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The Open Road: Endless Horizons
COMPETITION

The Open Road: Endless Horizons

International Photography Hall of Fame

June 21, 2026St. Louis, MO, USA (online exhibition)

An international photography competition from the International Photography Hall of Fame (St. Louis) marking Route 66's centennial. 'The Open Road: Endless Horizons' invites images of journeys, migration, and roadside Americana, with cash prizes and an online exhibition.

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Selected works enter an online exhibition at iphf.org, presented by the International Photography Hall of Fame. The competition marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, juried by Susan Hacker Stang, Shellee Graham, and Jim Ross, with a companion online panel on the road's cultural legacy.

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Open to photographers internationally. Submit 3–10 images responding to the theme of the open road. All photographic approaches welcome.

Dates & details

Deadline
11:59 PM CDT
Programme dates
Submissions May 7 – June 21, 2026; online exhibition to follow
Costs to the artist
$35+ entry
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$1,850 in cash prizes — Grand Prize $1,000, First $500, Second $250, Third $100
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$35 for non-members (first 3 photos free for IPHF Photographer's Circle members); +$10 per additional image, up to 10

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