A continuously updated list of open calls and submission opportunities for photographers and visual artists.
SlowExposures 2026 — Photography of the Rural South
May 15, 2026 · $50
20th SlowExposures festival's Main Exhibition. Photography made in 16 Southern US states. Concord, GA. Up to 6 images.
Conversaciones — EMC Magazine Print Edition Open Call
May 15, 2026 · $5 USD / $5,000 ARS
Argentine indie photo magazine's printed edition open call. Free theme, $5 USD international fee, July 2026 publication.
CIAR Fall Artists' Residency 2026 · Cuttyhunk Island Artists' Residency
May 15, 2026 · $25
8-day visual arts residency on Cuttyhunk Island, MA. Photography accepted. Fellowships cover full cost for artists of color, parent artists, and others.
Women's Studio Workshop — Art-in-Ed Workspace Residency 2026
May 15, 2026 · Free
Teaching-artist residency combining printmaking/photo instruction with personal studio work. Daily teaching stipend plus free housing.
Women's Studio Workshop — Studio Residency Grant 2026
May 15, 2026 · Free
Fully funded darkroom residency with weekly stipend, materials budget, travel assistance, and onsite housing in Rosendale, NY.
Women's Studio Workshop — Anita Wetzel Residency Grant 2026
May 15, 2026 · Free
Fully funded darkroom residency with stipend and housing, dedicated to mature artists aged 45+. Rosendale, NY.
Fotobus Library Award 2026
May 15, 2026 · Free
Recognizing the 10 best photobooks of the year. Winners exhibited at Arles and Polycopies festivals.
SE Center for Photography — Magic of Light
May 15, 2026 · $35
Virtual exhibition exploring light and shadow. Juror: Wendi Schneider. 35-40 images selected. 0% commission.
Women's Studio Workshop — Studio Workspace Residency
May 15, 2026 · Free
4–6 week residency with free housing and studio. Darkroom, letterpress, intaglio, screenprint, or papermaking.
Abbott Watts Photography Residency — Fall 2026 · Monson Arts
May 15, 2026 · Check site
Photography residency in Maine with full darkroom (up to 40×50 silver gelatin) and digital studio. Housing, meals, and stipend included.
Peyton Evans Artist Residency (PEAR) 2026–2027 · The Studios of Key West
May 15, 2026 · Check site
One-month live/work residency on Key West. PEAR House accommodation, bike, and shared kitchen. No residency fee once accepted.
Slow Exposures 2026 — Main Exhibition
May 15, 2026 · $50 for 6 images
Annual exhibition celebrating photography of the rural American South. 23rd edition. Two-venue show in Pike County, Georgia.
The House & Garden Show · Blue Sky Gallery
May 15, 2026 · Free
Online exhibition on shelter and nature — intimate interiors, wild backyards. Blue Sky Gallery 50th anniversary series.
Vicinity 2026: What's Going On? · Perspective Gallery
May 15, 2026 · $35 / 5 images
9th annual juried photo exhibition on social conflict. Juried by Jan Tichy (SAIC). Chicago-area only.
Photoworks Guest Issue 4 — Rituals
May 15, 2026 · Free
Community photo zine from Photoworks SF. Theme: Rituals. Free print publication, 1–3 images per submission.
Łódź Photo-Match 2026 Portfolio Review · Fotofestiwal
May 15, 2026 · Free
Free two-day portfolio review at Fotofestiwal Łódź. Twenty photographers meet 20 European curators.
Mrinalini Mukherjee Creative Arts Grant 2026 · Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation
May 15, 2026 · Free
INR 10 lakhs (~USD 12,000) grant from the Mrinalini Mukherjee Foundation for established Indian artists including lens-based practitioners.
Prix Mustaqbal 2026 — Momentum · Fondation TGCC
May 16, 2026 · Free
Emerging artists 18-35, Moroccan or foreign residents in Morocco. Winner receives Jardin Rouge residency.
Cavendish Arts Science Fellowship 2026–27
May 16, 2026 · Free
Year-long art-science fellowship at Girton College, Cambridge. £23,000 total funding + accommodation. All media.
Flashes of Humanity — Pragovka Gallery 2027 Open Call
May 17, 2026 · Free
Czech contemporary art gallery's 2027 open call for exhibition projects or international residencies. Photography eligible.
10th Singapore International Photography Festival 2026 Open Call
May 17, 2026 · $30–$45
10th biennial SIPF Open Call. Portfolio + photobook categories. 3× SGD $2,000 prizes. Showcase in Singapore Oct–Nov 2026.
1st Photobook Grants 2026 · Eyes Wide Open
May 17, 2026 · Free
Three €5,000 grants for debut photobook projects. Categories: Global South, French, and female photographers. Free, needs French publisher.
Fabula Works — Duo/Solo Show in Rome
May 17, 2026 · €25
Two photographers exhibit at Millepiani Gallery in Rome. No thematic restrictions. All costs covered.
SHADOW PLAY 2026 · Cape Cod Art Center
May 17, 2026 · $15
Online photography exhibit exploring shadow and light. Any interpretation. Cash prizes.
MonoVisions Black & White Photography Awards 2026
May 17, 2026 · $25–$30
International B&W competition across 12 categories including Abstract, Architecture, Fine Art, and Street.
The Life of Color · Praxis Photo Arts Center
May 17, 2026 · $35 for 5 images
Color as signal — amplifying, unifying, destabilizing. Up to 38 works selected. Praxis Gallery Minneapolis.
Pamplemousse Magazine Issue 13
May 17, 2026 · Free
Film photography print magazine. Issue 13 invites work responding to curated vernacular photos. Analog only, no AI.
America 250 — Photography Exhibition
May 17, 2026 · $20 / $10 ea additional
National juried photography show on US 250th anniversary. $800 in awards. Gallery One in Ellensburg, WA.
