Open Calls Requiring 11–20 Images
Open calls accepting a larger set of 11 to 20 images. Ideal for extended series and bodies of work. 204 calls, 68 open.
Revela'T Portfolio Review 2026
18 photographers get 3 hours of one-to-ones with 10 reviewers plus a festival pass; one wins an exhibition at Revela’T 2027.
Flatland Feature — Issue 2 · Midwest Center for Photography
Online portfolio feature — 10–20 images showcased for 6 months on MWCP website. All genres, open internationally.
Analog Sparks — International Film Photography Awards 2026
Discovering and promoting analog photographers. Exhibited at House of Lucie in Athens and Ostuni.
Roma E'Festival — Street Photography Awards 2026 · Effe4.0 Street Photography
Five categories including Smartphone and AI-Generated. Finalists exhibited in Rome. Ricoh GR & partner prizes.
AFC Nature Photography Contest 2026
Free Southern California nature contest from a Pasadena land trust — 7 categories, winners printed and shown at a public awards event.
EMERGE 2026 · Midwest Center for Photography
Fellowship for emerging photographers. 20 selected for exhibition, one awarded $200 + year-long online representation.
Arts to Hearts Magazine Issue 14 — The Summer We Remember
Summer-memory themed issue of Arts to Hearts Magazine — $500 cash prize and feature spreads; all disciplines incl. photography.
Envision: The Michigan Artist Initiative 2027 · Stamps Gallery, University of Michigan
Michigan artists compete for a Stamps Gallery show with $2,000 finalist stipends and a $5,000 top prize. Free to enter.
Composed · PhotoPlace Gallery
PhotoPlace × Texas Photographic Society juried show on the art of composition, juried by Brian Finke. Vermont gallery show + catalog.
Composed · Texas Photographic Society
TPS × PhotoPlace juried show on composition — exhibited in Middlebury, VT and online. Juror Brian Finke; $500 top award.
Budapest International Foto Awards 2026
International award with a winners' exhibition in Budapest. Ten categories incl. Analog/Film; final deadline Aug 5, 2026.
CITIZENS — PHOTO IS:RAEL Open Call 2026
Open call for the 13th Tel Aviv photography festival on citizenship & civic engagement; selected work shown in the main show + catalog.
Kahilu Theatre 2027 Exhibition Proposals
Propose a 2027 solo or group show at Kahilu Theatre's galleries on Hawaiʻi Island. Three slots; up to six proposals chosen.
OD Photo Prize 2026 · Open Doors Gallery
Open-themed prize for emerging photographers. £2,000, London group show, mentorship, InCadaqués solo presentation. 6–15 images.
Solo Project Space #8 · Drawing Rooms
Up to five solo slots in Drawing Rooms' Jersey City galleries — any theme, any medium, autumn 2026 exhibition.
Solo Exhibition September 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition 2026
£1,000 top prize for photography by working scientists — free entry, five science categories, open at graduate level and above.
12th International Phone-ography Competition · FotoFoto Gallery
Phone-camera images only: ~30 works exhibited at this Long Island cooperative photo gallery, with $600 in cash awards.
SE Center for Photography — The Abandoned Landscape
Virtual SE Center show on the abandoned landscape — decaying rural and urban places. 35–40 images; worldwide entry, $35/5.
Preus Museum Open Call 2026 — Passion
Preus Museum's themed open call with Oslo Negativ. Theme: Passion. Winner gets NOK 20,000, exhibition, and collection acquisition.
Unbound 2: Anything Goes · Studio ACE
Open-themed juried show at ACE Gallery, Oceanside — a nonprofit that runs free art programmes for neurodivergent artists.
TSHOW.2 · Tyler Art Lift
Tyler Art Lift's international all-media juried show, photography welcome. $5,000 in cash prizes at Gallery Main Street, TX.
Marco Pesaresi Award for Contemporary Photography 2026 · SI FEST
€5,000 to complete a photo-reportage project, exhibited at SI FEST 2027. Free, open to all ages and nationalities.
Solstice Magazine Issue 73 — Editorial Submissions
Fashion and editorial photography for Issue 73 of this London fashion magazine. First round closes July 31; second round Aug 18 if space.
