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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 operating under the World Photographic Arts Corporation. The 2026 cycle closed for entries on 24 April 2026, is open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide, and announces winners at an online photoshow scheduled for 7 November 2026. Its rules explicitly state that AI-generated images are not accepted.

AI banned
Deadline
April 24, 2026
Entry fee
Per single image: USD 35 professional, USD 30 amateur. Early offers included a 2-for-1 and 50% off multiple images.
Results
November 7, 2026
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

Artificial intelligence created images are not accepted.

RAW files

Not specified

Editing rules

The Black and White Spider Awards explicitly exclude AI-generated work: „Artificial intelligence created images are not accepted.“ The rules otherwise focus on black and white imagery and publish no separate RAW-file requirement beyond a high-resolution file from winners.

Verified on June 24, 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 April 24, 2026.
How much does it cost to enter Black and White Spider Awards 2026?
Per single image: USD 35 professional, USD 30 amateur. Early offers included a 2-for-1 and 50% off multiple images.
When are the Black and White Spider Awards 2026 results announced?
Black and White Spider Awards 2026 announces its results on November 7, 2026.

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