc/arnold-newman-prize/

Submissions are not currently open. Check the official website for the next call.

About the Competition

The 2026 call has closed. The next call is not yet announced. Administered by Maine Media with support from the Arnold & Augusta Newman Foundation.

Prizes

The previous round offered US$20,000 to the winner and US$500 to each of three finalists, with Top Ten publication and online presentation.

Theme

New directions in photographic portraiture

Eligibility

Previous rules: photographers aged 18+, up to 12 portrait images, statement, biography and CV. Affiliation exclusions and model-release requirements apply. Confirm next-round rules.

Copyrights & Licensing

Photographers retain rights. Previous terms permit Maine Media marketing and website display with credit. Entrants must be prepared to provide requested releases. Review the next call's terms.