F/262 Photography Awards 2026
Single-image awards from the inaugural F/262 Festival in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. Public outdoor installations + 2028 solo show.
Dek Unu Magazine — October 2026 Issue
Not-for-profit journal publishing one artist per issue in print and online. October issue window August 1–20. Free, email entry.
The Emergence Project 2026 · Glasgow Gallery of Photography
Free graduate showcase for UK photography grads (2023–2026); GGoP covers printing, framing and a zine. Glasgow exhibition, late 2026.
Tomorrow Will Be Yesterday · German Photographic Society (DGPh)
The German Photographic Society's 75th-anniversary photo slam: submit a 10–20 image series, shown on the LED wall at Fotografiska Berlin.
Talent of the Year 2026 — Tsvetan Tomchev Award · NOISE Foundation
Award for young Bulgarian photographers (up to 26) in documentary and visual storytelling. Winner gets a Sony camera and NOISE mentorship.
Mythos Negra — Dark Myths · ShadowBoxX Gallery
Chicago-area gallery show on dark myth and folklore — analog media only; film and darkroom photography welcome, no digital or AI.
Delfina Foundation — Mondriaan Fund Netherlands Residency 2027
Funded 3-month London residency for Dutch or Netherlands-based artists and curators, backed by a Mondriaan Fund grant.
PURE ABSTRACTION · Art Fluent
Online juried exhibit for pure abstraction across all mediums including photography. 100% commission-free sales. $1,250 in prizes.
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026
£10,000 + Giles Duley mentorship for photojournalists 24 or under (or full-time photo students). Patron: Sir Don McCullin.
No! Wahala Magazine Issue 5: Interconnectedness
Africa's pioneering photo magazine invites African photographers to explore 'Interconnectedness'. 10–15 image series, free.
VMFA Aaron Siskind Award for Photography 2026
VMFA's contemporary photography award — two unrestricted $25,000 prizes for U.S. photographers. Free to enter; 10–15 image portfolio.
SE Center for Photography — The Figure as Art
Virtual SE Center show on the human figure as art, juried by Howard Schatz. 25–35 images selected; worldwide entry, $35/5.
Ten x Ten – 18th Annual Small Works · Midwest Center for Photography
Annual 10"×10" square-format exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Affordable collectible works, MWCP prints at no cost.
Portfolio Platform 2026/2027 · Midwest Center for Photography
Six-month online portfolio feature at MWCP, Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Thematic series of 10–20 images, open internationally.
Tasweer Residency 2026–2027: As the Image Unfolds
Five-month funded residency for Qatar-based photographers from Qatar Museums' Tasweer festival. 4,000 QAR/month stipend + 2027 exhibition.
Eyeshot Open Call 2026
Eyeshot's annual street & documentary open call — €1,000 top prize plus a fully funded monograph contract; Magnum-led jury, students free.
TSHOW PHOTO.1 · Tyler Art Lift
First photography edition of Tyler Art Lift's international TSHOW, juried by Kristine Madjare. $2,000 in cash prizes at Gallery Main Street.
2026 Call for Exhibiting Artists · Baton Rouge Gallery
Join the roster of one of America's oldest artist co-ops: gallery shows, 60% of sales, a vote on programming. $5.
PhotoVogue Global Open Call 2026 — Brave New Visions
PhotoVogue's 2026 global open call. $12,000 in three grants, festival exhibition, Vogue publication. Free; deadline 11 September 2026.
F-Stop Magazine Issue #139 — Food 2026
Food-themed issue of the long-running online photo magazine. Free, up to 12 images; publishes October 1, 2026.
2027 Call for Exhibit Proposals · Museum of Northern California Art
Solo or small group show at a Chico museum's Phillips Gallery — four 2027 slots for Northern California artists.
DEAR DAVE, Fellowships 2026
NYC print photography magazine's annual fellowships: 3 portfolios published, 40 archived online. Strong museum & editorial jury.
Monochrome · PH21 Gallery
Curated Barcelona group show of black-and-white, sepia and single-colour photography. Student and low-income rates.
