Photography Competitions
Since 2019, Creative Manchester has partnered with the Manchester China Institute to deliver its annual UK-China International Photography Competition, open to anyone resident in the UK or China.
A brief is published for all participants to read, with a new topical theme for each year. For example, following the pandemic, 2022’s competition asked for photos capturing the essence of ‘Home,’ defined uniquely by each respective participant.
Discover all of our photography competitions so far:
International Photography Competition 2023
In 2023 Creative Manchester invited people in the UK and China to capture their 'Family Treasures' for the 5th International Photography Competition.
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International Photography Competition 2022
Creative Manchester hosted its fourth International Photography Competition, in partnership with the Manchester China Institute. This year's theme was 'Home'.
International Photography Competition 2021
Creative Manchester's International Photography Competition 2021 invites people in the UK and China to capture what 'Caring' means to them for the chance to win £1000.
International Photography Competition 2020
In 2020, Creative Manchester ran its second International Photography Competition, with the awards ceremony taking place in Sichuan’s provincial capital, Chengdu.
