Open Calls for Artists in France
Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in France. Browse and apply today.
Macadam Awards 2026 · Street Macadam
Street & documentary photo award, 3rd ed. Worldwide; winners show at Rome & Mexico festivals and publish in EPIC magazine.
Grand Prix de la Photographie Paris Match 2026
Paris Match's first national photo Grand Prix for the Bicentenary of Photography — submit a 4-image series capturing contemporary France.
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris 2026
One of Europe's most prestigious awards. Categories from Analog to Advertising. Exhibited in Paris.
PERSPA 2026 — Prix de la Perspective Architecturale
Architectural photography prize — €1,000 grand prize, physical exhibition in France, and annual publication. €25 per entry.
Camera Clara Photo Award 2026
Exclusively for large-format camera photographers. Unpublished series of 5-10 images. Prize money + exhibition.
Les Photographiques 2027 — Open Call
Free open call for the 2027 Les Photographiques festival in Le Mans. €500 fee + travel. General + landscape strands (200LUX bicentennial).
Grant for a New Humanitarian Perspective 2026 · Action Against Hunger
One €5,000 grant for photographers & content creators documenting food systems and nutrition. Free, international entry.
Legacy · Ajanaku Gallery
Ajanaku Gallery's founding photo-and-text show on Afro-Caribbean heritage. Free; up to two works pairing image and text. Neuilly-Plaisance, France, Dec 2026.
2026 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards
Prestigious Aperture × Paris Photo photobook awards; First PhotoBook wins $10,000. Shortlist exhibited at Paris Photo, Grand Palais.
La Napoule Art Foundation — International Artist Residency Spring 2027
One-month residency at a château on the French Riviera. Accommodation, meals & private studio included. All disciplines welcome.
Eurazeo Photo Prize 2026
Eurazeo's relaunched photography grant: a €20,000 award plus mentorship and industry connections to develop an ambitious long-term project.