Circuito OFF 2026 · NARNIMMAGINARIA
Narni's independent festival section: single shots, triptychs or series shown across the historic centre in October.
Brooklyn Darkroom Artist in Residence 2027
Analog photographers get a month in a fully equipped camper van, a $4,000 stipend and Brooklyn darkroom access.
Dek Unu Magazine — November 2026 Issue
Not-for-profit journal publishing one artist per issue in print and online. November issue window September 1–20. Free, email entry.
19th Fòrum Fotogràfic Can Basté
Barcelona's Can Basté forum: free grants — 3 × €2,000 exhibition production plus a €3,000 photobook. For Spain-based emerging artists.
PhotoVogue Regional Open Call — MENA Panorama
Free Condé Nast call for MENA artists and diaspora. $8,000 in grants, 2027 PhotoVogue Festival feature, regional Vogue publication.
Art Comes Alive 2026 · ADC Fine Art
Cincinnati's 17th annual exhibition and awards gala — ten gallery representation contracts, two solo shows and purchase awards.
Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program 2026
Four cash grants for Fine Art and Documentary photographers (pro and emerging). Winners tour House of Lucie galleries worldwide.
The Keller Prize 2026
International all-media prize juried by Aspen gallerist Mia Valley — $9,000 in cash awards, photography welcome. $55 for 5 images.
CitiesToBe Photo Award 2026
Free urban-photography award by Anteverti on the theme 'Third Places'. Series of 10–20 images; €1,500 winner plus five €500 finalists.
Athenaeum Gallery Show Proposals · Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
Propose a solo or group show at a Greek Revival gallery in Old Town Alexandria. Open to DC, Maryland and Virginia artists.
CPA International Juried Exhibition 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
Annual CPA international juried show in Carmel. 45 photos selected, 8 cash awards over $6,000. Any subject.
James Balog Earth Vision Awards · Denver Art Museum
$40,000 biennial award from the Denver Art Museum for photographers responding to environmental issues. Opens September 1.
VI Barcelona Human Rights International Photo Festival
Más Retina's 6th Barcelona festival on human-rights & justice photography. 15-image projects; €3,000 prize plus outdoor street exhibitions.
Winter 2027 'Vintage' Issue · Penn Journal of Arts and Sciences
Indie Philadelphia arts journal's Winter 2027 'Vintage' issue — print and online publication, open internationally.
13th Annual LA Billboard Exhibition: No Walls · The Billboard Creative
Selected artists each get a Los Angeles billboard for four weeks, with production, installation and space covered. Photography welcome.
Call for Solo or Group Exhibits 2027 · Huron Valley Arts
One-to-two-month solo or group shows in Michigan's historic Steeple Hall Gallery, with reception and advertising. $30, waivers available.
Developed Work 2027 · Midwest Center for Photography
National fellowship for developed bodies of work. $200 award + one year online representation at MWCP, Wichita.
Call for Exhibition Proposals · Artlink Contemporary Gallery
Artlink reviews solo, group and curated exhibition proposals annually each March for its Fort Wayne gallery schedule. $25.
Zone Magazine — Open Submissions
International photography zine. No genre restrictions. Open to all ages worldwide. Year-round submissions.
Noice Magazine — Open Submissions
Independent publication of 'minimal comic-play' — quiet, humorous everyday observation. Every submission gets a response.
Emerging Berlin · Fotografiska Emerging
Rolling Fotografiska open call for image-makers whose practice shapes a part of Berlin. Free, leads to museum exhibitions.
Past
Wild · Photo Artfolio
Photo Artfolio's nature cycle — wildlife to experimental. $1,000 in cash prizes across three awards; online exhibit; no AI.
Series: One Thing After Another · Site:Brooklyn Gallery
Site:Brooklyn online juried show on seriality and sequence, juried by Hyperallergic contributor Matt Stromberg. 3–12 images.
Nancy Ingersoll Foster Artist Residency 2026 · Oliver Art Center
Two-week endowment-funded September retreat at a nonprofit art center on Lake Michigan; any visual media, free to apply.
Solo Exhibition August 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Wacken Rock 'n Roll Photography Workshop 2026 · Pep Bonet
Six free places in Pep Bonet's photo masterclass at Wacken Open Air 2026 — tuition, hosting, catering and passes included.