Studio Museum in Harlem Artist-in-Residence 2026–2027
May 18, 2026 · Free
11-month Harlem residency for artists of African and Afro-Latinx descent. $50K stipend, private studio, culminating exhibition.
Baxter St 2026–2027 Guest Curatorial Open Call
May 18, 2026 · Free
Three guest-curated shows at Baxter St NYC. Emerging curators, tri-state area. Curator and artist fees plus production budget.
Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026 · FotoDocument
May 18, 2026 · Free
£4,000 grant for female documentary photographers. 10th edition, supported by Nikon. Free entry. Exhibition at POST Brighton.
Photographic Performance 2026 · A Smith Gallery
May 18, 2026 · $75
Sixth year. Seeking solo/cooperative exhibitions with conceptual narrative. Photography-based or mixed media. Texas.
Project Space Residency 2027 · Visual Studies Workshop
May 18, 2026 · $10
Four-week residency with $1,000 stipend, studio, darkroom, and housing. For photographers, filmmakers, media artists.
Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026 · FotoDocument
May 18, 2026 · Free
£4,000 grant for female documentary photographers. 10th edition. For photo essays on social, environmental, or cultural issues.
Solstice Magazine Issue 72 — Editorial Submissions
May 18, 2026 · Free
Fashion and editorial photography for Issue 72 of this London fashion magazine. Issue releases June 21, 2026.
Light Dreams · Light Art Space
May 19, 2026 · $35 for 3 images
Alt-process juried show in New Mexico. Cyanotype, platinum, wet-plate & more. Open worldwide, student rate $20.
Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026 · Visa pour l'Image
May 19, 2026 · Free
€8,000 grant for female photojournalists. 26th edition with Canon. Long-term documentary projects. Exhibited at Perpignan.
Solo Exhibition June 2026 · All About Photo
May 19, 2026 · $45
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
JGS Fellowship for Photography 2026 · New York Foundation for the Arts
May 19, 2026 · Free
$8,000 fellowship for 5 NY State photographers (outside NYC). Supports traditional, experimental, and alternative process photography.
JGS Fellowship for Photography 2026 · New York Foundation for the Arts
May 19, 2026 · Free
Five $8,000 unrestricted grants for photographers in NY State outside NYC. Traditional and experimental photography.
ESC 2036 — 0—1 Gallery Open Call · 0—1 Gallery
May 20, 2026 · Free
Free open call from The Hague gallery. Theme: nature, tech & humanity ten years ahead. Curated group exhibition 2026–2027.
Fresh Eyes x Hungry Eye vol. 2
May 20, 2026 · Free (€350 participation fee if selected)
Softcover publication + group exhibition at Hungry Eye Fair Amsterdam. Emerging photographers worldwide. Jury by GUP editors.
The Photo Review 41st Annual International Photography Competition
May 20, 2026 · $40
41st edition. Juried by Dr. Sarah Kennel (VMFA). Exhibition at Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia. $1,000 purchase prize.
Candid — Carlotta Gallery
May 20, 2026 · Free (£20–£35 if accepted)
The art of attention — rooted in presence, patience, and trust in the unfolding moment. Virtual exhibition.
nice;04 · midwest nice art
May 20, 2026 · Free
4th annual national juried exhibition. $800 in total prizes. JFAC Gallery, Northern State University, SD.
UNSTAGED Journal — Instant Photography
May 20, 2026 · Free
Free indie photography journal on authenticity. Theme: Instant photography (Polaroid, Instax). Guest curated by Dani. Print publication.
Ethereal · A Photographer's Place
May 22, 2026 · $35
Images that explore the intangible — lightness, transience, the space between seen and felt. Juror: John Horowitz.
Urban 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
May 22, 2026 · Free (£48 if accepted)
Urban-themed photography exhibition — street, cityscape, architecture. Glasgow gallery exhibition Sep 2026, online gallery, catalogue.
Pink 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
May 22, 2026 · Free (£48 if accepted)
Photography exhibition exploring the colour pink across any genre. Glasgow gallery exhibition Sep 2026, online gallery, catalogue.
VISUAL Carlow 2027 Exhibition Open Call
May 22, 2026 · Free
Major new commission for 2027 exhibition at VISUAL Carlow. Any medium. Artist fee + significant production budget.
ABANDONED Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
May 22, 2026 · $40–$45
Traces of human presence and absence — forgotten structures and personal relics. Free pro printing & framing. Santa Fe, NM.
Black and White · Decode Gallery
May 23, 2026 · $40/5 images
B&W photography — all genres. Pro printing on Ilford Pearl paper and museum framing included. Exhibition in Tucson, AZ.
The 2026 Lumen Prize
May 23, 2026 · $45
Leading award for art created with technology. 15th year. $15,000 Gold Award. Categories include AI, VR, and more.
Encontros da Imagem Photobook Award 2026 · Encontros da Imagem
May 24, 2026 · €25
Two photobook awards (Best Published and Best Dummy) at 36th Encontros da Imagem. €1,000 each + group exhibition. Theme: Territory and Identity.
Global Peace Photo Award 2026 · Global Peace Photo Award
May 24, 2026 · Free
Free award for photos of peaceful coexistence. €11,000 in prizes, Alfred Fried Peace Medal, Vienna ceremony.
Eddie Adams Workshop 2026
May 24, 2026 · $40
Legendary 4-day photojournalism seminar. 100 selected from emerging photographers. Free once accepted.
Being Human — Artdoc Magazine Open Call · Artdoc Photography Magazine
May 25, 2026 · Free
Documentary photography open call exploring human presence across cultural contexts. Magazine publication and online exhibitions.
Open Panoràmic 2026 — Burning with Desire · Festival Panoràmic
May 25, 2026 · Free
Free open call from Festival Panoràmic (10th anniv.). 3 categories: still image, audiovisual essay, installation. Theme: Burning with Desire.
