https://opencalls.monographica.com Curated list of open calls for photographers and visual artists. Exhibitions, grants, residencies, and publications worldwide. en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:17:46 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/human-depiction-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/human-depiction-midwest-center-for-photography/ International portrait photography exhibition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (May 1–25, 2026). Seeks photographs capturing the essence of human subjects — emotional gestures, visual expressions, and the full range of personality. Individual images evaluated on merit. Selected artists' work printed and framed by MWCP for gallery display. — Deadline: April 10, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:22 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/blossom-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/blossom-midwest-center-for-photography/ International floral photography exhibition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (June 5–22, 2026). Celebrates photographs of flowers and plants in all forms — from nature photography to still-life approaches. Open to all photographic media and styles. Selected artists' work printed and framed by MWCP for gallery display. — Deadline: May 1, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:22 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/traversing-terrain-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/traversing-terrain-midwest-center-for-photography/ International landscape and cityscape photography exhibition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (July 11–27, 2026). Features photographs describing and documenting natural and man-made landscapes — urban, suburban, and rural environments. All photographic media welcome. Selected artists' work printed and framed by MWCP for gallery display. — Deadline: May 1, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:22 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/white-absence-of-color-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/white-absence-of-color-midwest-center-for-photography/ International achromatic photography exhibition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (August 7–24, 2026). Explores photography emphasizing the lightest end of the color spectrum — minimal color saturation conveying striking imagery and psychological impact. All photographic media welcome. Selected artists' work printed and framed by MWCP for gallery display. — Deadline: May 1, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:22 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/developed-work-2026-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/developed-work-2026-midwest-center-for-photography/ National photography fellowship competition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (October 2–26, 2026). Open to all US-based photographers. Seeks thematically developed bodies of work with cohesive conceptual frameworks demonstrating the pulse of contemporary American photography. Winner receives the $200 Developed Work Fellowship Award and one year of online representation by MWCP. — Deadline: July 1, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: $200 fellowship + exhibition. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:25:22 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/aap-magazine-57-portrait-all-about-photo/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/aap-magazine-57-portrait-all-about-photo/ Portrait photography competition exploring humanity through portraiture. Winners receive $1,000 cash, publication in AAP Magazine #57, and global recognition. All styles welcome including studio, candid, self-portraits, and conceptual work. Open to professional and amateur photographers aged 18+. Submit a cohesive body of work or portfolio. Judged on creativity, originality, and visual impact. — Deadline: April 28, 2026. Fee: $30–$35. Prize: $1,000. zine Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:12:11 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/nice-04-midwest-nice-art/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/nice-04-midwest-nice-art/ Fourth annual Midwest Nice Art national juried exhibition. Open theme — a survey of contemporary artists exploring personal and social narratives. Juried by co-founders Tim Rickett and Epiphany Knedler. First prize $300, second $200, third $100, four honorable mentions at $50 each. Physical exhibition at JFAC Gallery, Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota (July 13–September 11, 2026). Work must be framed and ready for exhibition. — Deadline: May 20, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $300. exhibition Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:31:19 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/photo-of-the-season-worth-a-thousand-words-the-image-flow/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/photo-of-the-season-worth-a-thousand-words-the-image-flow/ Seasonal photography competition inviting powerful standalone images that tell a compelling story. Theme: Worth a Thousand Words — narrative, emotion, and storytelling. Open worldwide. First prize $150, second $100, third $50 plus two honorable mentions. All winners featured in gallery, newsletter, website, and social media. Accepts film, digital, alternative process, and printmaking. — Deadline: June 20, 2026. Fee: $15. Prize: $150. photography Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:31:19 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/mangrove-photography-awards-2026-mangrove-action-project/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/mangrove-photography-awards-2026-mangrove-action-project/ Annual international conservation photography competition celebrating the beauty and importance of mangrove ecosystems. Six categories: Wildlife, People, Landscape, Threats, Underwater, and Conservation Stories (portfolio of 6 