2027 Grand Canyon Artist in Residence · Grand Canyon Conservancy
4–8 week South Rim residency with $800/week stipend, housing, and travel subsidy. Three artists chosen for 2027.
Maghreb Photography Awards 2026
Award for photography of the Greater Maghreb & Mediterranean — $2,000 in prizes plus exhibition at Essaouira and Tunisia festivals.
Vision & Expression: The Art of Photography · PH21 Gallery
Curated Barcelona group show on photography as expressive fine art. Jurors Bátori & Jász. Student rates. AI accepted if labelled.
Dek Unu Magazine — September 2026 Issue
Not-for-profit journal publishing one artist per issue in print and online. September issue window July 1–20. Free, email entry.
God Is Dead — Premio BìFoto Fest 2026
Sardinian festival call themed on I Nomadi's 'Dio è morto'. Three projects printed and exhibited; opening-day stay covered.
CNY Artist Initiative 2027 · Everson Museum of Art
Solo exhibitions at Syracuse's Everson Museum for artists within 75 miles. Curator-selected from 20-image applications.
The Abstract Vision
SEC4P virtual exhibition seeking non-representational photography — shape, form, color, texture. Juror: Catherine Fairchild. 0% commission.
InCadaqués Photo Festival Open Call 2026
20 projects exhibited at the festival's 10th edition. €1,000 grand prize plus Women Photography and New Realities awards.
HER.SELF · Art Fluent
Celebrating women in all complexities — presence, resilience, beauty, becoming. 100% commission-free sales.
Monochromatic Awards 2026 · Dodho Magazine
5th edition. All interpretations of monochromatic photography. Finalists in a 30×30 cm annual printed book.
101 Art Book: Pattern Edition · Arts to Hearts Project
101 artists chosen for a globally distributed hardcover book on the theme Pattern. $500 top prize; photography included.
Apparently in America — Artist Award 2026
Photography award on American identity. $500 prize. Fee waivers available. Founded by curator Francesca Hummler.
F-Stop Magazine Issue #138 — Documentary 2026
Documentary photography issue. Longer-term focus than photojournalism. Up to 12 images with project statement.
Françoise Demulder Photography Grants 2026 · Visa pour l'Image
Two €8,000 production grants for women photojournalists, from France's Ministry of Culture & Visa pour l'Image. Free.
L'OLTRE 2026 · The Docks
Photobook call exploring visions beyond conventional reality. Winner published in limited edition by The Docks Publishing.
Prix Photoforum 2026 · Photoforum Pasquart
Swiss photography institution's annual juried group show in Biel; CHF 5,000 prize plus CHF 500 production grants for 10–15 selected artists.
SE Center for Photography — The Art of Architecture
Virtual show on architectural photography — urban, rural, analog or digital. Juror: Michael Pannier. Portfolio review.
The Big Picture · Texas Photographic Society
TPS juried show at the Arlington Museum of Art — accepted works printed ~40 inches wide at no cost. Juror Dornith Doherty.
Light Work Artist-in-Residence 2027
One-month residency with $7,500 stipend and furnished apartment. Published in Contact Sheet. Open worldwide.
Art Through The Lens 2026 · Yeiser Art Center
Yeiser Art Center's annual international juried photography show in Paducah, KY. $1,000 in cash awards; juror Ginny Harris.
Viewpoint Photographic Art Center — 2027 Call for Exhibit Proposals
Proposals for solo/group photography exhibitions in 2027 at Sacramento's Viewpoint center. Submit 20 images + statement.
Personality: The Face and Its Absence · PH21 Gallery
Curated group show on personality and portraiture beyond the face. Exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, Aug–Sep. Student rates.
Vermont Center for Photography Artist Residency 2026
Inaugural 2-week residency at VCP Brattleboro. Darkroom and digital lab access, $500 stipend, hotel stay, and solo exhibition.
Rotlicht Festival 2026 — Anthropocene: Hybrid Realities
Open call for analog photography festival in Vienna. Theme: Anthropocene. 20 winners exhibited; €250 honorarium + €150 travel.
