April 2026
141 calls with deadlines in April 2026 — all closed.
Texture of Light · Pro Photo DC
Exploring light as a tactile, physical medium — surface tension, atmospheric mass, architecture of shadow. Washington, DC.
Arty Rat Magazine Open Call
Independent art magazine for contemporary visual work. Two cover features and one free group exhibition in Vienna.
MSU Zagreb Artist Residency 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb
One-month residency at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb. Focus on climate crisis and shared resources. €1,500 fee.
Hasselblad Foundation Photo Book Grant 2026
Two grants of SEK 100,000 each supporting development and publication of photographic books.
Grants in Photography 2026 · Light Work
Five $3,000 grants for photographers in New York State (outside NYC). Exhibition and publication in Contact Sheet.
Counter Histories Puerto Rico · Magnum Foundation
Fellowship for photographers engaging with Puerto Rico and its diaspora. 8-month virtual fellowship, up to 8 recipients.
Artadia Awards 2026 — New York City
Unrestricted $15,000 grants for contemporary visual artists in NYC. Two-round jury process with studio visits.
Guest Room: Shana Lopes & Aspen Mays · Der Greif
Theme: "A Little Bit of Magic" — doubling, sleight of hand, constructed realities, illusion. Curated for Der Greif.
Creative Capital Award 2027
One of the US's largest arts grants. $15K–$50K for ambitious projects across all visual arts incl. photography. 5+ yrs experience required.
2026 International Portfolio Competition · Soho Photo Gallery
NYC's longest-running cooperative gallery awarding three solo shows. Portfolio of 10-15 images. AI assist OK.
Athens Street Photography Festival 2026
1st edition. Free street photo submissions, finalists exhibited at TAF Athens. Winner chosen by Magnum's Nikos Economopoulos.
THE PORTRAIT · Praxis Photo Arts Center
Exploring depth and complexity of the human subject. All lens-based practices welcome. Minneapolis, MN.
Vision(ary) 2026: Raising Our Voices · Griffin Museum of Photography
Outdoor public art exhibition in Winchester, MA. Theme: advocacy and social justice. Juror: Elizabeth Krist (Nat Geo).
Suboart Magazine — May & June 2026 Issues
Independent Lisbon print magazine seeking emerging visual artists for in-depth interviews and features.
Portals: New Perspectives · PhotoPlace Gallery
Exploring openings, thresholds, and transitions — windows, doorways, mirrors, gates, frames within frames.
Defiance Zine Open Call · Revoke Collective
Revoke Collective's first zine on the theme of Defiance. Photographs that challenge, disrupt, or simply refuse.
UN World Oceans Day Photo Competition 2026 · United Nations / DivePhotoGuide
Free UN-backed ocean photography competition. 4 categories incl. above-water seascapes. Winners exhibited globally, announced at UN event.
CPA Artist Grants 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
Five $5,000 grants: emerging, mid-career, landscape, LGBTQ+, and Monterey County resident photographers.
Golden Turtle International Wildlife Festival 2026
International wildlife competition in 12 categories. Finalists exhibited in Moscow, published in festival album.
Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition · Arcadian Gallery
Appalachian nature photography. $500 Best of Show plus landscape and wildlife awards. MD, PA, VA, WV, DC residents.
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants 2026
Up to $20K grants for environmental art by women/trans/GNC artists in the US. $470K+ total. All visual arts incl. photography.
Earthly Fabulations · Der Greif
Earth Day call for lens-based artists deconstructing landscape photography tradition. Ephemeral online exhibition.
The Female Show 2026 · Munich Art Gallery
Group exhibition of female artists at Munich Art Gallery in the Kunstareal. Contemporary art beyond gender clichés.
1839 Awards Color Photography Contest
Celebrating color photography. $4,000 in cash prizes, digital gallery, and global artist directory.
Cut+Paste Magazine Issue 17 — Gather
Themed around autumn gathering — harvest, friends and family, cozy candlelit moments. Pays $15+ if selected.
Human Depiction · Midwest Center for Photography
International portrait exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Capturing the essence of human subjects through emotional and expressive photography.
Nest — Group Exhibition · Fringe Arts Bath
Exploring how creative practice nurtures wellbeing, aids recovery. Open to lived experience of mental health. Bath, UK.