Stories: Narrative Photography · PH21 Gallery
May 25, 2026 · €25–€50
Curated group show on narrative and storytelling. Physical exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, July–August. Student rates available.
Global Ability Photography Challenge 2026 · Not Just Art
May 25, 2026 · Free
Free photography competition exclusively for persons with disabilities — ~$20K in prizes, top 20 exhibited in Ahmedabad.
The Art of Abandonment · TCG Gallery
May 25, 2026 · $15
Themed exhibition exploring forgotten structures, objects, and places — what they reveal about humanity and time.
reFocus Awards - Black and White Photo Contest
May 25, 2026 · $25–$50
Black and white photography contest with $4,000 in prizes. Trophy, press coverage, artist directory. 19 categories.
The Book Project - Street Photography · Black Box Gallery
May 25, 2026 · $40
Hardbound books each featuring 10 photographers. Sixth call focusing on street photography. Portland, OR.
imagined · A Smith Gallery
May 25, 2026 · $40
Visionary, poetic, fanciful, dreamlike, fictional. Juror Susan Burnstine. 47 images selected for online exhibition.
Fondation Grantham Residency for Artists in Visual Arts 2027
May 27, 2026 · Free
4-week residency in Quebec for established artists at the intersection of visual arts and environmental issues. CAD $5,000–$10,000 grant.
see-zeen Issue 20 Open Call
May 27, 2026 · Free
Independent online magazine curating contemporary emerging photography. Open theme. Free, worldwide.
Masterclasses Program 2026/2027 · PhMuseum
May 28, 2026 · Paid
Online masterclasses by Aaron Schuman, Charlie Engman, Erik Kessels, Salvatore Vitale, and Vasantha Yoganathan.
The Emergence Project 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
May 30, 2026 · Free
Free graduate showcase for UK photography grads (2023–2026). Gallery covers printing and framing. Glasgow exhibition, July.
Create! Magazine Issue #58 — In Full Color
May 30, 2026 · $35 / 3 images
Fall 2026 'In Full Color' issue. 4-page print + digital spread. Juried by Liz Lidgett. Open worldwide, no AI.
Passage Art-Residency-Programme 2026 · Polygona Kunstverein / KOBRA
May 30, 2026 · Free
Four-week residency in Wittenberg region for photographers and filmmakers. €5,000 grant + accommodation. Two themed sites.
Rencontres Marrakech + OFF Arles 2026 Open Call · Rencontres de la Photographie Marrakech
May 31, 2026 · €15
20 winners exhibit at Galerie Triptyque in Arles during Rencontres week + video presentation at Marrakech festival.
Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence 2027 · Oak Spring Garden Foundation
May 31, 2026 · Free
$10,000 grant + 2–5 week residency at Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Virginia. For early-career artists working with plants or landscapes.
Sonntag Grant 2026 Photobook Open Call
May 31, 2026 · €10
Berlin photobook open call for FLINTA artists, in collaboration with Replika Publishing. Winner gets photobook with 350+ print run.
Alt+1000 9th Edition Open Call — Emerging Scene
May 31, 2026 · Free
Outdoor photography festival in the Swiss Alps. 4 emerging Swiss photographers selected. CHF 800 + production. Theme: play and landscape.
Photometria Awards 2026 — Coming of Age · Photometria International Photography Festival
May 31, 2026 · Free / €5
18th Photometria Festival open call. Theme: Coming of Age. Sole judge Alec Soth. Nikon Z30 + solo exhibition for top three.
Outdoor Photography Magazine — Local Landscapes
May 31, 2026 · Free
Submit local landscape images for Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK). Winner receives Sunski sunglasses.
Across America 2026 · The Art Center
May 31, 2026 · $25/3 images
Photography celebrating America's diverse essence — landscapes, people, culture. Juried exhibition in Dover, NH, July–August.
Lisbon Street Photo Fest: Open Call 2026
May 31, 2026 · €10/image, €40/series
2nd edition. Street photography Singles & Series. €4,000 in prizes. Exhibition in Lisbon, Sept 25–27.
MACK — Debut Photography Book Submissions
May 31, 2026 · Free
MACK's window for first-time photobook authors. One of the world's most prestigious photography publishers.
No Place Art — Edition Two: MATERIALITY
May 31, 2026 · £24
80 artists exhibited in London. 30+ awards including purchase awards, residencies, and solo exhibitions.
Life Framer — Portraits
May 31, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Robin Hammond. Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
The Hand Magazine - Issue #53 Summer 2026
May 31, 2026 · $15–$30
International publication for photographic printmaking and hand-printed work. No theme. Must be a subscriber.
HIPA Photography Award 2026 · Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
May 31, 2026 · Free
Major international award. 2026 theme: Family. Free entry. Categories include Dreams Through AI and Sports.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2026
May 31, 2026 · $17–$113
Celebrating realistic landscape photography. No AI or compositing. RAW file checks for finalists.
Queer Nature Photography Awards 2026 · Narwhal Rainbow Alliance
May 31, 2026 · Free
Free-entry award celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity through nature photography. Prizes include exhibitions.
Blank Wall Gallery — Best Portfolio 2026
May 31, 2026 · €50
One photographer wins a two-week solo exhibition with 40 prints and international promotion. Valued at €2,200+.
Monograph No. 01 · No-Type Magazine
May 31, 2026 · $20
One artist receives full monograph publication — editing, design, printing, marketing, plus 20% of edition.
Better Photography Magazine Photographer of the Year 2026
May 31, 2026 · AUD $20/image
19th edition. Four categories judged by AIPP Grand Masters with individual feedback. AUD $5,000 total prizes.
Dodho Magazine #37
May 31, 2026 · €45–€90
Print edition #37. 20 full pages per selected photographer. Distributed to galleries, festivals, and institutions worldwide.