Hariban Award 2026 · Benrido
International collotype competition. Grand Prize: two-week residency in Kyoto with master collotype printers.
FotoDoc Photo Contest 2026
International documentary contest. Three categories. 25 winners exhibited at FotoDoc Festival, São Paulo.
PLAYA Art/Sci Awarded Residency 2027
Jury-selected residency on high desert in Oregon. Free cabin housing, studio access, weekly group meal. Open globally.
The Beauty of It · Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
78-year-old Long Island guild's annual juried competition with a photography category — online exhibition and sale.
Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards 2026 · Rotary Club of San Jose
Unrestricted grants up to $5,000 for emerging artists connected to Santa Clara County — photography explicitly included.
Solo Exhibition July 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Photo-Solo Exhibition Proposals — Season 23 · Manifest Gallery
Propose a photography solo show at Manifest (Cincinnati) for the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial period. $100 honorarium.
Evolution Grant · Art Fluent
Unrestricted $1,000 grant per cycle for individual artists with recognized artistic excellence.
Solstice Magazine Issue 72 — Editorial Submissions
Fashion and editorial photography for Issue 72 of this London fashion magazine. Issue releases June 21, 2026.
Filter Space 2026/27 Call for Exhibition Proposals · Filter Photo
Filter Space Chicago 4–6 week exhibition for artists, curators, and collectives. W.A.G.E. stipend. Lens-based work.
Photography+ Emerging Talent 2026 · Photoworks
10 awardees featured in Photography+ magazine and Kranj Foto Fest projection. BA/MA grads or first 5 years of practice.
Hamburg Portfolio Review 2026
Free FREELENS call — 100 photographers get 1:1 virtual reviews with 50+ international experts plus exhibitions in Hamburg.
Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues 2026/27 · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
Fellowship for socially engaged photographers partnering with a Chicago-based community organization.
Rarefied Light 2026 · Alaska Photographic Center
Statewide juried exhibition with Nevada Wier (Nat Geo). Travels to four Alaska galleries from October 2026.
Circulation(s) Festival 2027 — 17th Edition Open Call
Major European festival of young photography at CENTQUATRE-Paris. Free until May 24, then €20. ~15 photographers selected for spring 2027.
Near. Prize 2026
Swiss prize from Near. + Galerie Stephan Witschi. CHF 1,000 + solo show + festival exhibition at Fotofestival Lenzburg. Near. members only.
JUST ADD WATER · Art Fluent
Exploring water — oceans, rain, rivers, puddles. Online exhibition. Boston, MA.
Nature Photographer of the Year 2026
International nature competition with 12 categories plus young photographers and portfolio awards.
Headlands Center for the Arts AIR 2027
Fully sponsored 4–10 week residency in Sausalito, CA. Studio, meals, housing, travel covered. Photography eligible; ~60 artists/year.
Mangrove Photography Awards 2026 · Mangrove Action Project
Free conservation photography awards — 6 categories. $1,000 Photographer of the Year + category prizes. Young photographer award.
Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award 2026 · FotoDocument
£4,000 grant for female documentary photographers. 10th edition. For photo essays on social, environmental, or cultural issues.
Watershed
Themed juried photo exhibition on water. Juried by Luther Smith (TCU). Exhibition at Pool Gallery, Fort Worth. $400 first prize.
24th DongGang International Photo Festival 2026 Open Call
24th DIPF Yeongwol, South Korea. Theme: The Silence that Shapes. 15–20 artists selected. Artist of the Year solo show + travel.
Rencontres Marrakech + OFF Arles 2026 Open Call · Rencontres de la Photographie Marrakech
20 winners exhibit at Galerie Triptyque in Arles during Rencontres week + video presentation at Marrakech festival.
Sonntag Grant 2026 Photobook Open Call
Berlin photobook open call for FLINTA artists, in collaboration with Replika Publishing. Winner gets photobook with 350+ print run.
Lisbon Street Photo Fest: Open Call 2026
2nd edition. Street photography Singles & Series. €4,000 in prizes. Exhibition in Lisbon, Sept 25–27.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards 2026
Celebrating realistic landscape photography. No AI or compositing. RAW file checks for finalists.