images). Overall Mangrove Photographer of the Year receives $1,000; category winners $250–$750. Young Mangrove Photographer of the Year for entrants aged 23 and under. People's Choice Award announced in August. Free entry, open to all photographers worldwide, any age and skill level. Judged by Esther Horvath, Karine Aigner, and Dhritiman Mukherjee. — Deadline: June 1, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $1,000 + category prizes. photography Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:15:53 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/better-photography-magazine-photographer-of-the-year-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/better-photography-magazine-photographer-of-the-year-2026/ 19th edition of Australia's premier photography competition. Four categories: Emotive Portraiture, Classic Landscapes, Revealing Nature, and Open. Every entry professionally scored by three AIPP Grand Masters of Photography with written feedback. Bronze, Silver, and Gold designations awarded based on quality. Category winners receive AUD $750 each; overall Photographer of the Year receives AUD $2,000. Entrants with four or more images eligible for the overall award. International entries welcome. — Deadline: May 31, 2026. Fee: AUD $20/image. Prize: AUD $2,000 + category prizes. photography Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:15:53 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/fieldwork-photo-journal-issue-two-the-embodied-weight-of-place/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/fieldwork-photo-journal-issue-two-the-embodied-weight-of-place/ Print publication exploring how place is not experienced neutrally — landscapes, interiors, and built environments carry histories that shape how they are felt. Featured photographer: Kristine Potter. Up to 30 photographers selected. First 6 images included in fee, additional images $5 each (max 12). JPG only, longest edge 1500px at 150 dpi. Publication date: Fall/Winter 2026. — Deadline: May 6, 2026. Fee: $25. Prize: Publication. zine Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:22:35 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/pearl-press-issue-no-28-utopia/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/pearl-press-issue-no-28-utopia/ Online publication open call themed 'Utopia' — escapism, joy, acceptance, community. Submit via email with name, short bio, title and description of work. Visual work must be at least 300 dpi. No min or max on number of submissions. Selected work published in Issue No. 28 and featured on Instagram. — Deadline: April 19, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Publication. zine Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:22:35 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/delfina-foundation-india-residency-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/delfina-foundation-india-residency-2026/ Twelve-week fully funded residency at the Delfina Foundation in London for contemporary visual artists based in India. Supported by The Charles Wallace India Trust and The Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. Residency runs January 5 to March 28, 2027 (winter season). Apply via Cognito Forms — read the Guidance Notes document before applying. — Deadline: April 13, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Fully funded 12-week residency. residency Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:12:02 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/the-flow-2026-photo-contest/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/the-flow-2026-photo-contest/ Annual photo contest presented by Kodak with $50,000 in total prizes across five categories: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy, and Oneness. Grand prize of $4,000 per category, plus finalist and honorable mention awards. Open to professional and amateur photographers worldwide. All entries considered for publication in The Photo Issue of Flow Trip Magazine. Winners announced June 2026. AI-generated or AI-altered images not accepted. — Deadline: April 24, 2026. Fee: $6/image. Prize: $4,000 per category + publication. photography Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:12:02 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/artadia-awards-2026-san-francisco-bay-area/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/artadia-awards-2026-san-francisco-bay-area/ Unrestricted merit-based grants for contemporary visual artists including photographers. Three awardees receive $15,000 each. Two-round jury process: curators review applications, then conduct 45-minute virtual studio visits with finalists. Applicants must have resided in one of nine Bay Area counties for at least two years. Cannot be enrolled in an art degree program or have previously received Artadia awards of $10,000 or more. Application period: May 1 – June 1, 2026. — Deadline: June 1, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $15,000. grant Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:12:02 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/joy-and-the-everyday-2026-atlanta-photography-group/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/joy-and-the-everyday-2026-atlanta-photography-group/ Themed exhibition exploring how photographers capture joy in everyday moments. Juried by Emilia Mickevicius, Ph.D., Norton Family Assistant Curator of Photography at the Center for Creative Photography. 24 images selected for print exhibition in the Maloof Gallery at APG, Atlanta, June 16 – July 17, 2026. Open to APG members. Scholarships available. — Deadline: May 1, 2026. Fee: $35–$95. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:12:51 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/filmisnotdead-2026-atlanta-photography-group/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/filmisnotdead-2026-atlanta-photography-group/ Juried exhibition celebrating analog photography. Open to all traditional processes including film, wet plate, cyanotype, and other analog techniques. No theme — open subject matter. Juried by Michael Behlen, Founder and Publisher of Analog Forever Magazine. 