The 7th Chelsea International Photography Competition

Agora Gallery presents the 7th Chelsea International Photography Competition, opening February 19, 2026, in the heart of New York’s Chelsea art district.

The exhibition brings together a group of photographers whose work reflects the energy, depth, and creative range of today’s photographic practice.

Selected from an international pool of applicants by a distinguished jury that includes Michelle Bogre, educator, documentary photographer, author, and copyright lawyer; Andrew VanWickler, Senior Solutions Consultant at Adobe and former visual leader at ABC News; and Devin Allen, award-winning photographer and photojournalist known for his community-driven and socially engaged work, the participating artists represent a wide spectrum of voices and perspectives.

Their work comes together in a cohesive presentation that highlights photography as both a personal language and a powerful form of contemporary expression.

Exhibition Dates: February 19-25, 2026

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00 am – 6:00 pm 

Gallery Location: Agora Gallery, 530 West 25th, New York, NY 10001

EventURL: https://agora-gallery.com/ag-exhibitions/the-7th-chelsea-international-photography-competition/ 

Featured Artists: Doron Gild, Florian W. Mueller, Kadija Corinaldi, Ramona Zordini, Joshua YeheNara, Michele Zousmer, Andrea Moreland, Anne Calamuci, Kathryn Huang, Ann Brandeis, Jon Wollenhaupt, Rik Roos, Natalie Vorontsoff, Marco Parenti, Charles Chao Wang, Paola Francesca Barone, Sophie Cool, Claudia Oliveri, Yi Han & Yaorong Lu, Magdalena Konwinska, Jason Ward, Jennifer Parsad, Han Jiang, Shannon Charvat, Carlos Mendoza, Courtney Robertson, James Pryor, John Pfisterer