Photobook Open Call · Sonntag Grant
May 31, 2026 · €10
Photobook open call for FLINTA artists with Replika Publishing. 350+ copy print run. Book launch at Bildband Berlin.
No-Type Monograph No. 01
May 31, 2026 · $20
Fully-funded monograph publication from independent Chicago photo publisher No-Type. Shortlist gets website interviews.
The Midnight Garden · Visionary Art Collective
May 31, 2026 · $25–35
NYC pop-up curated by Jessica Libor on cultivation, transformation, and growth. Magazine feature + Artsy listing via Warnes Contemporary.
2nd Street Photo Festival 2026
May 31, 2026 · Free (€50 if selected)
Street photography call for Athens festival exhibition Dec 12–20. Free entry; €400/€300/€200 prizes; €50 if selected.
F/262 Photography Awards 2026
May 31, 2026 · €15/image
Single-image awards from the inaugural F/262 Festival in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Public outdoor installations + 2028 solo show.
SHOTS Magazine #172 — The Human Figure
June 1, 2026 · Free for subscribers / $25
B&W photography quarterly since 1986. Issue #172 themed The Human Figure. Up to 8 grayscale images. Free for subscribers.
Headlands Center for the Arts AIR 2027
June 1, 2026 · $35 early bird; $45 regular
Fully sponsored 4–10 week residency in Sausalito, CA. Studio, meals, housing, travel covered. Photography eligible; ~60 artists/year.
BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
2–4 week residency in Moab, UT, hosted by the BLM. Photography eligible. Free; $125/week stipend + campsite.
BEERS London Group Exhibition 2026
June 1, 2026 · £10
Group exhibition of ~12 artists at contemporary London gallery. All media including photography. Aug–Sep 2026 show.
EMERGE 2026 · Midwest Center for Photography
June 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
Fellowship for emerging photographers. 20 selected for exhibition, one awarded $200 + year-long online representation.
Flanelle Print No. 47 — July 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
Montreal fashion and arts magazine. Quarterly print and digital with international distribution. Est. 2012.
Lenscratch Student Prize 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
Annual prize for student photographers. $2,000 first prize plus mentorship with Aline Smithson.
Archifoto 2026 — Architecture & Landscape · La Chambre
June 1, 2026 · €10
European architectural photography award, 8th edition. Theme: Architecture & Landscape. €500 per nominee + exhibition in Strasbourg.
Working Assumptions Project Grants 2026 · Working Assumptions
June 1, 2026 · Free
Six $10,000 grants for photography projects exploring family. Unrestricted funding for journalistic, artistic, or educational work.
Artadia Awards 2026 — San Francisco Bay Area
June 1, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $15,000 grants for contemporary visual artists in SF Bay Area. Two-round jury with studio visits.
Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 · Mangrove Action Project
June 1, 2026 · Free
Free conservation photography awards — 6 categories. $1,000 Photographer of the Year + category prizes. Young photographer award.
The Paula Riff Award 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
June 1, 2026 · Free
Award for alternative/experimental photography — lensless, historical processes, physical intervention. $1,000 + Lenscratch feature.
Watershed
June 1, 2026 · $30–$40 / 5 images
Themed juried photo exhibition on water. Juried by Luther Smith (TCU). Exhibition at Pool Gallery, Fort Worth. $400 first prize.
CCI + WOPHA Fellowship 2026 · Pérez Art Museum Miami
June 1, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for women & non-binary photographers from Caribbean and diaspora. Miami residency at El Espacio 23 + production funds.
Manifest Season 23 Photo-Solo Exhibit Proposals
June 1, 2026 · $50
Solo lens-based exhibition proposals at Manifest Gallery during the 2026/27 FotoFocus Biennial. $1,000 Grand Jury Award.
Transforming Landscapes — 20/20 Photo Festival 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
Analog-only juried festival exhibition exploring 250 years of American landscapes. Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia. Juror: Andrew Piccone.
24th DongGang International Photo Festival 2026 Open Call
June 1, 2026 · Free
24th DIPF Yeongwol, South Korea. Theme: The Silence that Shapes. 15–20 artists selected. Artist of the Year solo show + travel.
AAP Magazine #58 Black & White · All About Photo
June 2, 2026 · $30–$35
B&W themed issue of AAP Magazine. $1,000 cash + publication. Up to 40 images, min 3 as a cohesive series.
Minimalist Photography Awards 2026
June 2, 2026 · €20–€35
International award for minimalist photography. €2,000 grand prize, book publication, and exhibition. 12 categories.
Nature Photographer of the Year 2026
June 2, 2026 · €34
International nature competition with 12 categories plus young photographers and portfolio awards.
PORTAL · Decagon Gallery
June 3, 2026 · $25/8 images
Transition & becoming — figures, spaces, suspended moments. Juried by Douglas Stockdale (PhotoBook Journal founder).
Portal: At the Edge of Becoming · Decagon Gallery
June 3, 2026 · $25
Online photography exhibition on tension and threshold. Juror Douglas Stockdale. $1,000 total + solo webpage.
LUMINEX 4.0 · NOW Art
June 5, 2026 · Free
Outdoor art and technology exhibition in Los Angeles. $1,000 stipend per artist plus production support based on approved project.
Focus 2026 — Atlanta Photography Group
June 5, 2026 · $35–$95 (members) / $30–$70 (students)
APG's open-themed juried show. $1,000 MOCA GA purchase award + permanent collection. Members-only, Georgia artists.
JUST ADD WATER · Art Fluent
June 5, 2026 · $25
Exploring water — oceans, rain, rivers, puddles. Online exhibition. Boston, MA.
2026 Booooooom Art & Photo Book Award
June 5, 2026 · Free (zines) / $25 (books)
8 projects (6 books, 2 zines) fully published for free. Books 100 copies, zines 25 copies. Free zine entry.
