Open Calls for Emerging Artists

Open calls, grants, and awards specifically for emerging, early-career, and student photographers and visual artists.

April 8, 2026 · Free (€10 voluntary)

Earth Day call for lens-based artists deconstructing landscape photography tradition. Ephemeral online exhibition.

April 12, 2026 · €15

For photographers starting careers or reconsidering direction. 10-20 new photographs. Top 3 win solo exhibition in Vilnius.

April 12, 2026 · $42

For emerging US photographers. $2,000 prize, Lenscratch feature, virtual artist talk. Juror: Craig Krull.

April 20, 2026 · Free

Zines shown to international editors, curators, and publishers at KYOTOGRAPHIE Photobook Fair in Kyoto.

April 30, 2026 · Free

One-month residency in Graz for early-career photographers. €1,000 stipend.

April 30, 2026 · Free

Open call for emerging Maltese/Malta-based visual artists. Exhibition, project and residency opportunities from July 2026.

May 1, 2026 · Free

Seven $5,000 grants for emerging sports photographers plus mentorship. Up to 3 additional $2,500 grants.

May 1, 2026 · €55

Contemporary art fair at Fabbrica del Vapore, Milan. 50 emerging artists selected. No exhibiting costs.

May 31, 2026 · Free

MACK's window for first-time photobook authors. One of the world's most prestigious photography publishers.

June 12, 2026 · Free

For emerging artists in final year of graduate study. $3,000 winner. Acquisitions into MoCP permanent collection.

Continuous · Free

Multiple open calls for emerging photographers. Exhibitions at Fotografiska museums and the UN Headquarters.

Continuous · £17

Discovery account featuring artist takeovers. Connected to UNSEEN art fair and Approche.

March 23, 2026 · Free

One-month residency for emerging artists in Prague. Studio, production budget, travel, and exhibition opportunity.

March 29, 2026 · €5

Award for emerging contemporary photography. €2,000 prize plus exhibition during Festival OFF Arles.