Blank Wall Gallery — Best Portfolio 2026
One photographer wins a two-week solo exhibition with 40 prints and international promotion. Valued at €2,200+.
Photobook Open Call · Sonntag Grant
Photobook open call for FLINTA artists with Replika Publishing. 350+ copy print run. Book launch at Bildband Berlin.
War/Conflict Photography in the Time of the Global Changes · Ukrainian House of Photography
Free call from Ukrainian House of Photography for IMPACT KYIV Forum. €300 per category + Kyiv exhibition. Documentary and conceptual.
see-zeen Issue 20 Open Call
Independent online magazine curating contemporary emerging photography. Open theme. Free, worldwide.
Stories: Narrative Photography · PH21 Gallery
Curated group show on narrative and storytelling. Physical exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, July–August. Student rates available.
Global Peace Photo Award 2026 · Global Peace Photo Award
Free award for photos of peaceful coexistence. €11,000 in prizes, Alfred Fried Peace Medal, Vienna ceremony.
Eddie Adams Workshop 2026
Legendary 4-day photojournalism seminar. 100 selected from emerging photographers. Free once accepted.
Fresh Eyes x Hungry Eye vol. 2
Softcover publication + group exhibition at Hungry Eye Fair Amsterdam. Emerging photographers worldwide. Jury by GUP editors.
Canon Female Photojournalist Grant 2026 · Visa pour l'Image
€8,000 grant for female photojournalists. 26th edition with Canon. Long-term documentary projects. Exhibited at Perpignan.
Solo Exhibition June 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Photographic Performance 2026 · A Smith Gallery
Sixth year. Seeking solo/cooperative exhibitions with conceptual narrative. Photography-based or mixed media. Texas.
Pamplemousse Magazine Issue 13
Film photography print magazine. Issue 13 invites work responding to curated vernacular photos. Analog only, no AI.
SE Center for Photography — Magic of Light
Virtual exhibition exploring light and shadow. Juror: Wendi Schneider. 35-40 images selected. 0% commission.
PhMuseum Days 2026 Open Call
International festival competition. 4 solo exhibitions plus additional opportunities. All approaches welcome.
PhEST Pop-Up Open Call 2026 — What If?
PhEST Monopoli's free international competition. Theme: What If? Prizes include exhibition, Fujifilm X-T5, PhMuseum and LensCulture publications.
SCAN Full Contact 2026
Free SCAN Tarragona portfolio-review meeting for 12 EU/UK photographers. Winner gets a 2027 solo show + €900.
Encontros Da Imagem Award 2026 · Encontros da Imagem
Major European photo festival (36th edition). €2,000 prize + solo exhibition. Theme: Territory And Identity. Open worldwide.
L'Image Satellite 2026 · Sept Off
Selected artists exhibit in Nice, Sep-Oct 2026. €500 honorarium, transport, accommodation, and travel covered.
E·CO/26 — About Time · VIST Foundation
€5,000 production grant for 12 collectives from Latin America and Africa. Theme: time, memory, ancestral knowledge. Free.
SCAN Tarragona — Full Contact Award 2026 · SCAN International Photography Festival
Free open call from SCAN Tarragona. 12 projects to Full Contact meeting; winner gets 2027 solo show + €900.
31st National Competition 2026 · Soho Photo Gallery
Annual photo competition at Soho Photo Gallery NYC. ~60 works exhibited. $400 first, $200 second. US residents only.
F-Stop Magazine Issue #137 — Open Theme
No theme — all fine art and documentary photography welcome. Published since 2004.
Prix Virginia 2026 · Association Sylvia S.
International photography prize exclusively for professional women photographers. Submit 12-18 cohesive photographs.
Fieldwork Photo Journal — Issue Two: The Embodied Weight of Place
Print publication on place, memory, and history. Featured: Kristine Potter. Up to 30 photographers selected.
Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography 2025 · New Orleans Photo Alliance
Annual grant for Gulf Coast photographers. $3,000 winner prize, PhotoNOLA Portfolio Review, and exhibition.