RAK Art Festival 2027 — Lost in Translation
June 5, 2026 · Free
14th edition Ras Al Khaimah Art Festival in UAE. Free entry. AED 12,000 Grand Jury Prize + AED 4,000–6,000 photography category prizes.
Guest Room: Annet Dekker & Margriet Schavemaker · Der Greif
June 6, 2026 · PWYC
Theme: "The Brilliance of the Mundane" — everyday, accidental, and overlooked imagery as digital folklore.
Delfina Foundation — Kazakhstan Residency 2026
June 7, 2026 · Free
Fully funded 3-month London residency for contemporary visual artists from Kazakhstan. Autumn 2026 season.
BOTANICALS · New York Center for Photographic Arts
June 7, 2026 · $40
All photographic processes accepted. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, and catalogue. New York.
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
June 7, 2026 · £35–£40
UK wildlife photography awards — 12 categories. Winners in Collection 14 book + UK touring exhibition. Youth entry free.
Circulation(s) Festival 2027 — 17th Edition Open Call
June 7, 2026 · Free until May 24 / €20 from May 25
Major European festival of young photography at CENTQUATRE-Paris. Free until May 24, then €20. ~15 photographers selected for spring 2027.
A Celebration of Contemporary Photography · PhotoPlace Gallery
June 8, 2026 · $39 / 5 images + $6 each
PhotoPlace's most inclusive call. World Photography Day exhibition in Middlebury, VT + online + catalog.
Rarefied Light 2026 · Alaska Photographic Center
June 10, 2026 · $15–$30
Statewide juried exhibition with Nevada Wier (Nat Geo). Travels to four Alaska galleries from October 2026.
Summer — Carlotta Gallery
June 10, 2026 · Free (£20–£35 if accepted)
Summer experienced differently across the world — intensity, brightness, stillness. Virtual exhibition.
FLORA — Shutter Hub Editions Publication
June 11, 2026 · £15+
Printed photobook celebrating plant life and natural growth. Pay-what-you-can entry, £15 minimum.
Snider Prize · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
June 12, 2026 · Free
For emerging artists in final year of graduate study. $3,000 winner. Acquisitions into MoCP permanent collection.
Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues 2026/27 · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
June 12, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for socially engaged photographers partnering with a Chicago-based community organization.
Photo Shoot 2026 · Black Box Gallery
June 12, 2026 · $40 for 5 images
Black Box Gallery Portland open theme show. 26 prints exhibited + 50 online + Blurb catalog. Free framing.
SQUARE Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
June 13, 2026 · $40
Square format photography — all genres. Pro printing and museum framing included. Three-month exhibition in Tucson, AZ.
Lenscratch Fatherhood Exhibition
June 13, 2026 · Free
Online exhibition exploring fatherhood as an evolving role shaped by culture, responsibility, and tenderness.
Narrative · Chico Art Center
June 14, 2026 · $35/7 images
Photography exhibition on visual storytelling — documentary, street, conceptual, staged, or experimental approaches.
Bowness Photography Prize 2026
June 14, 2026 · $55 AUD
Australia's richest photography prize. $50,000 AUD winner. 21st year. Australian citizens/residents only.
Deloitte Photo Grant 2026
June 14, 2026 · Free
Theme: Proximities. For photographers under 35. €25,000 prize plus solo exhibition at Triennale Milano.
EXPOSURE 2026 — 30th Annual Members' Juried Exhibition
June 15, 2026 · $35
PRC Boston's 30th annual members' juried show. 12 photographers × 3 works. Juried by Audrey Lee Sands of Harvard Art Museums.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency — Fall 2026
June 15, 2026 · $25
5–6 week residency at a historic paper mill in Vicksburg, MI. All media incl. photography. $2,000 + travel + housing + gallery show.
PN Awards 2026 — Book Prize & Project Grant · Photography Network
June 15, 2026 · Free
Book prize for innovation in photography scholarship. Project grant for emerging scholars and curators.
Fotografiska Emerging Portfolio Review 2026
June 15, 2026 · Free
Free one-on-one online portfolio review with two senior Fotografiska curators. Apply by June 15; review day July 3, 2026.
Hariban Award 2026 · Benrido
June 15, 2026 · $40–$50
International collotype competition. Grand Prize: two-week residency in Kyoto with master collotype printers.
photoED Magazine — Home VS Away (Issue #77)
June 15, 2026 · $20 CAD
Fine art projects investigating home, being away, or the tension between. Published in print edition.
Black and White Photo Awards 2026
June 15, 2026 · €15 per category
International B&W competition — 6 categories incl. Architecture, Street, Landscape. €1,500 absolute winner + €200 per category.
Photo Trouvée Magazine Issue 20 — Print Call
June 15, 2026 · Free to submit; $40 if selected
Print Issue 20 for artists working with vintage found or family photographs. Any media. Free submission.
Photography+ Emerging Talent 2026 · Photoworks
June 15, 2026 · Free
Free international call for early-career photographers. 10 awardees featured in Photography+ magazine and Kranj Foto Fest projection.
Drone Photo Awards 2026 · Siena Awards
June 15, 2026 · Free
Aerial photography contest. 9 categories, free entry. €500 gear + Pangea trophy + Siena exhibition. Ceremony Oct 10.
Color 2026 · Grid Photo Gallery
June 15, 2026 · €7
Grid Photo Gallery's call exploring color as structure, signal, or atmosphere. Online exhibition. €7 per image, unlimited submissions.
Jean Giono Photography Contest 2026 · Les Amis de Jean Giono
June 15, 2026 · Free
Free contest by Les Amis de Jean Giono and Regards Alpins. Photos inspired by Giono's Noé. Awards at Rencontres Giono, Manosque.