30 images selected for the Main Gallery at APG, Atlanta, June 16 – July 17, 2026. Open to APG members. Scholarships available. — Deadline: May 1, 2026. Fee: $35–$95. Prize: None listed. exhibition Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:12:51 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/apparently-in-america-artist-award-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/apparently-in-america-artist-award-2026/ Photography award exploring the myth and meaning of American identity today. Submit 10–20 images reflecting on cultural, political, and personal dimensions of U.S. identity. $500 prize for selected artist plus up to three honorable mentions. Fee waivers available for those experiencing financial hardship. Founded by curator Francesca Hummler. — Deadline: July 4, 2026. Fee: $10. Prize: $500. photography Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:12:51 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/project-space-residency-2027-visual-studies-workshop/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/project-space-residency-2027-visual-studies-workshop/ Four-week residency for photographers, filmmakers, and media artists in Rochester, NY. Up to 12 residents selected annually. $1,000 stipend, $250 supply budget, $500 travel budget for non-local residents. Private studio with 24/7 access, analog darkroom, digital printing, and accessible housing. Curator consultations and public engagement opportunities. Over 50 years of supporting experimental work. Fee waivers available. — Deadline: May 18, 2026. Fee: $10. Prize: $1,000 stipend + residency. residency Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:12:51 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/taylor-wessing-photo-portrait-prize-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/taylor-wessing-photo-portrait-prize-2026/ One of the world's most prestigious portrait photography competitions. Open to photographers worldwide, aged 18+. Submit up to 6 portraits taken after 1 January 2025. First prize £15,000, second £3,000, third £2,000. Selected works exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London from November 2026 to January 2027. The prize celebrates contemporary portraiture, interpreting 'portrait' in its widest sense — photography concerned with portraying people with an emphasis on their identity as individuals. — Deadline: April 21, 2026. Fee: £22/image. Prize: £15,000. photography Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:13:25 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/barbara-spohr-memorial-award-for-photography-2027/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/barbara-spohr-memorial-award-for-photography-2027/ Annual award supporting Canadian contemporary photography. One mid-career photographer receives a fully funded month-long self-directed residency at Banff Centre (January 18 – February 12, 2027). Access to the Crich Studio with private black and white analogue darkroom, facilitated digital print production, and technical photography support. Full scholarship covering tuition, single accommodation, and meal plan ($7,600 CAD value). $1,000 CAD materials allowance plus travel bursary. Applicants must have a minimum of ten exhibitions in a professional context and 8–15 years of professional arts experience. — Deadline: June 17, 2026. Fee: $35 CAD. Prize: $1,000 CAD + residency. residency Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:09:00 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/global-peace-photo-award-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/global-peace-photo-award-2026/ Annual international award recognizing photographs that express the idea of peaceful coexistence. Open to all photographers worldwide. Winners receive the Alfred Fried Peace Medal, cash prizes, and travel and accommodation to the award ceremony at the Austrian Parliament in Vienna (September 24, 2026). Submissions may be single photographs or photo projects with up to 12 images per project. All submissions may be included in international exhibitions. Separate Children's Peace Image category for photographers under 15. — Deadline: May 24, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: €11,000. photography Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:33:44 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/working-assumptions-project-grants-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/working-assumptions-project-grants-2026/ Six $10,000 unrestricted grants awarded annually to support photography-based projects that inspire audiences to look at family in new, meaningful ways. Proposals may employ photography or photo-based art for journalistic, artistic, therapeutic, educational, or research purposes. Projects must have been initiated prior to the application deadline. Grant period runs October 2026 to June 2027. Application window opens May 1, 2026. — Deadline: June 1, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $10,000 × 6 grants. grant Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:33:44 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/emerge-2026-midwest-center-for-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/emerge-2026-midwest-center-for-photography/ Annual fellowship for emerging photographers. Open to all emerging photographers worldwide working in any photographic medium. Twenty photographers selected for group exhibition at the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas (September 4–21, 2026). One photographer receives the $200 EMERGE Fellowship Award plus one year of online representation by MWCP. — Deadline: June 1, 2026. Fee: $50/5 images. Prize: $200 fellowship + exhibition. exhibition Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:18:52 