Open Calls with Cash Prizes
Open calls offering cash awards, grants, and monetary prizes for photographers and visual artists. Browse competitions with cash prizes and apply today.
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.
Golden Turtle International Wildlife Festival 2026
April 7, 2026 · Free
International wildlife competition in 12 categories. Finalists exhibited in Moscow, published in festival album.
reFocus Awards - Black and White Photo Contest
April 7, 2026 · $25–$50
Celebrating black and white photography. Cash prizes and career-enhancing recognition.
Siena Creative Photo Awards 2026
April 7, 2026 · Free
International contest rewarding originality across 8 categories. Winners honored at ceremony in Siena's Teatro dei Rinnovati.
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.
Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants 2026
April 7, 2026 · Free
Up to $20K grants for environmental art by women/trans/GNC artists in the US. $470K+ total. All visual arts incl. photography.
1839 Awards Color Photography Contest
April 8, 2026 · $25–$50
Celebrating color photography. $4,000 in cash prizes, digital gallery, and global artist directory.
Cut+Paste Magazine Issue 17 — Gather
April 9, 2026 · Free
Themed around autumn gathering — harvest, friends and family, cozy candlelit moments. Pays $15+ if selected.
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.
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.
Generator Cooperative Art Production Fund — Round 10
April 12, 2026 · Free
Production bursaries for artists. No restrictions on age, medium, geography, or language.
SCAN Tarragona — Talent Latent 2026
April 12, 2026 · Free
International festival open call. Theme: Metamorphosis. €500 fee for selected projects. Exhibition Oct-Nov 2026.
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.
From Image to Meaning – Tirana · Reporter Akademie
April 12, 2026 · Free
3 full grants for a 7-day visual storytelling workshop in Tirana. Exhibition at Vila 31 x Art Explora. Projects pitched to editors.
Hidden Narratives Residency 2026 · Photoworks
April 13, 2026 · Free
Year-long residency with Royal Geographical Society's 1M+ photo archive (1845–1945). Three UK visits, Summit Photo exhibition. Italian artists only.
The Eden Artists Now Award 2026
April 13, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $3,000 grant plus four-week residency at The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts in Manhattan.
XVI Concurso Internacional de Fotografía sobre Humanización Asistencial · Hospital San Juan de Dios de León
April 13, 2026 · Free
Photography reflecting humanization, solidarity, and care in healthcare and everyday life. Prizes: €600/€400/€200.
XIX Premio de Fotografía Fundación ENAIRE 2026
April 13, 2026 · Free
Prestigious prize since 2005. Open theme. Winning works join the ENAIRE Contemporary Art Collection.
Artphilein Open Call 2026
April 15, 2026 · Free
Exploring adolescence — digital culture, identity, contemporary pressures. Solo exhibition and CHF 1,000 award.
Sharing and Caring Cities: Portraits of Collective Urban Life · Penn Institute for Urban Research
April 15, 2026 · Free
10th annual contest exploring shared urban spaces addressing inequality and climate change.
Street Photography Barcelona Contest 2026
April 15, 2026 · Free
Authentic images of urban life. Three categories: Local, National, International. Exhibited at Galerie Art Nomade.
PowerLines Documentary Photography Fellowship
April 15, 2026 · Free
$30,000 documentary fellowship. Three months documenting the impact of rising utility costs on US communities.
Rancho Linda Vista — Summer Artist Residency 2026
April 17, 2026 · Free
One-month summer residency with $1,000 stipend, house, and studio on 100+ acres of Arizona wilderness.
Montgomery Photo Festival 2026
April 17, 2026 · $35
Eighth annual festival. Four categories: Color, Monochromatic, Alternative process, Manipulation. No theme.
Jugend fotografiert Deutschland 2025 · laif foundation
April 17, 2026 · Free
German youth contest ages 10-18. Documentary photo stories. "Be you. Be seen. Be heard." Teams welcome.
La Embajada 2026 · El Local
April 19, 2026 · Free
Six Spanish photographers exhibit at Rencontres d'Arles opening week. €1,400 each. Free, supported by Ministry of Culture.