UNSTAGED Journal — Materiality
June 15, 2026 · Free
Free indie photography journal on authenticity. Theme: Materiality. Guest curated by Francisco Gonzalez Camacho. Print publication.
Filter Space 2026/27 Call for Exhibition Proposals · Filter Photo
June 17, 2026 · $25
Filter Space Chicago 4–6 week exhibition for artists, curators, and collectives. W.A.G.E. stipend. Lens-based work.
Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2027 · Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
June 17, 2026 · $35 CAD
Fully funded month-long photography residency at Banff Centre. $1,000 materials + travel bursary. For mid-career Canadian photographers.
Evolution Grant · Art Fluent
June 19, 2026 · $35
Unrestricted $1,000 grant per cycle for individual artists with recognized artistic excellence.
Lenscratch Fault Lines: America Exhibition
June 19, 2026 · Free
Online exhibition examining tensions and transformations across America. Timed for July 4th.
Photo of the Season — Worth a Thousand Words · The Image Flow
June 20, 2026 · $15
Seasonal competition for narrative-driven images. $150 first prize. The Image Flow gallery, San Anselmo, CA.
FiiLTHY GLO Issue 5 — SONDER
June 20, 2026 · Free
Indie zine for the strange and unusual. Issue 5 theme: SONDER. Photography accepted. Free, worldwide.
Der Greif Issue 19 — I Am Because of You, Mother Earth · Der Greif
June 20, 2026 · PWYC
Print issue guest-edited by Zanele Muholi. Theme: "I Am Because of You, Mother Earth" — environment as inseparable from body and breath.
THAT ONE PHOTOGRAPH · Decagon Gallery
June 20, 2026 · $15
Single-image call on memory, intimacy, longing. $1,000 awards. Online exhibition + catalog from Decagon Gallery.
Collection 2026 - Decode Gallery
June 27, 2026 · $40/5 images
Open-theme show — no themes, no limits. 26+ selected. Free pro printing on Epson + museum framing. Tucson, AZ.
Denis Roussel Award 2026 · Rfotofolio
June 27, 2026 · Free (donation optional)
For historical and alternative photographic processes including silver gelatin. $2,000 main award.
Berlin Photo Awards 2026
June 27, 2026 · €25
International competition with 24 categories. Winners exhibited at ERSTERERSTER Gallery Berlin.
Photoworks Artist Venturing Labs — EASE: Crete 2026–2027
June 29, 2026 · Free
UK-based artist joins art–science fieldwork lab in Crete. £1,000 stipend, all expenses covered. Climate, landscape, deep time.
Vermont Center for Photography Artist Residency 2026
June 30, 2026 · $25 ($15 members)
Inaugural 2-week residency at VCP Brattleboro. Darkroom and digital lab access, $500 stipend, hotel stay, and solo exhibition.
Rotlicht Festival 2026 — Anthropocene: Hybrid Realities
June 30, 2026 · €20
Open call for analog photography festival in Vienna. Theme: Anthropocene. 20 winners exhibited; €250 honorarium + €150 travel.
MACK — Photography Submissions
June 30, 2026 · Free
MACK's annual photography window. Prioritizes underrepresented voices in the photobook landscape.
Arte Laguna Prize 2026
June 30, 2026 · €97–€122
International competition at Arsenale Nord, Venice. 120 finalists. €10,000 first prize. All media.
International Photography Awards 2026
June 30, 2026 · $20–$40
One of the most prestigious annual competitions. 23rd edition. $60,000 prize pool across eleven categories.
The Shape of a Moment · Exposure Photo Gallery
June 30, 2026 · $5–$20
Capturing fleeting moments. Gold Award winner receives solo exhibition. Juror: Gary Hershorn (Reuters).
FotoDoc Photo Contest 2026
June 30, 2026 · Free
International documentary contest. Three categories. 25 winners exhibited at FotoDoc Festival, São Paulo.
Photobook Feature — In Focus · Der Greif
June 30, 2026 · PWYC
Photobooks featured in Der Greif's Articles section with editorial write-up. Self-published and small-edition welcome.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
June 30, 2026 · Free
Celebrating the funniest moments in wildlife photography. Free entry. Grand prize: Kenya safari for two.
2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition
June 30, 2026 · $45
National juried exhibition at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg VA. $1,000 Best in Show. Juror: Kiera Hight.
Life Framer — Street Life
June 30, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Shana Lopes (SFMOMA). Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
SE Center for Photography — The Art of Architecture
July 1, 2026 · $35 / $28 members
Virtual show on architectural photography — urban, rural, analog or digital. Juror: Michael Pannier. Portfolio review.
Critical Mass 2026 · Photolucida
July 1, 2026 · $65 early bird / $75 regular; +$200 if Top 200 finalist
Photolucida's annual review by 200 photography pros. Top 50 designation, book awards, exhibition opportunities. AI not accepted.
Yaddo Residency — Summer 2026 Cycle
July 1, 2026 · $35
2-week to 2-month residency in Saratoga Springs, NY. Photography eligible. Founded 1900. Encourages underrepresented backgrounds.
Developed Work 2026 · Midwest Center for Photography
July 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
National fellowship for developed bodies of work. $200 award + one year online representation at MWCP, Wichita.
Embracing Our Differences 2027 Outdoor Exhibition
July 1, 2026 · Free
50 artworks displayed as billboard-sized panels in Florida parks. Themes: diversity, inclusion, kindness.
2027 Artist-in-Residence Program · Light Work
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Syracuse for photographers. $7,500 stipend, apartment, 24-hour darkroom/digital access. Published in Contact Sheet.
Alpine Fellowship Visual Art Prize 2026
July 1, 2026 · £10
Annual prize on the theme of JOY. All visual art media including photography. No AI.