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/the-photo-review-41st-annual-international-photography-competition/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/the-photo-review-41st-annual-international-photography-competition/ 41st edition of one of photography's most respected annual competitions. Juried by Dr. Sarah Kennel, Aaron Siskind Curator of Photography at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Selected work exhibited at the Woodmere Art Museum in Philadelphia and published in The Photo Review journal. $1,000 purchase prize from Haverford College plus equipment and printing prizes. All entrants receive a full-color catalogue. — Deadline: May 20, 2026. Fee: $40. Prize: $1,000 purchase prize + exhibition + publication. photography Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:07:50 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/lisbon-street-photo-fest-open-call-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/lisbon-street-photo-fest-open-call-2026/ 2nd edition. Street photography open call in two categories: Singles (individual photos) and Series (10–15 images). Finalists exhibited at Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa during festival weekend, 25–27 September 2026. €4,000 in cash prizes plus VSCO Pro memberships. Photos must be captured after 1 January 2024. No AI-generated content or watermarks. — Deadline: May 31, 2026. Fee: €10/image, €40/series. Prize: €4,000 + exhibition. exhibition Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:49:02 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/athens-street-photography-festival-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/athens-street-photography-festival-2026/ First edition of the Athens Street Photography Festival. Submit up to three street photographs taken in 2025 or 2026. Finalists' work exhibited at TAF (The Art Foundation) in Athens during the festival (May 14–17, 2026). Winner selected by Magnum photographer Nikos Economopoulos. Free to submit; selected finalists pay €50 per exhibited image to cover production costs. — Deadline: April 5, 2026. Fee: Free (€50/image if selected as finalist). Prize: Exhibition at TAF + winner selected by jury. exhibition Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:27:49 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/powerlines-documentary-photography-fellowship/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/powerlines-documentary-photography-fellowship/ Three-month documentary photography fellowship from PowerLines, a national nonprofit focused on modernizing public utilities. The fellow documents the human experience of rising utility costs across the United States. $30,000 stipend distributed over three months (May 15 – August 15, 2026). Joint ownership of all images produced. Fellows may accept non-conflicting external assignments during the fellowship. Applicants must have at least three years of professional documentary or photojournalism experience. — Deadline: April 15, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $30,000 stipend. grant Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:11:49 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/tulsa-artist-fellowship-2027-2029/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/tulsa-artist-fellowship-2027-2029/ Three-year fellowship for visual artists in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ten fellows selected from an open call. Each receives a $150,000 project development stipend, $36,000 housing stipend, fully subsidized private studio (337–583 sq ft), $3,600 studio assistant stipend, and $3,600 health/wellness stipend. Access to shared ceramics studio, woodshop, metal equipment, media lab, archival printer, performance space, and podcast studio. Fellows must relocate to Tulsa for the full three-year term (January 2027–December 2029). Applicants must be 25+ with at least five years of experience in the arts and a project proposal with community engagement focus. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, O-1 visa holders, or Tribal ID holders eligible. Applications open April 7, 2026. — Deadline: May 7, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $150,000 stipend + housing + studio. grant Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:11:56 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/womens-studio-workshop-studio-workspace-residency/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/womens-studio-workshop-studio-workspace-residency/ 4–6 week residency for artists at any career stage at Women's Studio Workshop in Rosendale, NY. Choose from five studios: intaglio, letterpress, papermaking, screenprinting, or darkroom photography. Housing and studio space fully subsidized. Staff assistance available. Artists work independently and provide their own materials. Residencies take place September through June, 1–2 years after application. — Deadline: May 15, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Housing + studio. residency Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:11:56 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/abstract-2026-glasgow-gallery-of-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/abstract-2026-glasgow-gallery-of-photography/ International photography exhibition on the theme of abstract. Submit images exploring abstract concepts in any photographic style. Selected work displayed in a month-long gallery exhibition in Glasgow, with work also appearing in an online gallery on the gallery's website. Images printed on Fujifilm photographic paper and framed in gallery frames. Photographers retain all copyright. — Deadline: April 24, 2026. Fee: Free (£48 if accepted). Prize: Exhibition. exhibition Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:30 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/portrait-2026-glasgow-gallery-of-photography/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/portrait-2026-glasgow-gallery-of-photography/ International photography exhibition on the theme of portrait. Open to everyone. Selected work displayed in a month-long gallery exhibition