May 2026
168 calls with deadlines in May 2026 — 58 still open.
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.
18th Annual NUDE — Manifest Gallery
May 24, 2026 · $45 (3 images)
18-year annual themed exhibition on the human form. Open to photography. $50 honorarium + $1,000 Grand Jury Award. Cincinnati.
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.
BBA One Shot Award - Spring 2026
May 25, 2026 · €19
Single-image photo prize. 20 images exhibited at BBA Gallery Berlin. €300 + Artsy listing. Production covered.
Candid — Carlotta Gallery
May 26, 2026 · Free (£20–£35 if accepted)
The art of attention — rooted in presence, patience, and trust in the unfolding moment. Virtual 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.
War/Conflict Photography in the Time of the Global Changes · Ukrainian House of Photography
May 30, 2026 · Free
Free call from Ukrainian House of Photography for IMPACT KYIV Forum. €300 per category + Kyiv exhibition. Documentary and conceptual.
Passage Art-Residency-Programme 2026 · Polygona Kunstverein
May 30, 2026 · Free
4-week residency in Wittenberg, Germany. €5,000 grant + accommodation. Themes: Ferropolis power station or Reformation archive.
No Theme Open Call 2026 · East Bay Photo Collective
May 30, 2026 · $35 / $20 student/low-income
Open-theme show at Oakland Photo Workshop. 30–45 in-person + 10–20 online. Bay Area artists. Opening Aug 7, 2026.
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.
Lanesboro Early Career Artist Residency 2027
May 30, 2026 · Free
Place-based residency in rural Minnesota. $1,000/week + housing/studio. MN or NYC residents only, 2–10 years of practice. Free.
VAiF26 — Photography Portfolio Open Call 2026
May 31, 2026 · Free
Free open call from Visual Arts International Festival in Thessaloniki. Group exhibition in November 2026. Academic and curatorial jury.
2026 Black & White Award · The Independent Photographer
May 31, 2026 · $15–$45
Black & white photography competition. $2,700 prize pool, PBC Gallery London exhibition. Judge: Monica Denevan.
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.
10th Singapore International Photography Festival 2026 Open Call
May 31, 2026 · $30–$45
10th biennial SIPF Open Call. Portfolio + photobook categories. 3× SGD $2,000 prizes. Showcase in Singapore Oct–Nov 2026.
Outdoor Photography Magazine — Local Landscapes
May 31, 2026 · Free
Submit local landscape images for Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK). Winner receives Sunski sunglasses.
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.
The Photo Review 41st Annual International Photography Competition
May 31, 2026 · $40
41st edition. Juried by Dr. Sarah Kennel (VMFA). Exhibition at Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia. $1,000 purchase prize.
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.
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.
VAiF26 — Photobook Open Call 2026
May 31, 2026 · Free
Free photobook open call at Visual Arts International Festival in Thessaloniki. Group exhibition in November 2026. No thematic restriction.