Light Work Artist-in-Residence 2027
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency with $7,500 stipend and furnished apartment. Published in Contact Sheet. Open worldwide.
Wassaic Project 2027 Artist Residency
July 1, 2026 · $25 (waivable)
2–4 week summer or winter residency in upstate NY. Photography eligible. Sliding-scale fee $0–$900; private bedroom + studio.
Stanley Greene Foundation Emerging Photographers Grant 2026–2027
July 1, 2026 · Free
$10,000 grant for emerging visual storytellers, with emphasis on underserved and diverse communities. Honors Stanley Greene's legacy.
F/262 Photo Book Award 2026
July 1, 2026 · €35/project
Photobook award from F/262 Festival, Portugal. Winner gets full local production of a 262-copy hand-numbered limited edition.
Illuminations Grant 2026 · Queer|Art
July 2, 2026 · Free
Annual $10,000 grant for Black trans women visual artists including photographers. Four finalists get $1,250 each. US-based, early-career.
Apparently in America — Artist Award 2026
July 4, 2026 · $10
Photography award on American identity. $500 prize. Fee waivers available. Founded by curator Francesca Hummler.
XVIII Festival di Fotografia a Capri — Viaggi e Miraggi · Fondazione Capri
July 5, 2026 · Free
Free photography festival on Capri. Theme: Journeys and Mirages. Winning project exhibited at Certosa di San Giacomo. Open worldwide.
Joan Wakelin Bursary 2026
July 6, 2026 · Free
£2,000 bursary for overseas documentary photo essays. RPS x The Guardian. Free entry, open worldwide. Named after Joan Wakelin.
Seen / Unseen · Decagon Gallery
July 8, 2026 · $25
Online photography exhibition on the visible and the implied. Juror Ann M. Jastrab. $1,000 total awards.
F-Stop Magazine Issue #138 — Documentary 2026
July 10, 2026 · Free
Documentary photography issue. Longer-term focus than photojournalism. Up to 12 images with project statement.
Lens Work: Trees and Water · Black Box Gallery
July 10, 2026 · $40
Black Box Gallery juried exhibition exploring trees and water. Free printing/framing. Portland, OR. Juror: Todd Johnson.
Photography 4 Humanity / Fotografiska Global Prize 2026
July 12, 2026 · Free
Theme: HOME. Selected work exhibited at UN Headquarters NYC, curated by James Nachtwey. Free entry.
Home · Photography 4 Humanity
July 12, 2026 · Free
Exploring home — safety, belonging, dignity. Selected works exhibited at the United Nations HQ in New York.
Fotografiska HOME — Global Open Call
July 12, 2026 · Free
Global open call exploring home. Exhibition at UN Headquarters. Guest curator: James Nachtwey. No AI.
Epson International Pano Awards 2026
July 13, 2026 · $20–$22
World's largest panoramic photography competition. $50K+ prizes incl. $15K cash. New Aerial category. Open, Amateur, VR/360.
Ucross Spring 2027 Residency
July 15, 2026 · $40
2–6 week residency on a 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch. Photography eligible. Lodging + meals + work space; international applicants welcome.
Loghaven Artist Residency 2027
July 15, 2026 · $25
2–6 week residency on 90 forested acres. $850/week stipend plus travel subsidy. Visual arts, writing, and more.
Chester Photo Festival 2026 — Making Voices Heard
July 15, 2026 · Free entry; £45–£60 per selected work
2nd edition photo festival across Chester venues. Free entry; selection fee only. Exhibition + festival book.
Ucross Foundation Spring 2027 Residency
July 15, 2026 · $40
2–6 week residency on a 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch. Studio and meals; no stipend. Photography eligible. Portal opens May 1.
Monochromatic Awards 2026 · Dodho Magazine
July 15, 2026 · €30 (3) / €45 (6) / €60 (12)
5th edition. All interpretations of monochromatic photography. Finalists in a 30×30 cm annual printed book.
The Colour Library: Yellow — Shutter Hub Editions Publication
July 16, 2026 · £15+
Photobook dedicated to the colour yellow, from bold monochromes to subtle glows. Held in British Library and V&A collections.
Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize — MPB Photography Award 2026
July 17, 2026 · $40
Representational photography. $3,000 first prize + exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco. No AI.
HER.SELF · Art Fluent
July 17, 2026 · $25
Celebrating women in all complexities — presence, resilience, beauty, becoming. 100% commission-free sales.
Manipulation & Illusion · Co-Ex Collaborative
July 19, 2026 · Free
Explore perception, belief, identity, and power through illusion and manipulation. All disciplines. Free, open worldwide.
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris 2026
July 22, 2026 · €20–€50
One of Europe's most prestigious awards. Categories from Analog to Advertising. Exhibited in Paris.
Homo Technologicus · LoosenArt
July 22, 2026 · Free
Exploring humans and technology — social, environmental, and emotional transformations. Exhibition in Rome.
MUUS Collection Research Fellowship 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
$20,000 grant for a curator or academic to develop an exhibition or publication using MUUS Collection's archives. Travel covered.
Analog Sparks — International Film Photography Awards 2026
July 31, 2026 · €10–€25
Discovering and promoting analog photographers. Exhibited at House of Lucie in Athens and Ostuni.
IX International Mini Print Cantabria 2026
July 31, 2026 · €35–€65
Theme: Open Sea. All printmaking disciplines including digital. Max 20x20 cm. Cantabria, Spain.
Camera Clara Photo Award 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
Exclusively for large-format camera photographers. Unpublished series of 5-10 images. Prize money + exhibition.
Roma E'Festival — Street Photography Awards 2026 · Effe4.0 Street Photography
July 31, 2026 · €20–€70
Five categories including Smartphone and AI-Generated. Finalists exhibited in Rome. Leica-sponsored prizes.
