July 2026
41 calls with deadlines in July 2026.
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.
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.
Charta Award 2026
July 25, 2026 · €25
International photobook award. Yogurt Editions publishes winner in 500 copies; one shortlisted artist gets Artphilein solo show in Lugano.
The Illume Awards 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
Adventure and action sports photography awards (formerly Red Bull Illume). Free entry, 16 categories, Leica prizes, photobook, exhibition tour.
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.
Les Photographiques 2027 — Open Call
July 31, 2026 · Free
Free open call for the 2027 Les Photographiques festival in Le Mans. €500 fee + travel. General + landscape strands (200LUX bicentennial).