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Black and White Spider Awards 2026

The Black and White Spider Awards is an international black and white photography competition founded in 2004 by Basil O'Brien and run by the World Photographic Arts Corporation. The 2026 awards are still open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide: the final deadline is midnight PST on 13 November 2026, after early bird and early closing deadlines on 20 February and 24 July 2026. Winners and nominees will be announced at the live online Photoshow on Saturday 16 January 2027. Entry costs USD 35 per single image for professionals and USD 30 for amateurs, with discounted packs. The FAQ states that AI created images are not accepted; no RAW-file requirement is published.

AI banned
Deadline
November 13, 2026
Entry fee
Per single image: USD 35 professional, USD 30 amateur; packs of 2, 5 or 10 images are discounted. The early bird 2-for-1 (20 February 2026) and early closing pack specials (24 July 2026) have passed.
Results
January 16, 2027
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

AI created images are not accepted.

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

The How to Enter FAQ answers the question whether AI created images are accepted with a plain 'AI created images are not accepted.' Photographs must be black and white (no sepia or colour toning), 2400 pixels on the longest side, in JPEG and sRGB, without embedded marks, logos, names or borders. The rules publish no RAW-file requirement.

Verified on November 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Black and White Spider Awards 2026 allow AI-generated images?
No. Black and White Spider Awards 2026 does not permit AI-generated images in its competition entries.
When is the Black and White Spider Awards 2026 entry deadline?
Entries for Black and White Spider Awards 2026 close on November 13, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Black and White Spider Awards 2026?
Per single image: USD 35 professional, USD 30 amateur; packs of 2, 5 or 10 images are discounted. The early bird 2-for-1 (20 February 2026) and early closing pack specials (24 July 2026) have passed.
When are the Black and White Spider Awards 2026 results announced?
Black and White Spider Awards 2026 announces its results on January 16, 2027.

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