Camille Lepage Award 2026
€8,000 prize for a photojournalist on a long-term reporting project. Free entry, worldwide. Presented at Visa pour l'Image-Perpignan.
100 Emerging Artworks of 2026 · Arts to Hearts Project
100 artists selected for a hardcover collector's book distributed globally. $1,000 top prize. All mediums.
PORTRAITS — Hellerau Photography Award 2026
Theme: Escapism. 11th edition. €8,000 total prizes. Series and individual submissions. 50% student discount.
12th Annual International Open Call · Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
International open call — no theme. Juried by Crista Dix (Griffin Museum). Exhibition in Providence, RI. Cash prizes.
PhotoArtDoc 2026 Open Call — State of Transition
Photography festival at the intersection of documentary and art. Theme: TRANSFORMATION. Free entry, Vilnius exhibition + zine.
DPPF 2026 Sports Photography Grants
Seven $5,000 grants for emerging sports photographers plus mentorship. Up to 3 additional $2,500 grants.
Daylight Photo Awards 2026
Competition recognizing outstanding work. Top prize includes cash and digital portfolio. Monograph opportunity.
Doug Pensinger Photography Fund 2026
Seven $5,000 grants plus mentorships for emerging sports photographers. Only nonprofit dedicated to sports photography careers.
Tasweer 2026 Project Award
Qatar Museums grant for photographers in WANA region. 30,000 QAR to develop a photographic project. Exhibition at Tasweer Photo Festival.
Grenze Arsenali Fotografici 2026 Open Call
International photography festival in Verona. Theme: Nachleben. Three artists exhibited. Strong international jury.
Inge Morath Award 2026 · Magnum Foundation
$7,500 grant for women/nonbinary photographers under 30. Long-term documentary project. 25th year. Selected by Magnum Photos membership.
EDITION 502 — Open Call for Photo Edition
Independent 6x9 photo edition of 12 small photographs. All production and distribution costs covered.
Nachleben 2026 · Grenze Arsenali Fotografici
Three photographers exhibited at September festival in Verona. €300 travel + €1,000 print budget + accommodation.
Shutter Hub Editions Photobook Award 2026
Photobook award from Shutter Hub Editions. First-book photographers welcome. Publication + Close Up feature to 500K audience.
Motion · PH21 Gallery
Curated group show on motion in photography. Physical exhibition in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. Student rates available.
FOTOHOF>CALLING
Biennial call for contemporary photo projects. 25 selected for publication, 10 finalists present in Salzburg. Open to European artists.
PPA Photo Award 2026 · Pasadena Photography Arts
For emerging US photographers. $2,000 prize, Lenscratch feature, virtual artist talk. Juror: Craig Krull.
Film Photo Award 2026
Three grants of professional film and processing by Praus Productions. US-based photographers only.
FMoPA 2026 International Photography Competition
International photography competition. $1,000 grand prize and exhibition at FMoPA Tampa. 7 categories.
FMoPA International Photography Competition 2026 · Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
International jury selection. Winning entries printed and exhibited at Ybor City, Tampa, June-August 2026.
Solo Exhibition May 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase. Full month online solo exhibition, interview, and press coverage.
Women in Nature — Artist's Commission · Photo Museum Ireland
€15,000 commission for 12 portraits of women in nature restoration across Ireland. Exhibition + publication.
Dek Unu Magazine — June & July 2026 Issue
Not-for-profit journal publishing one artist per issue in print and online. June/July double issue. Free, email submissions.
Artphilein Open Call 2026
Exploring adolescence — digital culture, identity, contemporary pressures. Solo exhibition and CHF 1,000 award.
Portrait Awards 2026 · Dodho Magazine
Fourth edition celebrating portrait as a space of presence and authorship amidst visual saturation. Barcelona.
PowerLines Documentary Photography Fellowship
$30,000 documentary fellowship. Three months documenting the impact of rising utility costs on US communities.
RESTART2026 · Lithuanian Photographers' Association
For photographers starting careers or reconsidering direction. 10-20 new photographs. Top 3 win solo exhibition in Vilnius.
Generator Cooperative Art Production Fund — Round 10
Production bursaries for artists. No restrictions on age, medium, geography, or language.
