May 2026
63 calls with deadlines in May 2026.
Blossom · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International floral photography exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. All styles welcome — nature, still life, macro, and more.
Traversing Terrain · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International landscape and cityscape exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Urban, suburban, and rural environments welcome.
White: Absence of Color · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International achromatic photography exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Explores the lightest end of the spectrum with minimal color.
DPPF 2026 Sports Photography Grants
May 1, 2026 · Free
Seven $5,000 grants for emerging sports photographers plus mentorship. Up to 3 additional $2,500 grants.
ReA! Art Fair 2026
May 1, 2026 · €55
Contemporary art fair at Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan. 50 emerging artists selected. No exhibiting costs.
Daylight Photo Awards 2026
May 1, 2026 · $35
Competition recognizing outstanding work. Top prize includes cash and digital portfolio. Monograph opportunity.
Lenscratch Motherhood Exhibition
May 1, 2026 · Free
Online exhibition exploring all dimensions of motherhood — chosen families, caregiving, absence, and resilience.
Alpine Fellowship Visual Art Prize 2026
May 1, 2026 · £10
Annual prize on the theme of JOY. All visual art media including photography. No AI.
37th Annual Juried Photography Show · State of the Art Gallery
May 1, 2026 · $35
Annual juried show in Ithaca, NY. Up to $1,000 in prizes. All photographic media accepted.
Joy and the Everyday 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
May 1, 2026 · $35–$95
Themed exhibition on everyday joy. 24 prints selected for APG Maloof Gallery, Atlanta. Juried by CCP curator.
#filmisnotdead 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
May 1, 2026 · $35–$95
Analog photography exhibition, open subject. 30 prints selected for APG Main Gallery, Atlanta. Juried by Analog Forever Magazine.
PORTRAITS — Hellerau Photography Award 2026
May 3, 2026 · €30–€50
Theme: Escapism. 11th edition. €8,000 total prizes. Series and individual submissions. 50% student discount.
Schloss Plüschow Artist-in-Residence 2026 · Mecklenburg Artists' House
May 3, 2026 · €10
Three-month residency in northern Germany (Oct-Dec 2026). €1,000/month stipend. Five visual artists selected.
This Is a Person · Decagon Gallery
May 3, 2026 · $25
Portrait photography exploring interior life over surface identity. ~10-12% acceptance rate.
12th Annual International Open Call · Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
May 3, 2026 · $40
International open call — no theme. Juried by Crista Dix (Griffin Museum). Exhibition in Providence, RI. Cash prizes.
Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography 2025 · New Orleans Photo Alliance
May 4, 2026 · $25
Annual grant for Gulf Coast photographers. $3,000 winner prize, PhotoNOLA Portfolio Review, and exhibition.
Exposure One Awards - One Shot Photo Contest
May 4, 2026 · $25–$50
Black and white photography celebration. Cash prizes, digital gallery, and artist directory placement.
XII Premio Internacional de Fotografía Jalón Ángel
May 4, 2026 · Free
Three categories: Portrait, Travel, Migration & Borders. One photo per category. No AI. Zaragoza, Spain.
100 Emerging Artworks of 2026 · Arts to Hearts Project
May 4, 2026 · $35
100 artists selected for a hardcover collector's book distributed globally. $1,000 top prize. All mediums.
RBSA Summer Show 2026 · Royal Birmingham Society of Artists
May 5, 2026 · £13–£39
Largest annual open exhibition at RBSA Gallery Birmingham. All techniques and media. £600 first prize.
Bethany Arts Community — Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2026
May 6, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency in Ossining, NY. $450 stipend, private studio, room and board. 12 artists across all disciplines.
Fieldwork Photo Journal — Issue Two: The Embodied Weight of Place
May 6, 2026 · $25
Print publication on place, memory, and history. Featured: Kristine Potter. Up to 30 photographers selected.
PhMuseum Days 2026 Open Call
May 7, 2026 · $28 early bird / $34
International festival competition. 4 solo exhibitions plus additional opportunities. All approaches welcome.
Prix Virginia 2026 · Association Sylvia S.
May 7, 2026 · Free
International photography prize exclusively for professional women photographers. Submit 12-18 cohesive photographs.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship 2027–2029
May 7, 2026 · Free
Three-year fellowship: $150,000 stipend, housing, and studio in Tulsa. Ten fellows selected. Age 25+, must relocate.
Open Call — Il Reportage in Italia · Festival del Reportage
May 8, 2026 · Free
Reportage photography projects made in Italy. €500 prize, festival projection, full hospitality. Ascoli Piceno.
Hasselblad Foundation Nature Photography Grant 2026
May 8, 2026 · Free
Grant for photographic explorations of nature, landscape, and environment. Nordic citizens/residents. 1-3 year projects.
F-Stop Magazine Issue #137 — Open Theme
May 9, 2026 · Free
No theme — all fine art and documentary photography welcome. Published since 2004.
Europe — Carlotta Gallery
May 10, 2026 · Free (£20 if accepted)
Exploring Europe as a negotiation between tradition and innovation, memory and experimentation. Virtual exhibition.
The Hopper Prize Grants
May 12, 2026 · $40
$13,000 total: 2 artists x $4,500 and 4 artists x $1,000. All visual art media eligible.
PX3 State of the World 2026 · Prix de la Photographie Paris
May 13, 2026 · €35
Series reflecting unfiltered global stories. 30 photographers selected for curated exhibition at Paris Photo Prize.
LUMA Rencontres Dummy Book Award 2026
May 13, 2026 · Free
€25,000 production budget for winning photobook dummy. Exhibited at Les Rencontres d'Arles 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Masterclasses Program 2026/2027 · PhMuseum
May 28, 2026 · Paid
Online masterclasses by Aaron Schuman, Charlie Engman, Erik Kessels, Salvatore Vitale, and Vasantha Yoganathan.
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.
Nature Photographer of the Year 2026
May 31, 2026 · €35
International nature competition with 12 categories plus young photographers and portfolio awards.
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–$68
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.