43rd Center Annual · Houston Center for Photography
April 19, 2026 · Free
Houston Center for Photography's annual group exhibition. Juried by Asha Iman Veal. Two $500 honoraria.
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.
Women in Nature — Artist's Commission · Photo Museum Ireland
April 20, 2026 · Free
€15,000 commission for 12 portraits of women in nature restoration across Ireland. Exhibition + publication.
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.
LensCulture Critics' Choice 2026
April 22, 2026 · Free (1 image), $10/extra
20 leading critics each select 3 photographers. Top Ten receive $1,000 and exhibition at Photo London 2027.
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.
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.
L'Image Satellite 2026 · Sept Off
April 26, 2026 · Free
Selected artists exhibit in Nice, Sep-Oct 2026. €500 honorarium, transport, accommodation, and travel covered.
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.
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.
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.
Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP) 2026 · Camera Austria
April 30, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Graz for early-career photographers. €1,000 stipend.
Inge Morath Award 2026 · Magnum Foundation
April 30, 2026 · Free
$7,500 grant for women/nonbinary photographers under 30. Long-term documentary project. 25th year. Selected by Magnum Photos membership.
Night Aesthetics · Fotografiska
April 30, 2026 · Free
Exploring the visual world of the night — light, movement, atmosphere. Three winners receive €2,500 each.
Life Framer — Colors
April 30, 2026 · $20–$100
Monthly competition judged by Jimmy Marble. Winners exhibited in New York, Tokyo, Milan, and Arles.
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.
International Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026
April 30, 2026 · $22
Celebrating aerial photography from all platforms — drones, planes, helicopters, mountains, and skyscrapers.
International Photography and Football Open Call 2026 · Fundación Televisa
April 30, 2026 · Free
Capture football in any form. Winners exhibited alongside Annie Leibovitz's Futbol 2026 in Mexico City.
Luz e Sombra — National Photography Competition · Égide — Associação Portuguesa das Artes
April 30, 2026 · Free
Portuguese competition exploring light and shadow. Six finalists published in artist-edition book and traveling exhibition.
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.
Outdoor Photography Magazine — Spring Landscapes
April 30, 2026 · Free
Submit spring landscape images for Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK). Winner receives walking poles.
SIYU Award 2026
April 30, 2026 · CHF 50
Award for young Swiss photographers. Ten finalists exhibited at Photobastei Zurich with catalogue. Free theme.
DPPF 2026 Sports Photography Grants
May 1, 2026 · Free
Seven $5,000 grants for emerging sports photographers plus mentorship. Up to 3 additional $2,500 grants.
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.
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.
XII Premio Internacional de Fotografía Jalón Ángel
May 4, 2026 · Free
Three categories: Portrait, Travel, Migration & Borders. One photo per category. No AI. Zaragoza, Spain.
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.
Bethany Arts Community — Fall Multidisciplinary Residency 2026
May 6, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency in Ossining, NY. $450 stipend, private studio, room and board. 12 artists across all disciplines.
Prix Virginia 2026 · Association Sylvia S.
May 7, 2026 · Free
International photography prize exclusively for professional women photographers. Submit 12-18 cohesive photographs.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship 2027–2029
May 7, 2026 · Free
Three-year fellowship: $150,000 stipend, housing, and studio in Tulsa. Ten fellows selected. Age 25+, must relocate.
Open Call — Il Reportage in Italia · Festival del Reportage
May 8, 2026 · Free
Reportage photography projects made in Italy. €500 prize, festival projection, full hospitality. Ascoli Piceno.
Hasselblad Foundation Nature Photography Grant 2026
May 8, 2026 · Free
Grant for photographic explorations of nature, landscape, and environment. Nordic citizens/residents. 1-3 year projects.
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.
LUMA Rencontres Dummy Book Award 2026
May 13, 2026 · Free
€25,000 production budget for winning photobook dummy. Exhibited at Les Rencontres d'Arles 2026.
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.
Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026 · FotoDocument
May 18, 2026 · Free
£4,000 grant for female documentary photographers. 10th edition, supported by Nikon. Free entry. Exhibition at POST Brighton.
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.
Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026 · Visa pour l'Image
May 19, 2026 · Free
€8,000 grant for female photojournalists. 26th edition with Canon. Long-term documentary projects. Exhibited at Perpignan.
JGS Fellowship for Photography 2026 · New York Foundation for the Arts
May 19, 2026 · Free
$8,000 fellowship for 5 NY State photographers (outside NYC). Supports traditional, experimental, and alternative process photography.
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.
nice;04 · midwest nice art
May 20, 2026 · Free
4th annual national juried exhibition. $800 in total prizes. JFAC Gallery, Northern State University, SD.
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.
Global Peace Photo Award 2026 · Global Peace Photo Award
May 24, 2026 · Free
Free award for photos of peaceful coexistence. €11,000 in prizes, Alfred Fried Peace Medal, Vienna ceremony.
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.
Nature Photographer of the Year 2026
May 31, 2026 · €35
International nature competition with 12 categories plus young photographers and portfolio awards.
HIPA Photography Award 2026 · Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
May 31, 2026 · Free
Major international award. 2026 theme: Family. Free entry. Categories include Dreams Through AI and Sports.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2026
May 31, 2026 · $17–$68
Celebrating realistic landscape photography. No AI or compositing. RAW file checks for finalists.
Queer Nature Photography Awards 2026 · Narwhal Rainbow Alliance
May 31, 2026 · Free
Free-entry award celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity through nature photography. Prizes include exhibitions.
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.
Lenscratch Student Prize 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
Annual prize for student photographers. $2,000 first prize plus mentorship with Aline Smithson.
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.
Working Assumptions Project Grants 2026 · Working Assumptions
June 1, 2026 · Free
Six $10,000 grants for photography projects exploring family. Unrestricted funding for journalistic, artistic, or educational work.
Artadia Awards 2026 — San Francisco Bay Area
June 1, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $15,000 grants for contemporary visual artists in SF Bay Area. Two-round jury with studio visits.
Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 · Mangrove Action Project
June 1, 2026 · Free
Free conservation photography awards — 6 categories. $1,000 Photographer of the Year + category prizes. Young photographer award.
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.
Denis Roussel Award 2026 · Rfotofolio
June 7, 2026 · Free (donation optional)
For historical and alternative photographic processes including silver gelatin. $2,000 main award.
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.
Snider Prize · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
June 12, 2026 · Free
For emerging artists in final year of graduate study. $3,000 winner. Acquisitions into MoCP permanent collection.
Deloitte Photo Grant 2026
June 14, 2026 · Free
Theme: Proximities. For photographers under 35. €25,000 prize plus solo exhibition at Triennale Milano.
Bowness Photography Prize 2026
June 15, 2026 · $55 AUD
Australia's richest photography prize. $50,000 AUD winner. 20th year. Australian citizens/residents only.
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).
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
June 30, 2026 · Free
Celebrating the funniest moments in wildlife photography. Free entry. Grand prize: Kenya safari for two.
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.
Embracing Our Differences 2027 Outdoor Exhibition
July 1, 2026 · Free
50 artworks displayed as billboard-sized panels in Florida parks. Themes: diversity, inclusion, kindness.
2027 Artist-in-Residence Program · Light Work
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency in Syracuse for photographers. $5,000 stipend, apartment, 24-hour darkroom/digital access. Published in Contact Sheet.
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.
Camera Clara Photo Award 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
Exclusively for large-format camera photographers. Unpublished series of 5-10 images. Prize money + exhibition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Musée du quai Branly Photography Award 2026
March 15, 2026 · Free
Grant for non-European artists to create photographic works for the museum's permanent collection. €30,000 each.
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.
Linkshouse Residency — Pier Arts Centre Orkney · Visual Arts Scotland
March 15, 2026 · Free
Month-long funded residency in Birsay, Orkney. Includes accommodation, £2,200 stipend, and travel bursary.
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.