in Glasgow, with work also appearing in an online gallery on the gallery's website. Images printed on Fujifilm photographic paper and framed in gallery frames. Photographers retain all copyright. — Deadline: April 24, 2026. Fee: Free (£48 if accepted). Prize: Exhibition. exhibition Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:30 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/rancho-linda-vista-summer-artist-residency-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/rancho-linda-vista-summer-artist-residency-2026/ One-month summer residency for visual artists at Rancho Linda Vista, a historic arts community on 100+ acres in Oracle, Arizona. Resident receives a furnished one-bedroom house, separate studio space, and $1,000 stipend. Access to swimming pool, library, and wilderness trails. Open studio exhibit at conclusion of stay. Available for July or August 2026. Must provide own transportation and materials. MFA preferred but not required. — Deadline: April 17, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $1,000 stipend. residency Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:32:30 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/la-embajada-2026-el-local/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/la-embajada-2026-el-local/ Third edition of La Embajada, a programme promoting contemporary Spanish photography within the European circuit through an exhibition during the opening week of Rencontres d'Arles. Six projects selected, each artist receiving €1,400 fee. Selected photographers exhibit during the festival's opening week (July 6–13, 2026) and participate in active mediation with audiences. La Embajada creates a temporary 'embassy' to showcase photographic projects and foster professional connections at the epicentre of world photography. Organised by El Local (independent space for contemporary photography in Madrid) in partnership with Plataforma Fotografía e Imagen, with support from Spain's Ministry of Culture. Submit one project per applicant via digital form. Work must be produced and exhibition-ready. Physical presence in Arles during opening week is mandatory. — Deadline: April 19, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: €1,400 artist fee + exhibition. exhibition Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:11:51 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/12th-annual-international-open-call-rhode-island-center-for-photographic-arts/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/12th-annual-international-open-call-rhode-island-center-for-photographic-arts/ International showcase for contemporary voices in photography with no theme or prompt, bringing together image makers from around the world to survey current photographic practice. Open to all photographers 18+ worldwide working in any photographic process or technique. Juried by Crista Dix, Executive Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography. Up to 15 photographs accepted per entry. Exhibition at RICPA gallery in Providence, Rhode Island from July 16 through August 15, 2026. Opening reception July 16. Members receive 20% discount on entry fees. Work must be exhibition-ready, maximum 48 inches including frame. Delivery of accepted work by July 11. — Deadline: May 3, 2026. Fee: $40. Prize: $250 / $150 / $75. exhibition Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:09:52 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/aphf-pick-26-book-award/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/aphf-pick-26-book-award/ Annual juried photobook award from the Hellenic Centre of Photography as part of Athens Photo Festival. Open to all photobooks worldwide produced or published between January 2025 and March 2026 with a minimum edition of 100 copies. Winner receives €2,000 cash prize and inclusion in the main festival exhibition programme at Benaki Museum. Ten photobooks featured in the APhF:26 print catalogue, twenty shortlisted and exhibited at Benaki Museum / Pireos 138. All submitted works added to the APhF Library and Athens Photo Research Center. Submit online entry form, cover image, project description, artist biography, and mail two physical copies to the Hellenic Center of Photography in Athens. €15 for each additional project by the same applicant. — Deadline: April 28, 2026. Fee: €25. Prize: €2,000 + exhibition. zine Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:11:24 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/british-wildlife-photography-awards-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/british-wildlife-photography-awards-2026/ Annual photography competition celebrating the diversity and beauty of British wildlife, now in its fourteenth year. Open to photographers worldwide, but all images must be taken in Britain or the British Isles. Twelve categories including Animal Behaviour, Animal Portraits, Botanical Britain, Black and White, British Seasons, Coast and Marine, Habitat, Hidden Britain, Urban Wildlife, Wild Woods, Documentary Series, and Video. Photos must be taken after January 1, 2019. Youth competition (17 and under) is free to enter. Winners announced March 2027 and featured in the Collection 14 coffee table book and a UK touring exhibition. Post-processing permitted but no compositing, sky swapping, or object removal. Proceeds from auction of award-winning prints donated to Birds on the Brink charity. AI-generated images strictly prohibited. — Deadline: June 7, 2026. Fee: £35–£40. Prize: £10,000 total + book + touring exhibition. photography Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:14:54 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/jgs-fellowship-for-photography-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/jgs-fellowship-for-photography-2026/ Annual fellowship awarding $8,000 each to five photographers working in New York State outside New York City. Supports traditional and experimental photography including light-based work, alternative processes, or any form in which photography