The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture

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The 2023 Call for Entries is now Open! Submit your work on our new submission platform. Entry closes August 4th @ 11:59pm.



The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture

A $20,000 prize awarded annually to a photographer whose work demonstrates a compelling new vision in photographic portraiture.

In addition to the winner, the jury selects three finalists each year who are invited to participate in an exhibit at the Griffin Museum of Photography.

The Prize is generously funded by the Arnold & Augusta Newman Foundation and proudly administered by Maine Media. The Griffin Museum of Photography hosts the annual exhibition of work by the winner and three finalists.

View the 2022 Winner, Finalists & Honorable Mentions.

The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture