Open Calls with Entry Fees
Open calls with entry fees. Competitions, exhibitions, and submissions for photographers and visual artists.
THE PORTRAIT · Praxis Photo Arts Center
April 5, 2026 · $35
Exploring depth and complexity of the human subject. All lens-based practices welcome. Minneapolis, MN.
Vision(ary) 2026: Raising Our Voices · Griffin Museum of Photography
April 5, 2026 · $45
Outdoor public art exhibition in Winchester, MA. Theme: advocacy and social justice. Juror: Elizabeth Krist (Nat Geo).
Portals: New Perspectives · PhotoPlace Gallery
April 6, 2026 · $39
Exploring openings, thresholds, and transitions — windows, doorways, mirrors, gates, frames within frames.
CPA Artist Grants 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
April 7, 2026 · $30
Five $5,000 grants: emerging, mid-career, landscape, LGBTQ+, and Monterey County resident photographers.
reFocus Awards - Black and White Photo Contest
April 7, 2026 · $25–$50
Celebrating black and white photography. Cash prizes and career-enhancing recognition.
Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition · Arcadian Gallery
April 7, 2026 · $15
Appalachian nature photography. $500 Best of Show plus landscape and wildlife awards. MD, PA, VA, WV, DC residents.
1839 Awards Color Photography Contest
April 8, 2026 · $25–$50
Celebrating color photography. $4,000 in cash prizes, digital gallery, and global artist directory.
Photo Trouvée Virtual Artist Residency — Spring 2026
April 8, 2026 · $650
10-week virtual residency for artists working with found/family photographs. Weekly Zoom calls, only 9 spots.
Human Depiction · Midwest Center for Photography
April 10, 2026 · $50/5 images
International portrait exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Capturing the essence of human subjects through emotional and expressive photography.
Sarajevo Photography Festival 2026
April 10, 2026 · €15-30
Opening week June 1-7. Grand Prix: €2,000. Canon-sponsored professional awards. Eight competition categories.
Framed: Black and White · Black Box Gallery
April 10, 2026 · $40
Juried black and white group show. Classic, nostalgic, and dynamic monochrome with diverse contemporary voices. Portland, OR.
Hiding in Plain Sight · Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
April 10, 2026 · $35
Exploring the unseen and forgotten. Challenging myths and revaluing overlooked subjects. Providence, RI.
Golden Shot International Photography Awards 2026
April 10, 2026 · $25–$35
International competition across 16 categories including Portrait, Landscape, Street, Fine Art, and Documentary.
Queer Conscience 2026 Photography Exhibition · The Image Flow
April 11, 2026 · $40
4th annual for LGBTQIA2+ community. Affirming truths and expressing resistance during Pride month. Mill Valley, CA.
RESTART2026 · Lithuanian Photographers' Association
April 12, 2026 · €15
For photographers starting careers or reconsidering direction. 10-20 new photographs. Top 3 win solo exhibition in Vilnius.
PPA Photo Award 2026 · Pasadena Photography Arts
April 12, 2026 · $42
For emerging US photographers. $2,000 prize, Lenscratch feature, virtual artist talk. Juror: Craig Krull.
Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography 2026 · PHOTO IS:RAEL
April 12, 2026 · $35–$45
International award. 20 finalists exhibited at Tel Aviv festival. Winner gets solo exhibition at 2027 festival.
light · A Smith Gallery
April 13, 2026 · $40
Exploring light as key element. 47 images selected. Juror: Elizabeth Avedon. Exhibition in Johnson City, TX.
REBIRTH — Monart Curates
April 15, 2026 · £99
Curated group exhibition in Bermondsey, London. Painting, photography, installation, textile, and video.
Thoughts of Summer · Southeast Center for Photography
April 15, 2026 · $35
Celebrating summer — family, friends, vacations. Jurors: Pictura co-curators. Greenville, SC.
Portrait Awards 2026 · Dodho Magazine
April 15, 2026 · €30–€60
Fourth edition celebrating portrait as a space of presence and authorship amidst visual saturation. Barcelona.
ViewPoint Gallery International Photography Competition
April 15, 2026 · $25
Twelve winners displayed professionally printed and framed for one month each, June 2026 to May 2027. Eastern Canada.
CITY Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
April 16, 2026 · $40–$45
Capturing personal urban experience from quiet moments to bustling energy. Santa Fe, NM.
I Can Buy Myself Flowers · Haze Gallery
April 16, 2026 · €35
Pop-up exhibition in Amsterdam exploring autonomy, intimacy turned inward, and self-directed desire. With PURPLEHAZE.
Montgomery Photo Festival 2026
April 17, 2026 · $35
Eighth annual festival. Four categories: Color, Monochromatic, Alternative process, Manipulation. No theme.
A Black Perspective: Celebrating the Voice & Vision · PhotoSC
April 18, 2026 · $35
For Black photographers exploring resilience, heritage, joy, and identity. Exhibition in Columbia, SC. Juried by Arnika Dawkins.
HOME Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
April 18, 2026 · $40–$45
Home as feeling, memory, sanctuary. Exploring domesticity, heritage, shelter, and identity. Tucson, AZ.
ANIMAL LIFE · Praxis Photo Arts Center
April 19, 2026 · $35
Exploring animal subjects with curiosity, empathy, and imagination. All lens-based work welcome. Minneapolis.
LUMINOSITY - The Impact of Light · New York Center for Photographic Arts
April 19, 2026 · $40
Exploring light's presence, absence, and location. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, catalogue. New York.
Womanhood · Photobook Cafe & Rapid Eye Darkroom
April 20, 2026 · £25
Exploring Womanhood in all its forms — group exhibition and zine. Guest judge Francesca Allen.
ZRNO Festival 2026 — Open Call
April 20, 2026 · €21
International festival of alternative photography. Analog and noble processes. Theme: Unfocus to see.
The Narrative · TCG Gallery
April 20, 2026 · $15
International open call for all forms of two-dimensional images, traditional and non-conventional media.
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026 · National Portrait Gallery
April 21, 2026 · £22/image
Premier international portrait prize. £15,000 first prize. Exhibition at National Portrait Gallery, London, Nov 2026–Jan 2027.
Solo Exhibition May 2026 · All About Photo
April 21, 2026 · $45
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
FMoPA International Photography Competition 2026 · Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
April 22, 2026 · $10
International jury selection. Winning entries printed and exhibited at Ybor City, Tampa, June-August 2026.
NOVA24 2026 Project Open Call
April 22, 2026 · $10 donation (free for limited income)
Indie photo + film festival in Detroit. Projections, gallery shows, screenings. Experimental and innovative work. June–July 2026.
Black & White Spider Awards 2026
April 24, 2026 · $30–$35
Leading international B&W photography award. 21st edition. 235+ title awards. Judged by Steve McCurry and others.
LSI Women in Photography Grant 2026 · Leica Society International
April 24, 2026 · $35
Theme: Where We Stand. $10,000 grant plus Leica camera and lens. Limited to first 100 applicants.
The Flow 2026 Photo Contest · Flow Trip Magazine
April 24, 2026 · $6/image
Kodak-presented contest. $50,000 in prizes across 5 categories (Film, Surf, Nature, Energy, Oneness). $6/image.
ABSURIA — International Abstract & Surrealist Photography Contest 2026
April 26, 2026 · €20–€50
First international festival for abstract & surrealist photography. Physical exhibition in Tours, France. Trophy + online 3D gallery.
Film Photo Award 2026
April 26, 2026 · $25–$35
Three grants of professional film and processing by Praus Productions. US-based photographers only.
Impressum Photo Award 2026 · Appennino Foto Festival
April 26, 2026 · €30
7 open-theme sections and 2 themed projects (Rigenerare). Free entry ages 16-20. Finalists exhibited one month.
ND Awards 2026
April 26, 2026 · $19–$29
International competition across Architecture, Editorial, Fine Art, Nature, People, and Special categories.
Motion · PH21 Gallery
April 27, 2026 · €25–€50
Curated group show on motion in photography. Physical exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Student rates available.
APhF Pick:26 Book Award
April 28, 2026 · €25
Photobook award from Athens Photo Festival. €2,000 prize. 20 shortlisted exhibited at Benaki Museum. Min 100-copy edition.
Athens Photo Festival Dummy Award 2026
April 28, 2026 · €25
Dummy award with Chose Commune publishing contract (up to €15K). 20 shortlisted exhibited at Athens Photo Festival, Benaki Museum.
AAP Magazine #57 Portrait · All About Photo
April 28, 2026 · $30–$35
Portrait photography competition. $1,000 cash prize, publication in AAP Magazine, and global recognition.
reFocus Awards - Color Photography Contest
April 29, 2026 · $25–$50
Celebrating color photography. Cash prizes and digital gallery placement.
Villa Lena Foundation — Artist Residency 2027
April 30, 2026 · €21
4–5 week residency in a Tuscan villa with studio, accommodation, and meals. €150/week residency fee. All disciplines.
Cumberland Valley Photographers 2026 · Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
April 30, 2026 · $15
Juried museum exhibition on America's 250th anniversary themes. Open to MD, VA, WV, PA, DC photographers. $3K+ in cash prizes.
2026 Fotograf Magazine Open Call
April 30, 2026 · €35
Fine-art photography and moving image for the next printed issue. Independent and non-commercial projects.
Life Framer — Colors
April 30, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Jimmy Marble. Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
Objectif FEMMES 2026 · PARISARTISTES#
April 30, 2026 · €40
Open call for female photographers exploring the bicentennial of photography. Exhibition at Salons Aguado in Paris.
International Photography Awards 2026
April 30, 2026 · $20–$40
One of the most prestigious annual competitions. 23rd edition. $60,000 prize pool across eleven categories.
London Photography Awards 2026 · International Awards Associate
April 30, 2026 · $25–$50
International awards across 13 categories. Separate professional and amateur/student divisions.
Photo Journalism Prize 2026
April 30, 2026 · €20–€25
International award for editorial and documentary photography. 11 categories including Conflict and Human Rights.
Gomma Black and White Photo Award 2026
April 30, 2026 · €29
Project-based B&W competition. Submit 8-24 images. Winners published in a dedicated book. 3rd edition.
Landskrona Foto & Breadfield Dummy Award 2026
April 30, 2026 · €30
Photobook dummy competition. Winner receives full publication by Breadfield Press in 2027.
International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026
April 30, 2026 · $22
Celebrating aerial photography from all platforms — drones, planes, helicopters, mountains, and skyscrapers.
New Wave Photography Award 2026 · Lightbox Photo Library
April 30, 2026 · TWD 1,200
Biennial award for emerging photographers. Judged by 16 curators from Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
SIYU Award 2026
April 30, 2026 · CHF 50
Award for young Swiss photographers. Ten finalists exhibited at Photobastei Zurich with catalogue. Free theme.
Nachleben 2026 · Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici
April 30, 2026 · €28
Three photographers exhibited at September festival in Verona. €300 travel + €1,000 print budget + accommodation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2026
May 31, 2026 · $17–$68
Celebrating realistic landscape photography. No AI or compositing. RAW file checks for finalists.
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.
EMERGE 2026 · Midwest Center for Photography
June 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
Fellowship for emerging photographers. 20 selected for exhibition, one awarded $200 + year-long online representation.
Archifoto 2026 — Architecture & Landscape · La Chambre
June 1, 2026 · €10
European architectural photography award, 8th edition. Theme: Architecture & Landscape. €500 per nominee + exhibition in Strasbourg.
Minimalist Photography Awards 2026
June 2, 2026 · €20–25/image
International award for minimalist photography. €2,000 grand prize, book publication, and exhibition. 12 categories.
JUST ADD WATER · Art Fluent
June 5, 2026 · $25
Exploring water — oceans, rain, rivers, puddles. Online exhibition. Boston, MA.
BOTANICALS · New York Center for Photographic Arts
June 7, 2026 · $40
All photographic processes accepted. $4,000 cash prize, online gallery, and catalogue. New York.
British Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
June 7, 2026 · £35–£40
UK wildlife photography awards — 12 categories. Winners in Collection 14 book + UK touring exhibition. Youth entry free.
Rarefied Light 2026 · Alaska Photographic Center
June 10, 2026 · $15–$30
Statewide juried exhibition with Nevada Wier (Nat Geo). Travels to four Alaska galleries from October 2026.
FLORA — Shutter Hub Editions Publication
June 11, 2026 · £15+
Printed photobook celebrating plant life and natural growth. Pay-what-you-can entry, £15 minimum.
SQUARE Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
June 13, 2026 · $40
Square format photography — all genres. Pro printing and museum framing included. Three-month exhibition in Tucson, AZ.
Bowness Photography Prize 2026
June 15, 2026 · $55 AUD
Australia's richest photography prize. $50,000 AUD winner. 20th year. Australian citizens/residents only.
Hariban Award 2026 · Benrido
June 15, 2026 · $50
International collotype competition. Grand Prize: two-week residency in Kyoto with master collotype printers.
photoED Magazine — Home VS Away (Issue #77)
June 15, 2026 · $20 CAD
Fine art projects investigating home, being away, or the tension between. Published in print edition.
Black and White Photo Awards 2026
June 15, 2026 · €15 per category
International B&W competition — 6 categories incl. Architecture, Street, Landscape. €1,500 absolute winner + €200 per category.
Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2027 · Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
June 17, 2026 · $35 CAD
Fully funded month-long photography residency at Banff Centre. $1,000 materials + travel bursary. For mid-career Canadian photographers.
Evolution Grant · Art Fluent
June 19, 2026 · $35
Unrestricted $1,000 grant per cycle for individual artists with recognized artistic excellence.
Photo of the Season — Worth a Thousand Words · The Image Flow
June 20, 2026 · $15
Seasonal competition for narrative-driven images. $150 first prize. The Image Flow gallery, San Anselmo, CA.
Berlin Photo Awards 2026
June 27, 2026 · €25
International competition with 24 categories. Winners exhibited at ERSTERERSTER Gallery Berlin.
Arte Laguna Prize 2026
June 30, 2026 · €97–€122
International competition at Arsenale Nord, Venice. 120 finalists. €10,000 first prize. All media.
The Shape of a Moment · Exposure Photo Gallery
June 30, 2026 · $5–$20
Capturing fleeting moments. Gold Award winner receives solo exhibition. Juror: Gary Hershorn (Reuters).
Developed Work 2026 · Midwest Center for Photography
July 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
National fellowship for developed bodies of work. $200 award + one year online representation at MWCP, Wichita.
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.
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.
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.
Chromatic Photography Awards 2026
July 19, 2026 · $17–$22
International color competition across 20 categories. Separate Professional and Amateur divisions.
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.
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.
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.
Tokyo International Foto Award 2026
August 1, 2026 · €15–€50
International competition introducing photographers to Tokyo's creative community. Winners exhibited in Tokyo.
Milano Photo Awards 2026 · TheStreetSoup
August 15, 2026 · €20–€80
Exhibition and contest in Milan with Sebastiao Salgado tribute. Street, portraits, reportage, nature. Nikon Italia.
Aesthetica Art Prize 2026
August 31, 2026 · £25
Contemporary art prize. Winners exhibited at major public gallery and published in Aesthetica Magazine.
photoED Magazine — Real VS Imagined
September 9, 2026 · $20 CAD
Fine art projects engaging with what is real versus imagined. Published in print and digital editions.
Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize 2026
September 15, 2026 · $50–$75
Celebrating innovative photographic books. Three categories. $3,000 Book of the Year. Open worldwide.
Atlas of Ruins Vol.3 — Call for Photos · Reuse Italy
October 1, 2026 · €10–€30
Photographs of architectural ruins from anywhere in the world for a printed book. Three registration tiers.
Exibart Street Photography Contest — 5th Edition
October 15, 2026 · €10–€49
International street contest by Italy's leading art magazine. Leica Q3 grand prize. Five categories.
8th Chelsea International Photography Competition · Agora Gallery
November 3, 2026 · $45–$55
Exhibition at Agora Gallery in Chelsea, New York. 30 photographers. Five $500 cash prizes.
Monochrome Awards 2026
November 15, 2026 · $22–$27
International B&W competition with 14 categories. Professional and amateur divisions. Annual book.
Annual Photography Awards 2026
December 13, 2026 · $25–$40
8th edition. Five main categories, 25 subcategories. Looking for bold and innovative approaches.
Nes Artist Residency — Fall 2026
Continuous · €850/month
Residency in Skagaströnd, Iceland. 1-3 month stays. Private bedroom, shared studio. Artists and writers.
Innovate Grants - Quarterly Grants
Continuous · $35
Quarterly grants: 2 x $1,800 (one photographer, one artist). 12 honorable mentions per cycle.
Open Doors Takeovers
Continuous · £17
Discovery account featuring artist takeovers. Connected to UNSEEN art fair and Approche.
Noice Magazine — Open Submissions
Continuous · $10–$50
Print-to-order magazine with themed issues. Minimalism, social issues, and humor. Limited editions.
7th Annual Alternative Process Photography Exhibition · The Image Flow / Praxis Gallery
July 24, 2023 · $35
Cyanotype, wet plate collodion, salt printing, platinum/palladium, and other alternative photographic processes.
Helsinki Analog Festival 2026 - Analog Practice Exhibition
December 14, 2025 · €20
International open call for artists using analog processes. Celebrating materiality and craftsmanship.
Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography 2026 · New Orleans Photo Alliance
February 2, 2026 · $25
Annual grant for Gulf Coast photographers combining artistic excellence with sustained cultural documentary work.
The Cortona on The Move / BarTur Grant
February 13, 2026 · $25
Supporting photographers with ongoing projects and clear authorship. Winners exhibited at Cortona On The Move festival.
Photobook Open Call 2026 · Photometria International Photography Festival
February 20, 2026 · €20
Artist books, self-published photobooks, limited editions, zines, and DIY publications for the 18th Photometria Festival.
FOTOFILMIC OPEN 2026
February 28, 2026 · $50
Exhibition featuring contemporary film-based photography. Exhibition May 2–31, 2026 at FOTOFILMIC, Bowen Island, BC.
10. Merck-Preis der Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie · Darmstadt Days of Photography
March 15, 2026 · €25
Festival seeking projects exploring 'unstable presence' through direct contact with reality.
Athens Photo Festival 2026
March 17, 2026 · €25
Major international festival at Benaki Museum. ~80 artists exhibited across 3,000+ sqm. Production costs covered.
Discovery Art Fair Cologne - Art Fair Spot · New & Abstract Gallery Berlin
March 18, 2026 · €20
Exclusive art fair spot at Discovery Art Fair Cologne at the New & Abstract booth. Abstract and contemporary art.
Seeing America · Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
March 18, 2026 · $30–$50
Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Exhibition during Photography Month Sacramento.
Organ Vida 14 - Happy Spiraling
March 18, 2026 · €35
Exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb. €300 artist fee, mentorship, travel and accommodation covered.
Innovate Grants - Winter $1,800 Grants
March 19, 2026 · $35
Two $1,800 quarterly grants for visual artists and photographers. Twelve honorable mentions also featured.
Solo Exhibition April 2026 · All About Photo
March 20, 2026 · $45
Monthly featured photographer showcase with global audience visibility. April 2026 in La Jolla, CA.
this place is strange · midwest nice art
March 20, 2026 · $5
Virtual exhibition seeking the weird underbelly of place — folklore, rust belt decay, uncanny moments.
Creatura Magazine Issue 02 — What We Call Home
March 22, 2026 · €15
Indie print magazine exploring the idea of home — not only as physical space but as emotional territory.
Lobster Club Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · $25
Weeklong summer residency at Camp Singers in Delhi, New York — 88 acres with restored 1870s lodge. Group show in NYC.
Foto Tallinn 2026 Art Fair
March 23, 2026 · €150–€250
Estonia's only international art fair dedicated to contemporary photography. At Kai Art Centre in Tallinn.
Whimsical · A Photographer's Place
March 24, 2026 · $35
Seeking work that surprises and delights through playful storytelling, surreal elements, and unexpected juxtapositions.
Fast Forward: Analog Photography as a Third Space · Los Angeles Center for Photography
March 24, 2026 · $25–$200
Analog-only submissions exploring how photography creates space for camaraderie and interaction.
The Human Portrait · Photo Artfolio
March 25, 2026 · $20
Global online exhibit honoring portraiture in all forms — documentary, fine art, street, conceptual, and experimental.
Brussels Street Photography Festival 2026
March 25, 2026 · €12–€45
International street photography competition with Singles and Series tracks. Exhibition in Brussels, May 2026.
BOTANICAL Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
March 26, 2026 · $40–$45
Beyond documentation — seeking character in a leaf, architecture in a seedpod. All styles welcome. Santa Fe, NM.
MUSE Photography Awards 2026 · International Awards Associate
March 26, 2026 · $25–$55
International competition across 14+ categories. Professional and Amateur divisions. Winners featured on Muse.World.
Portfolio 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
March 27, 2026 · $75–$105
Juried exhibition for cohesive bodies of work. Juror: Natasha Egan (MoCP). Winner eligible for $4,000 purchase award.
International Color Awards 2026
March 27, 2026 · $30–$35
19th annual international color photography competition. 235+ title awards across 35 categories.
Solo Statement — Doesn't Play Well with Others · Bushwick Gallery
March 27, 2026 · $25
One-night solo takeover of Bushwick Gallery in Brooklyn. Full transformation of the space by a single artist.
The Woman Artist Award — 6th Edition · Arts to Hearts Project
March 27, 2026 · $12
Global art prize celebrating emerging and mid-career women artists. Open theme, any medium including photography.
The Magic of Light - Photography Open Call · Art/Space 114
March 28, 2026 · $45
Film, digital, and alternative process photography including hybrid approaches. Exhibition in Los Angeles.
COLOR Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
March 28, 2026 · $40–$45
Exploring color as one of the most powerful storytelling tools. Bold, subtle, vibrant, or muted. Tucson, AZ.
Prix Révélation SAIF x La Kabine 2026
March 29, 2026 · €5
Award for emerging contemporary photography. €2,000 prize plus exhibition during Festival OFF Arles.
Contemporary Trends in Beauty · L.A. Photo Curator
March 29, 2026 · $25
Handcrafted prints using alternative photographic processes. Final print must be handmade. No AI-generated images.
Form Photo Award 2026
March 29, 2026 · €35
Annual prize for contemporary image-making. Top 5 exhibit at photo basel during Art Basel Week, June 2026.
Head On Photo Festival 2026
March 29, 2026 · $35 AUD
Major international festival in Sydney. AUD 80,000 prize pool across Portrait, Landscape, and Exposure categories.
Paradajs Photo Fest 2026 — Welcome to Paradise
March 29, 2026 · €10–€15
Exploring paradise in unconventional ways. Grand Prix: €2,000 + one-month residency in Banská Štiavnica.
SUB(SCAPE) — Manifest Gallery Season 22
March 29, 2026 · $45
Themed exhibition exploring what lies beneath the visible — structural, psychological, or social systems. Cincinnati.
BBA Photography Prize 2026
March 30, 2026 · €59
International photography prize. First prize: solo exhibition at BBA Gallery Berlin in 2027 and Artsy profile.
KYOTOGRAPHIE International Portfolio Review 2026
March 31, 2026 · ¥2,000
Portfolio review with world-class experts in Kyoto. Fujifilm Award and KYOTOGRAPHIE x Dazed Award for emerging work.
Life Framer — Black & White
March 31, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Léa Thouin. Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles. $24,000 annual prizes.
On the Block - Street & Urban Photography · Lucie Foundation
March 31, 2026 · $20
Celebrating unposed, unfiltered street moments revealing quiet truths and vivid stories of urban life.
Photographic Exploration Project: ENTANGLEMENT · PEP Photography
March 31, 2026 · €5–€15
Exploring intricate webs of connections from intimate relationships to global systems. Group exhibition in Berlin.
The Process Room - Open Call for Workshops & Artworks · Alternative Processes
March 31, 2026 · PWYC
Workshops and artworks exploring alternative photographic processes. With Photobook Cafe.
Mini Artist Grant for Emerging & Mid-Career Artists · Photo Trouvee Magazine
March 31, 2026 · $10
Grant for emerging and mid-career artists working with found photography and alternative processes.
FotoSlovo Award 2026
March 31, 2026 · €9–€42
International competition. Prizes: €2,000 cash, exhibitions, Limassol Biennale, magazine feature, book production.
2026 Street Photo Award · The Independent Photographer
March 31, 2026 · $15–$40
Monthly street photography competition. $1,000 winner prize, PBC Gallery London exhibition. $2,700 total pool.
A Stranger's Face: Travel Portraits (KLPA) · Kuala Lumpur Photo Awards
March 31, 2026 · €15-65
18th edition seeking travel portraits of strangers. Featured in Malaysian exhibition and international partner festivals.
AAP Magazine #56 Shadows · All About Photo
March 31, 2026 · $30–$35
Mastering shadows in photography. $1,000 cash prize, publication, and global recognition.
Color, Culture, Continuum – An Asian American Mosaic · Asian American Museum of Orange County
March 31, 2026 · $30
Celebrating Asian American life through photography — identity, heritage, and community.
Night Works · Decagon Gallery
March 31, 2026 · $10–$25
Seeking images made after dark where night is not simply a setting but an active collaborator.
Griffin Museum — Self Published Photobook Exhibition 2026
March 31, 2026 · $45
16th annual exhibition showcasing up to 50 self-published photobooks at the Griffin Gallery, summer 2026.
Griffin Museum — Handmade Photobook Exhibition 2026
March 31, 2026 · $45
Exhibition for handcrafted photobooks where the artist's hand shapes the object itself.
Off The Clock 2026 · APA Los Angeles
March 31, 2026 · $20–$40
15th annual curated competition for personal work. Juror: Chris Pichler (Nazraeli Press). 100 winners, printed catalogue.
Residency Program 2026 · Aurora PhotoCenter
March 31, 2026 · $10
Two-week residency for photo-based media at Herron School of Art + Design. $1,000 stipend. Darkroom facilities included.
People 2026 · Grid Photo Gallery
March 31, 2026 · €7
Exploring the human figure across all approaches — portraits, documentary, street, and studio. Online exhibition.
Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography · PhotoSynthesis
March 31, 2026 · $30
Photograms, chemigrams, lumen prints, cyanotypes, and composites blending camera and non-camera methods.
X ROID Bonn 2026 · The Stage Gallery
March 31, 2026 · €225
7th edition of the international instant art expo for Polaroid and Fuji Instax. Three-day exhibition in Bonn.
Photobook Feature — In Focus · Der Greif
March 31, 2026 · PWYC
Photobooks featured in Der Greif's Articles section with editorial write-up. Self-published and small-edition welcome.
Guest Room: Shana Lopes & Aspen Mays · Der Greif
April 2, 2026 · PWYC
Theme: "A Little Bit of Magic" — doubling, sleight of hand, constructed realities, illusion. Curated for Der Greif.
2026 International Portfolio Competition · Soho Photo Gallery
April 3, 2026 · $60
NYC's longest-running cooperative gallery awarding three solo shows. Portfolio of 10-15 images. AI assist OK.