Griffin Museum — Material Work: Toil & Grace
Exploring the difficulty and beauty of labor in all forms. Images of work that feel earned. Free online exhibition.
Sarajevo Photography Festival 2026
Opening week June 1-7. Grand Prix: €2,000. Canon-sponsored professional awards. Eight competition categories.
Framed: Black and White · Black Box Gallery
Juried black and white group show. Classic, nostalgic, and dynamic monochrome with diverse contemporary voices. Portland, OR.
Hiding in Plain Sight · Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
Exploring the unseen and forgotten. Challenging myths and revaluing overlooked subjects. Providence, RI.
Golden Shot International Photography Awards 2026
International competition across 16 categories including Portrait, Landscape, Street, Fine Art, and Documentary.
Dark Frames III — Carlotta Gallery
Black and white photography virtual exhibition. Absence of colour as a space for deeper perception.
Wider Skies Magazine — Issue 1
New magazine exploring speculative futurism through film photography. Free Kodak film available for those who need it.
Queer Conscience 2026 Photography Exhibition · The Image Flow
4th annual for LGBTQIA2+ community. Affirming truths and expressing resistance during Pride month. Mill Valley, CA.
RESTART2026 · Lithuanian Photographers' Association
For photographers starting careers or reconsidering direction. 10-20 new photographs. Top 3 win solo exhibition in Vilnius.
LT5 Alternative Photography Show · KALEID Gallery
Toy cameras, Polaroid, pinhole, photograms, and alternative processes. Exhibition at KALEID Gallery, San Jose, CA.
Generator Cooperative Art Production Fund — Round 10
Production bursaries for artists. No restrictions on age, medium, geography, or language.
SCAN Tarragona — Talent Latent 2026
International festival open call. Theme: Metamorphosis. €500 fee for selected projects. Exhibition Oct-Nov 2026.
Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography 2026 · PHOTO IS:RAEL
International award. 20 finalists exhibited at Tel Aviv festival. Winner gets solo exhibition at 2027 festival.
From Image to Meaning – Tirana · Reporter Akademie
3 full grants for a 7-day visual storytelling workshop in Tirana. Exhibition at Vila 31 x Art Explora. Projects pitched to editors.
Delfina Foundation — Latin America & Caribbean Residency 2026
Fully funded 12-week residency in London for Latin American/Caribbean artists. Excludes Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina.
Hidden Narratives Residency 2026 · Photoworks
Year-long residency with Royal Geographical Society's 1M+ photo archive (1845–1945). Three UK visits, Summit Photo exhibition. Italian artists only.
The Eden Artists Now Award 2026
Unrestricted $3,000 grant plus four-week residency at The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in Manhattan.
XVI Concurso Internacional de Fotografía sobre Humanización Asistencial · Hospital San Juan de Dios de León
Photography reflecting humanization, solidarity, and care in healthcare and everyday life. Prizes: €600/€400/€200.
light · A Smith Gallery
Exploring light as key element. 47 images selected. Juror: Elizabeth Avedon. Exhibition in Johnson City, TX.
XIX Premio de Fotografía Fundación ENAIRE 2026
Prestigious prize since 2005. Open theme. Winning works join the ENAIRE Contemporary Art Collection.
Photo Trouvée Virtual Artist Residency — Spring 2026
10-week virtual residency for artists working with found/family photographs. Weekly Zoom calls, only 9 spots.
Delfina Foundation — India Residency 2026
Fully funded 12-week residency in London for visual artists based in India. Winter 2027 season.
Artphilein Open Call 2026
Exploring adolescence — digital culture, identity, contemporary pressures. Solo exhibition and CHF 1,000 award.
REBIRTH — Monart Curates
Curated group exhibition in Bermondsey, London. Painting, photography, installation, textile, and video.
Louvre Unbound Magazine — Volume 6 Open Call
International contemporary art magazine. Submit up to 6 artworks. Featured in print and promoted across social media.
Sharing and Caring Cities: Portraits of Collective Urban Life · Penn Institute for Urban Research
10th annual contest exploring shared urban spaces addressing inequality and climate change.
Portrait Awards 2026 · Dodho Magazine
Fourth edition celebrating portrait as a space of presence and authorship amidst visual saturation. Barcelona.
ViewPoint Gallery International Photography Competition
Twelve winners displayed professionally printed and framed for one month each, June 2026 to May 2027. Eastern Canada.
Siena Creative Photo Awards 2026
International contest rewarding originality across 8 categories. Winners honored at ceremony in Siena's Teatro dei Rinnovati.
PowerLines Documentary Photography Fellowship
$30,000 documentary fellowship. Three months documenting the impact of rising utility costs on US communities.
PETARD Magazine Issue #2 — Authentic
Exploring tension between truth and performance, reality and replica. Priority for women-led teams. Pop-up June 2026.
CITY Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
Capturing personal urban experience from quiet moments to bustling energy. Santa Fe, NM.
I Can Buy Myself Flowers · Haze Gallery
Pop-up exhibition in Amsterdam exploring autonomy, intimacy turned inward, and self-directed desire. With PURPLEHAZE.
Rancho Linda Vista — Summer Artist Residency 2026
One-month summer residency with $1,000 stipend, house, and studio on 100+ acres of Arizona wilderness.
Love & Romance Show · Blue Sky Gallery
Online exhibition exploring how love has transformed alongside cultural and societal changes.
59 Rivoli — Artist Residency 2026
6-month residency at iconic 59 Rivoli in Paris — former squat turned official artist residence. Free open studios.
Montgomery Photo Festival 2026
Eighth annual festival. Four categories: Color, Monochromatic, Alternative process, Manipulation. No theme.
Jugend fotografiert Deutschland 2025 · laif foundation
German youth contest ages 10-18. Documentary photo stories. "Be you. Be seen. Be heard." Teams welcome.
HOME · Decode Gallery
Exploring the multifaceted nature of home — feeling, memory, sanctuary, heritage. Pro printing and museum framing in Tucson, AZ.
A Black Perspective: Celebrating the Voice & Vision · PhotoSC
For Black photographers exploring resilience, heritage, joy, and identity. Exhibition in Columbia, SC. Juried by Arnika Dawkins.
HOME Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
Home as feeling, memory, sanctuary. Exploring domesticity, heritage, shelter, and identity. Tucson, AZ.
La Embajada 2026 · El Local
Six Spanish photographers exhibit at Rencontres d'Arles opening week. €1,400 each. Free, supported by Ministry of Culture.
ANIMAL LIFE · Praxis Photo Arts Center
Exploring animal subjects with curiosity, empathy, and imagination. All lens-based work welcome. Minneapolis.
FFSP 2026 — Italian Photographers Open Call · Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo
Free exhibition in São Paulo for Italian photographers in Brazil/Italy. Winner receives round-trip airfare.
EXPOSED feat Witty Books Dummy Award 2026
Competition to publish an unpublished photobook via Witty Books. 20 finalist dummies exhibited at Torino Photo Festival.
43rd Center Annual · Houston Center for Photography
Houston Center for Photography's annual group exhibition. Juried by Asha Iman Veal. $5,000 MFAH purchase award.
Thoughts of Summer · Southeast Center for Photography
Celebrating summer — family, friends, vacations. Jurors: Pictura co-curators. Greenville, SC.
LUMINOSITY - The Impact of Light · New York Center for Photographic Arts
Exploring light's presence, absence, and location. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, catalogue. New York.
Pearl Press — Issue No. 28: Utopia
Free digital publication themed 'Utopia.' Submit visual or written work via email. No limit on submissions.
UNSTAGED Journal — Issue 02: Eerie
Free indie photography journal on authenticity. Theme: Eerie. Guest curated by Karla Guerrero. Print publication.
Women in Nature — Artist's Commission · Photo Museum Ireland
€15,000 commission for 12 portraits of women in nature restoration across Ireland. Exhibition + publication.
Womanhood · Photobook Cafe & Rapid Eye Darkroom
Exploring Womanhood in all its forms — group exhibition and zine. Guest judge Francesca Allen.
ZRNO Festival 2026 — Open Call
International festival of alternative photography. Analog and noble processes. Theme: Unfocus to see.
KYOTOGRAPHIE Photo Zine Showcase
Zines shown to international editors, curators, and publishers at KYOTOGRAPHIE Photobook Fair in Kyoto.
The Narrative · TCG Gallery
International open call for all forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media.
Street Photography Barcelona Contest 2026
Authentic images of urban life. Three categories: Local, National, International. Exhibited at Galerie Art Nomade.
La Napoule Art Foundation — Fall Residency 2026
One-month residency at a château on the French Riviera. Accommodation, meals, and private studio included. All disciplines welcome.
Dek Unu Magazine — June & July 2026 Issue
Not-for-profit journal publishing one artist per issue in print and online. June/July double issue. Free, email submissions.
Thresholds 2026: Up, Close and Personal · Los Angeles Center of Photography
Street photography exhibition at LACP LA. $500 first place. Digital projection show + opening event. Open worldwide.
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026 · National Portrait Gallery
Premier international portrait prize. £15,000 first prize. Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery, London, Nov 2026–Jan 2027.
Solo Exhibition May 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Abundance · A Photographer's Place
Exhibition exploring abundance as presence and paradox. Documentary, staged, abstract, or experimental approaches welcome.
FMoPA 2026 International Photography Competition
International photography competition. $1,000 grand prize and exhibition at FMoPA Tampa. 7 categories.
LensCulture Critics' Choice 2026
20 leading critics each select 3 photographers. Top Ten receive $1,000 and exhibition at Photo London 2027.
FMoPA International Photography Competition 2026 · Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
International jury selection. Winning entries printed and exhibited at Ybor City, Tampa, June-August 2026.
Galleri Format — Window Exhibition 2026
Street-facing window exhibition in Malmö. Contemporary photography, video, and film. Production costs covered.
NOVA24 2026 Project Open Call
Indie photo + film festival in Detroit. Projections, gallery shows, screenings. Experimental and innovative work. June–July 2026.
The City Series: Cambridge — Shutter Hub Editions Publication
Inaugural photobook in Shutter Hub's City Series, exploring Cambridge through atmosphere, routines, and personal moments. Pay-what-you-can.
Blank Wall Gallery — Red
Photos featuring red as the dominant color — passion, emotion, vibrant details. Free to submit. Athens.
Abstract 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
Abstract photography in any style. Month-long Glasgow gallery exhibition plus online gallery. Fujifilm printing, copyright retained.
Portrait 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
Portrait photography, open to all. Month-long Glasgow gallery exhibition plus online gallery. Fujifilm printing, copyright retained.
LSI Women in Photography Grant 2026 · Leica Society International
Theme: Where We Stand. $10,000 grant plus Leica camera and lens. Limited to first 100 applicants.
The Flow 2026 Photo Contest · Flow Trip Magazine
Kodak-presented contest. $50,000 in prizes across 5 categories (Film, Surf, Nature, Energy, Oneness). $6/image.
REMEDY Photo Festival — Open Call 2026
Free festival exploring health — physical, mental, chronic, invisible. Lincoln, UK. Print and display costs covered.
Flora — Carlotta Gallery
Nature photography exploring the quiet intensity of plant life. Virtual exhibition with catalogue.
FOTOHOF>CALLING
Biennial call for contemporary photo projects. 25 selected for publication, 10 finalists present in Salzburg. Open to European artists.
ABSURIA — International Abstract & Surrealist Photography Contest 2026
First international festival for abstract & surrealist photography. Physical exhibition in Tours, France. Trophy + online 3D gallery.
PPA Photo Award 2026 · Pasadena Photography Arts
For emerging US photographers. $2,000 prize, Lenscratch feature, virtual artist talk. Juror: Craig Krull.
Film Photo Award 2026
Three grants of professional film and processing by Praus Productions. US-based photographers only.
Les Mots du Phare Vol. 04: Futur(s) · Linea Recta Books
Black-and-white photography for a print publication. Theme: imagining what seems impossible, a tomorrow.
Motion · PH21 Gallery
Curated group show on motion in photography. Physical exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Student rates available.
Lucky Star Issue 5: Camera-Less
SF indie zine exploring camera-less photography — pinhole, cyanotype, chemigram, photogram, lumen and more. Free to submit.
Cape Town Photo Festival 2026 Open Call — TRUTH
Cape Town Photo Festival 2026 open call. Theme: TRUTH. Solo or group exhibition at Sep 2026 festival. Students discounted.
COAL Prize 2026 — The Night · COAL
€12,000 art & ecology prize with residency. Theme: defending darkness. Jury Prize €3,000. Free, open worldwide.
APhF Pick:26 Book Award
Photobook award from Athens Photo Festival. €2,000 prize. 20 shortlisted exhibited at Benaki Museum. Min 100-copy edition.
Athens Photo Festival Dummy Award 2026
Dummy award with Chose Commune publishing contract (up to €15K). 20 shortlisted exhibited at Athens Photo Festival, Benaki Museum.
Dyonyzine Issue 06 — Second Helpings
Asian-American creative arts magazine. Issue themed around food — a meal is never just a meal. Free to submit.
AAP Magazine #57 Portrait · All About Photo
Portrait photography competition. $1,000 cash prize, publication in AAP Magazine, and global recognition.
Young Greek Photographers 2026
Exhibition at Benaki Museum, Athens. For Greek artists/diaspora under 35. Free. Production covered + Crete residency for 2 finalists.
Fotograf Magazine 2026 Open Call
Publication opportunity in leading international photography magazine based in Prague. Two projects selected for print.
Grenze Arsenali Fotografici 2026 Open Call
International photography festival in Verona. Theme: Nachleben. Three artists exhibited. Strong international jury.
Cumberland Valley Photographers 2026 · Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Juried museum exhibition on America's 250th anniversary themes. Open to MD, VA, WV, PA, DC photographers. $3K+ in cash prizes.
Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP) 2026 · Camera Austria
One-month residency in Graz for early-career photographers. €1,000 stipend.
Inge Morath Award 2026 · Magnum Foundation
$7,500 grant for women/nonbinary photographers under 30. Long-term documentary project. 25th year. Selected by Magnum Photos membership.
Night Aesthetics · Fotografiska
Exploring the visual world of the night — light, movement, atmosphere. Three winners receive €2,500 each.
EDITION 502 — Open Call for Photo Edition
Independent 6x9 photo edition of 12 small photographs. All production and distribution costs covered.
Life Framer — Colors
Monthly competition judged by Jimmy Marble. Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
Objectif FEMMES 2026 · PARISARTISTES#
Open call for female photographers exploring the bicentennial of photography. Exhibition at Salons Aguado in Paris.
Impressum Photo Award 2026 · Appennino Foto Festival
7 open-theme sections and 2 themed projects (Rigenerare). Free entry ages 16-20. Finalists exhibited one month.
London Photography Awards 2026 · International Awards Associate
International awards across 13 categories. Separate professional and amateur/student divisions.
Photo Journalism Prize 2026
International award for editorial and documentary photography. 11 categories including Conflict and Human Rights.
Gomma Black and White Photo Award 2026
Project-based B&W competition. Submit 8-24 images. Winners published in a dedicated book. 3rd edition.
Landskrona Foto & Breadfield Dummy Award 2026
Photobook dummy competition. Winner receives full publication by Breadfield Press in 2027.
International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026
Celebrating aerial photography from all platforms — drones, planes, helicopters, mountains, and skyscrapers.
International Photography and Football Open Call 2026 · Fundación Televisa
Capture football in any form. Winners exhibited alongside Annie Leibovitz's Futbol 2026 in Mexico City.
Luz e Sombra — National Photography Competition · Égide — Associação Portuguesa das Artes
Portuguese competition exploring light and shadow. Six finalists published in artist-edition book and traveling exhibition.
New Wave Photography Award 2026 · Lightbox Photo Library
Biennial award for emerging photographers. Judged by 16 curators from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
Outdoor Photography Magazine — Spring Landscapes
Submit spring landscape images for Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK). Winner receives walking poles.
SIYU Award 2026
Award for young Swiss photographers. Ten finalists exhibited at Photobastei Zurich with catalogue. Free theme.
Nachleben 2026 · Grenze Arsenali Fotografici
Three photographers exhibited at September festival in Verona. €300 travel + €1,000 print budget + accommodation.
Open Call for Emerging Artists · Elyse Tonna
Open call for emerging Maltese/Malta-based visual artists. Exhibition, project and residency opportunities from July 2026.
Shutter Hub Editions Photobook Award 2026
Photobook award from Shutter Hub Editions. First-book photographers welcome. Publication + Close Up feature to 500K audience.
Nordic Artists' Centre Dale 2027 Residency
2–4 month residency in Dale, Norway. Monthly grant NOK 11,000, travel covered, free private house and 50m² studio.
Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency 2026 · Miller Art Museum
8-week residency at Door Peninsula's Dome House for Midwest US artists. $500 stipend, housing, studio. Photography welcome.