Life Framer — Planet Earth
July 31, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Myrtille Delamarche (GEO Magazine). Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
Tokyo International Foto Award 2026
August 1, 2026 · €15–€50
International competition introducing photographers to Tokyo's creative community. Winners exhibited in Tokyo.
Source Graduate Photography Online 2026 — MA/MFA
August 7, 2026 · £33 / €38
MA/MFA graduate showcase from Source magazine for UK/Ireland 2026 grads. 8 images. Featured online + in printed supplement.
Future Photobook Award 2026 · Coventry University MA Photography & Fast Forward
August 7, 2026 · Free
Inaugural photobook award for HE students and recent grads. Open to any format including zines and handmade books. Free entry.
Milano Photo Awards 2026 · TheStreetSoup
August 15, 2026 · €20–€80
Exhibition and contest in Milan with Sebastiao Salgado tribute. Street, portraits, reportage, nature. Nikon Italia.
FeelsZine Issue 27 — Belonging
August 30, 2026 · Free
Canadian creative zine's 10th anniversary issue. Theme: belonging. Accepts photography, illustration, collage, and more.
Aesthetica Art Prize 2026
August 31, 2026 · £25
Contemporary art prize. Winners exhibited at major public gallery and published in Aesthetica Magazine.
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026
August 31, 2026 · Free
£10,000 + Giles Duley mentorship for photojournalists 24 or under (or full-time photo students). Patron: Sir Don McCullin.
Ten x Ten – 18th Annual Small Works · Midwest Center for Photography
September 1, 2026 · $30 framing fee
Annual 10"×10" square-format exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Affordable collectible works, MWCP prints at no cost.
Recology San Francisco Artist-in-Residence Program 2027
September 1, 2026 · Free
Four-month residency at SF's recycling center — artists make work from discarded materials. Monthly stipend, studio access. Bay Area only.
photoED Magazine — Real VS Imagined
September 9, 2026 · $20 CAD
Fine art projects engaging with what is real versus imagined. Published in print and digital editions.
Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize 2026
September 15, 2026 · $50–$75
Celebrating innovative photographic books. Three categories. $3,000 Book of the Year. Open worldwide.
VCCA Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography
September 15, 2026 · $30
Two-week fully-funded photography residency at Mt. San Angelo, Virginia. Private studio + darkroom. Meals and housing included.
Immagini e trame d'acqua — Le Stanze della Fotografia Open Call
September 30, 2026 · Free
Free open call from Venice's Le Stanze della Fotografia on water in cultural & landscape heritage. Photography+text or video.
Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program 2026
September 30, 2026 · $15–25
Four cash grants for Fine Art and Documentary photographers (pro and emerging). Winners tour House of Lucie galleries worldwide.
Atlas of Ruins Vol.3 — Call for Photos · Reuse Italy
October 1, 2026 · €13–€30
Photographs of architectural ruins from anywhere in the world for a printed book. Two registration tiers, prizes up to €1,200.
World Cyanotype Day · AlternativePhotography.com
October 2, 2026 · Free
Annual international celebration of the cyanotype process. Submit your cyanotype work to be featured.
Fine Art Photography Awards 2026/2027
October 11, 2026 · $19–34
13th edition — 20 categories from landscape to street. $3K professional / $2K amateur grand prizes. 15 international jurors.
Exibart Street Photography Contest — 5th Edition
October 15, 2026 · €10–€49
International street contest by Italy's leading art magazine. Leica Q3 grand prize. Five categories.
XXIV Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award — Josep Juanpere 2026
October 20, 2026 · Free
24th edition. Theme: Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture. €5,000 first prize. Submit photographic triptychs.
Chromatic Photography Awards 2026
October 25, 2026 · $17–$27
International color competition across 20 categories. Separate Professional and Amateur divisions.
World Anthotype Day · AlternativePhotography.com
October 31, 2026 · Free
Annual celebration of plant-based photographic printing processes. Entries open August through October.
8th Chelsea International Photography Competition · Agora Gallery
November 3, 2026 · $45–$55
Exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York. 30 photographers. Five $500 cash prizes.
Monochrome Awards 2026
November 15, 2026 · $22–$27
International B&W competition with 14 categories. Professional and amateur divisions. Annual book.
Annual Photography Awards 2026
December 13, 2026 · $25–$40
8th edition. Five main categories, 25 subcategories. Looking for bold and innovative approaches.
Fotografiska Emerging Artist Platform
Continuous · Free
Multiple open calls for emerging photographers. Exhibitions at Fotografiska museums and the UN Headquarters.
Nes Artist Residency — Fall 2026
Continuous · €850/month
Residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland. 1-6 month stays. Private bedroom, shared studio. Artists and writers.
Innovate Grants - Quarterly Grants
Continuous · $35
Quarterly grants: 2 x $1,800 (one photographer, one artist). 18 honorable mentions per cycle.
Analog Forever Magazine — Calls for Entry
Continuous · Free
High-quality print magazine for film and analog photography. Also runs themed online group exhibitions.
Open Doors Takeovers
Continuous · £17
Discovery account featuring artist takeovers. Connected to UNSEEN art fair and Approche.
Tomorrow's Talent - Open Submissions · Booooooom
Continuous · Free
Global platform featuring emerging artists. Potential feature and inclusion in book series.
Zone Magazine — Open Submissions
Continuous · Free
International photography zine. No genre restrictions. Open to all ages worldwide. Year-round submissions.
Burn Magazine — Open Submissions
Continuous · Free
Photography magazine founded by David Alan Harvey (Magnum). Photo essays and multimedia on any subject.
Phases Magazine — Open Submissions
Continuous · Free
International contemporary photography magazine publishing 3 portfolios per issue.
Noice Magazine — Open Submissions
Continuous · $10–$50
Print-to-order magazine with themed issues. Minimalism, social issues, and humor. Limited editions.