Open Calls for Artists in France
Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in France. Browse and apply today.
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.
Read Against the Machine — Arles 2026 · Der Greif
June 7, 2026 · PWYC
Der Greif × MRO Arles 2026 workshop & 1:1 portfolio reviews. Group screening at MRO Foundation. PWYC; deadline 7 June 2026.
Circulation(s) Festival 2027 — 17th Edition Open Call
June 7, 2026 · Free until May 24 / €20 from May 25
Major European festival of young photography at CENTQUATRE-Paris. Free until May 24, then €20. ~15 photographers selected for spring 2027.
Jean Giono Photography Contest 2026 · Les Amis de Jean Giono
June 15, 2026 · Free
Free contest by Les Amis de Jean Giono and Regards Alpins. Photos inspired by Giono's Noé. Awards at Rencontres Giono, Manosque.
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.
Camera Clara Photo Award 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
Exclusively for large-format camera photographers. Unpublished series of 5-10 images. Prize money + exhibition.
Les Photographiques 2027 — Open Call
July 31, 2026 · Free
Free open call for the 2027 Les Photographiques festival in Le Mans. €500 fee + travel. General + landscape strands (200LUX bicentennial).