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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.