SCAN Tarragona — Talent Latent 2026
International festival open call. Theme: Metamorphosis. €500 fee for selected projects. Exhibition Oct-Nov 2026.
Meitar Award for Excellence in Photography 2026 · PHOTO IS:RAEL
International award. 20 finalists exhibited at Tel Aviv festival. Winner gets solo exhibition at 2027 festival.
Hiding in Plain Sight · Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
Exploring the unseen and forgotten. Challenging myths and revaluing overlooked subjects. Providence, RI.
CPA Artist Grants 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
Five $5,000 grants: emerging, mid-career, landscape, LGBTQ+, and Monterey County resident photographers.
Golden Turtle International Wildlife Festival 2026
International wildlife competition in 12 categories. Finalists exhibited in Moscow, published in festival album.
2026 International Portfolio Competition · Soho Photo Gallery
NYC's longest-running cooperative gallery awarding three solo shows. Portfolio of 10-15 images. AI assist OK.
Grants in Photography 2026 · Light Work
Five $3,000 grants for photographers in New York State (outside NYC). Exhibition and publication in Contact Sheet.
Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award 2026 · International Women's Media Foundation
Honoring courageous photojournalism by women, nonbinary, and gender-diverse creatives. Named after Pulitzer winner.
Penumbra Foundation Workspace Residency 2026
6–8 week NYC residency with $7,000 honorarium. Darkrooms, digital labs, and studio space at Penumbra Foundation.
FotoSlovo Award 2026
International competition. Prizes: €2,000 cash, exhibitions, Limassol Biennale, magazine feature, book production.
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Solo Exhibitions · SRO Photo Gallery, Texas Tech University
Six to eight solo exhibitions plus four moving image exhibitions. All styles welcome. Lubbock, Texas.
Sirmione Photo Residency 2026 · Comune di Sirmione
Two-week residency at Lake Garda. Mentorship from Andrea Holzherr and Ludovica Pellegatta (Magnum Photos).
European Landscapes Open Call · Soft Publishing
Photographs of European landscapes for a printed photo book. No manipulated or AI-generated photos.
Northern Europe Landscapes Open Call · Soft Publishing
Northern European natural and rural landscapes (no buildings) for a printed photo book. No AI-generated photos.
Photographers Without Borders Revolutionary Storyteller Grant
Three $5,000 grants for impact-driven photography projects focused on environment and climate change.
Prix Révélation SAIF x La Kabine 2026
Award for emerging contemporary photography. €2,000 prize plus exhibition during Festival OFF Arles.
The Magic of Light - Photography Open Call · Art/Space 114
Film, digital, and alternative process photography including hybrid approaches. Exhibition in Los Angeles.
Portfolio 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
Juried exhibition for cohesive bodies of work. Juror: Natasha Egan (MoCP). Winner eligible for $4,000 purchase award.
The Human Portrait · Photo Artfolio
Global online exhibit honoring portraiture in all forms — documentary, fine art, street, conceptual, and experimental.
Premio Mila 2026 · Malerba Fund
Supporting Italian or Italy-based artists under 40. Winner receives €3,000 acquisition prize for permanent collection.
Solo Exhibition April 2026 · All About Photo
Monthly featured photographer showcase with global audience visibility. April 2026 in La Jolla, CA.
Dek Unu Magazine - Monthly Artist Feature
International not-for-profit journal publishing one accomplished artist monthly in print and online.
Athens Photo Festival 2026
Major international festival at Benaki Museum. ~80 artists exhibited across 3,000+ sqm. Production costs covered.
10. Merck-Preis der Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie · Darmstadt Days of Photography
Festival seeking projects exploring 'unstable presence' through direct contact with reality.
Incandescent Zine — Color Film Photography
Bi-annual zine exclusively for color film photography. No digital. Published by Pine Island Press, Portland, Oregon.
FOTOFILMIC OPEN 2026
Exhibition featuring contemporary film-based photography. Exhibition May 2–31, 2026 at FOTOFILMIC, Bowen Island, BC.
Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography 2026 · New Orleans Photo Alliance
Annual grant for Gulf Coast photographers combining artistic excellence with sustained cultural documentary work.