or photographic techniques are pivotal. Applicants must be 25 or older, current full-time residents of eligible NY State regions for at least 12 months, and not enrolled in a degree-seeking programme. Past recipients are not eligible. Applications submitted via Submittable. Notification of results in summer 2026. — Deadline: May 19, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: $8,000. grant Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:14:54 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/un-world-oceans-day-photo-competition-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/un-world-oceans-day-photo-competition-2026/ 13th annual photo competition coordinated by the UN Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, DivePhotoGuide, UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, and Nausicaá. Free and open to all skill levels worldwide. Four categories: Connecting Oceans (images demonstrating connections between oceanic ecosystems, species and people), Big and Small Underwater Faces (marine life portraits), Underwater Seascapes (minimum 50% of image underwater), and Above Water Seascapes (ocean-dependent landscapes from above). One image per category. Winners announced June 8 at the UN World Oceans Day event in New York. Winning images printed for global exhibitions. Participants must comply with an ethics charter regarding animal welfare and environmental protection. JPEG format, 2,000–6,000px longest dimension, max 4.9 MB. — Deadline: April 6, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Global exhibition + UN recognition. photography Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:54:25 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/anonymous-was-a-woman-environmental-art-grants-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/anonymous-was-a-woman-environmental-art-grants-2026/ Grants of up to $20,000 for environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists based in the United States or US territories. Over $470,000 in total funding for the 2026 cycle. All artistic disciplines eligible including photography and visual arts. Projects must already be in development at the time of application and must include a free public engagement component within the grant term. US citizenship not required but US residency is. Administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). One of the most significant arts grants available for women and gender-nonconforming artists working on environmental themes. — Deadline: April 7, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Up to $20,000. grant Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:54:25 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/black-and-white-photo-awards-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/black-and-white-photo-awards-2026/ International black-and-white photography competition now in its fifth edition. Six categories: Architecture, Street, Portrait, Fauna and Flora, Landscape, and a new Open Theme. Each €15 registration allows five images per chosen category. Absolute winner receives €1,500 cash, plus €200 for the best photograph in each category and 15 honourable mentions. Winning and finalist images published in the annual Black and White Photo Awards book. Open to all photographers worldwide aged 18+. Submissions via the official website. — Deadline: June 15, 2026. Fee: €15 per category. Prize: €1,500 absolute + €200 per category. photography Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:54:25 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/open-call-for-emerging-artists-elyse-tonna/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/open-call-for-emerging-artists-elyse-tonna/ Open call for emerging Maltese and Malta-based visual artists working in painting, sculpture, installation, video, ceramics, photography or across disciplines. An invitation to share current work and practice direction. Oriented towards work that can be exhibited and made available for sale. May lead to opportunities in upcoming exhibitions, projects or residencies from July 2026 onwards. Intended for emerging artists with some experience presenting work in exhibitions independently. Organised by Elyse Tonna, curator, architect and artistic director of axis_ art gallery in Malta. — Deadline: April 30, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Exhibition. exhibition Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:44:02 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/la-napoule-art-foundation-fall-residency-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/la-napoule-art-foundation-fall-residency-2026/ One-month international artist residency at a historic château on the French Riviera, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Open to emerging and established artists of all disciplines including photography, aged 18+, with no limitation on nationality. Residents receive accommodations in the château, a private studio workspace, daily breakfast, and most evening meals. Participants must communicate effectively in English or French. Residency dates October 6 – November 3, 2026. Applications evaluated on artistic vision, professional commitment, work quality, project significance, and collaborative willingness. Artists may apply once per calendar year; previous recipients may reapply but are given lower priority. Note: the historic château is not handicapped accessible. — Deadline: April 20, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Residency. residency Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:13:15 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/from-image-to-meaning-tirana-reporter-akademie/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/from-image-to-meaning-tirana-reporter-akademie/ Three full grants available for a seven-day intensive visual storytelling and writing workshop in Tirana, Albania (25–31 May 2026). Open to emerging and mid-career photographers, filmmakers, writers, and journalists working at the