The Dryads

Call-For-Entry Details

In Greek mythology, Dryads are nymphs who are the spirits of trees. They are often depicted as beautiful young women who live in forests and woodlands. If a tree were cut down by mortals, the gods punished them since the beings in the trees were believed to die.

Who is Eligible

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What is Accepted

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When is The Call & Exhibit

The Dryads is open for submissions until Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and participants should submit up to five works on their respective theme. All submissions will be reviewed by an independent panel of international photography professionals, who will carefully evaluate each individual project and subsequently shortlist one image each from 10 contestants for a online-exhibit on The Copperprint website, and will remain accessible indefinitely, starting Saturday, June 1, 2024. Best-of-Show winners will be announced near the close of the exhibition, with the corresponding prizes listed below for the three projects including featured artist page in our esteemed artist directory.

How to Apply to This Call

Those considering participation in the call-for-entry will be hard-pressed to find an ideal habitat for their photographs better than at The Copperprint. Not only does the space provide a prestigious setting, its versatility offers prospective applicants the opportunity to employ a variety of approaches between the aesthetics and conceptual.

The Copperprint acknowledges the importance of providing an avenue for photographers to show their work to the public. This call-for-entry is a way for photographers to present their personal style on this expansive topic in a professional setting. To apply, photographers must fill out the official application on the Copperprint website. The submission period will be open until Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Online submission and fees are being handled ONLY by The Copperprint using Stripe. When the call is open, an apply button to submit your images will become available on this page. The Copperprint submission process and uploading of your images is simple and easy to use. Cost is $35 US for upto 5 images. If you wish to submit more images that are related to this call's theme, you may apply again for as many times as you like at the same fee of $35 US per 5 images. There is no limit to the number of submissions.

If you are accepted as a participant for exhibition, you will receive a 'Notification of Acceptance' email from The Copperprint with farther instructions that will include a link to a form requesting additional information; e.g. artist statement, bio, website and social account links, etc. -- this additional information will help us market & promote you and your images on our website as well as various social media accounts, collaborators, and stakeholders alike.

Final Thoughts

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Best of Show & Awards

Promoted Group Exhibition

All selected artworks will be paid-promoted as a group for a duration of one full month from Saturday, June 1, 2024 to Sunday, June 30, 2024 and the online-exhibit will remain accessible indefinitely for search engine indexing and discovery to all.

Peer Juried

The Best of Show awards will be given at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Entrants accepted into this online-exhibit will have their works rated by an anonymous survey emailed out to all accepted participants by means of a star-rating system.

As an esteemed judge of this Call for Entry, you will have the exclusive honor and privilege of selecting the winners of this hosted photography event. The winning entries will be announced in a Virtual Awards Ceremony around Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Awards for this Call

• Platinum Award
  • $500 US
  • 1 Month Paid Promotion
  • Featured Artist Page*
  • Individual Landing Pages* for 10 Images
  • Online Group Gallery


• Gold Award
  • $350 US
  • 3 Week Paid Promotions
  • Featured Artist Page**
  • Individual Landing Pages* for 4 Images
  • Online Group Gallery


• Silver Award
  • $250 US
  • 2 weeks Paid Promotions
  • Featured Artist Page* w/2 additional images
  • Individual Landing Pages* for 2 Images
  • Online Group Gallery


• Bronze Award
  • $125 US
  • 1 week Paid Promotions
  • Featured Artist Page*
  • Individual Landing Page* for the Awarded Image
  • Online Group Gallery

*Live example of a Featured Artist Page
*Live example of a Image Landing Page
- Some features may not be available at this time (i.e. limited print services)

Guest Juror Introduction

To Be Announced

Why Exhibit at The Copperprint

The foremost benefit of using The Copperprint for exhibits is that it allows for a broad reach to potential buyers. With Copperprint’s extensive influence in the art world, exhibits hosted Online and at our brick-and-mortar gallery (currently under renovation), can be seen by collectors, interior designers, and tourists from around the world. This is especially crucial for those looking to gain exposure and make connections within their chosen field. To further ensure that potential buyers find the gallery, exhibits, and most importantly, individual advertisements for our featured artists; The Copperprint uses paid, international promotions directed at professional interior designers, collectors, and other galleries using ads in Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google, giving all potential customers a direct and accessible view of the gallerys offerings.

*The Artists' terms for submission can be read here...