Call for Artists 2026 · Tampa International Airport
March 19, 2026 · Free
Building internationally acclaimed collection at Tampa International Airport. Eight new locations available.
Bourse Laurent Troude 2026
March 20, 2026 · Free
Photojournalism grant for photographers under 30 with a project on French territory. €8,000 prize.
Premio Mila 2026 · Malerba Fund
March 22, 2026 · Free
Supporting Italian or Italy-based artists under 40. Winner receives €3,000 acquisition prize for permanent collection.
CPG Mentorship Programme 2026 · Centre de la Photographie Genève
March 22, 2026 · Free
1:1 mentoring with established photographers and curators over six months. CHF 500 project support included.
10x10 Photobooks Research Grants Cycle 5
March 23, 2026 · Free
Three $2,500 grants supporting research on photobooks from Africa and its diaspora.
SVĚTOVA 1 Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · Free
One-month residency for emerging artists in Prague. Studio, production budget, travel, and exhibition opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspired by Classics — Golden Duck Gallery
March 29, 2026 · Free (€100 if accepted)
Contemporary art engaging with classical art traditions. Physical exhibition in Budapest, online in Vienna and New York.
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.
Artist in Residence Program 2026 · TILT Institute
March 29, 2026 · Free
Four-week residency advancing contemporary photography. $3,000 honorarium plus ink/paper credit and travel support.
BBA Photography Prize 2026
March 30, 2026 · €59
International photography prize. First prize: solo exhibition at BBA Gallery Berlin in 2027 and Artsy profile.
Photographers Without Borders Revolutionary Storyteller Grant
March 30, 2026 · Free
Three $5,000 grants for impact-driven photography projects focused on environment and climate change.
Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2026 · International Women's Media Foundation
March 31, 2026 · Free
Honoring courageous photojournalism by women, nonbinary, and gender-diverse creatives. Named after Pulitzer winner.
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.
Penumbra Foundation Workspace Residency 2026
March 31, 2026 · Free
6–8 week NYC residency with $7,000 honorarium. Darkrooms, digital labs, and studio space at Penumbra Foundation.
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.
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.
Sirmione Photo Residency 2026 · Comune di Sirmione
March 31, 2026 · Free
Two-week residency at Lake Garda. Mentorship from Andrea Holzherr and Ludovica Pellegatta (Magnum Photos).
EuroNatur Photo Competition 2026
March 31, 2026 · Free
Nature photography for European residents. Winners published in EuroNatur magazine and 2027 wall calendar.
Outdoor Photography Magazine — Creative Wildlife
March 31, 2026 · Free
Submit creative wildlife images for Outdoor Photography Magazine (UK). Winner receives Celestron binoculars.
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.
Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography · PhotoSynthesis
March 31, 2026 · $30
Photograms, chemigrams, lumen prints, cyanotypes, and composites blending camera and non-camera methods.
Ephemere Photo Journal Vol. 2 — Triplicities
March 31, 2026 · Free
Text-driven photo features exploring 'The Magic of Three.' Printed in a collectible large-format newsprint journal.
MSU Zagreb Artist Residency 2026 · Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb
April 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency at Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb. Focus on climate crisis and shared resources. €1,500 fee.
Hasselblad Foundation Photo Book Grant 2026
April 1, 2026 · Free
Two grants of SEK 100,000 each supporting development and publication of photographic books.
Grants in Photography 2026 · Light Work
April 1, 2026 · Free
Five $3,000 grants for photographers in New York State (outside NYC). Exhibition and publication in Contact Sheet.
Counter Histories Puerto Rico · Magnum Foundation
April 1, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for photographers engaging with Puerto Rico and its diaspora. 8-month virtual fellowship, up to 8 recipients.
Artadia Awards 2026 — New York City
April 1, 2026 · Free
Unrestricted $15,000 grants for contemporary visual artists in NYC. Two-round jury process with studio visits.
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.
Creative Capital Award 2027
April 2, 2026 · Free
One of the US's largest arts grants. $15K–$50K for ambitious projects across all visual arts incl. photography. 5+ yrs experience required.