intersection of image and text. Led by documentary photographer Ilir Tsouko and writer Gabriel Proedl. Participants research, produce, edit, and present a short story combining photography, video (optional), and text. Culminates in a public group exhibition and presentation at Vila 31 x Art Explora. Selected projects (2–3) prepared for pitching to editors in Europe and the United States. Grants cover the full €750 participation fee (1 photographer, 1 writer, 1 filmmaker). Maximum 15 participants. Working language English, one-to-one mentoring also available in German and Greek/Albanian. Organised by Reporter Akademie (Germany) in partnership with Vila 31 x Art Explora (Tirana). — Deadline: April 12, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: 3 full grants (€750 each). grant Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:48:21 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/lucky-star-issue-5-camera-less/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/lucky-star-issue-5-camera-less/ Fifth issue of San Francisco indie photography magazine dedicated to camera-less and alternative photographic processes. Exploring experimental, often abstract methods including pinhole, lumen, cyanotype, chemigram, photogram, chlorophyll printing and more. Artists challenged to put down the camera and consider the physicality of making an image. Cohesive bodies or series of work encouraged and prioritised. Files must be at least 300 DPI, ready-to-print. Magazine printed at 6×9 inches with potential 9×12 inch full spreads. Artists whose work is accepted contacted via email within a week after deadline. Submissions from artists featured in previous issues considered last. — Deadline: April 27, 2026. Fee: Free. Prize: Publication. zine Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:15 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/2026-booooooom-art-photo-book-award/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/2026-booooooom-art-photo-book-award/ Annual award selecting 6 book projects and 2 zine projects for fully funded publication in partnership with Bookmobile. Books up to 100 pages and 10×10 inches, printed in 100 copies. Zines up to 36 pages, 5×7 inches, printed in 25 copies. Open to all artists, illustrators, and photographers. Non-members may submit one free zine proposal or pay $20 for a book proposal. Members submit unlimited at no extra cost. — Deadline: June 5, 2026. Fee: Free (zines) / $20 (books). Prize: Publication (6 books + 2 zines printed). zine Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:27:35 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/nachleben-2026/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/nachleben-2026/ Open call for the Nachleben photography festival in Verona, Italy, September 2026. Three photographers or collectives selected for exhibition. Selected artists receive two nights accommodation during opening weekend, meals, travel reimbursement up to €300, and a production budget of up to €1,000 for prints and installation. Open to photographers of any age. No thematic restrictions — jury selects on artistic merit. — Deadline: April 30, 2026. Fee: €28. Prize: Exhibition. exhibition Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:27:35 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/nova24-2026-project-open-call/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/nova24-2026-project-open-call/ Third edition of an indie photo and film festival in Detroit. Open call for photographers and filmmakers to present experimental and innovative work. Selected projects exhibited during the festival across indoor and outdoor projection galleries, mural installations, gallery exhibitions, film screenings, and artist talks. Festival runs June 26 – July 31, 2026 across multiple Detroit venues. Founded in 2023 to connect Detroit's lens-based creative community with international audiences. — Deadline: April 22, 2026. Fee: $10 donation (free for limited income). Prize: Exhibition at festival. photography Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:13:01 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/archifoto-2026-architecture-landscape/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/archifoto-2026-architecture-landscape/ Eighth edition of the European architectural photography competition organised by La Chambre and Maison Européenne de l'Architecture – Rhin supérieur. Theme: Architecture & Landscape — photographs revealing complementarities or tensions between architecture and landscape, exploring how they shape territories and communities amid climate and demographic changes. Five nominees each receive €500 and are exhibited at La Chambre in Strasbourg in autumn 2026, with touring exhibitions across partner venues in the Upper Rhine region. Running since 2010, combining documentary and artistic perspectives on current architectural issues. — Deadline: June 1, 2026. Fee: €10. Prize: €500 + exhibition. photography Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:13:01 GMT https://opencalls.monographica.com/appalachian-nature-art-photography-competition-exhibition-arcadian-gallery/ https://opencalls.monographica.com/appalachian-nature-art-photography-competition-exhibition-arcadian-gallery/ Regional competition celebrating the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Photography-specific awards include Best of Show Photography ($500), Best Landscape Photography ($250), and Best Living Thing Photography ($250), plus a People's Choice Award ($250). Two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting Appalachian nature — landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects from any Appalachian state. Exhibition May 15 – June 20, 2026 at Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, MD. Juried by Steven David Johnson (photography) and Terry Miller (art). — Deadline: April 7, 2026. Fee: $15. Prize: $500 Best of Show + additional awards. exhibition Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:11:40 GMT