Open Calls Requiring 21+ Images
Open calls accepting large submissions of more than 20 images. For extensive projects and bodies of work.
Expand and Contract 2026 — American Documentary Photography · Los Angeles Center of Photography
LACP virtual exhibition on American documentary photography in the 21st century. Juried by Dr. Rotem Rozental. $500 1st prize.
Stanley Greene Foundation Emerging Photographers Grant 2026–2027
$10,000 grant for emerging visual storytellers, with emphasis on underserved and diverse communities. Honors Stanley Greene's legacy.
AAP Magazine #59 Shapes · All About Photo
Shapes-themed issue of AAP Magazine. $500/$300/$200 cash prizes + publication. Up to 40 images, min 3 as a cohesive series.
Close-up Photographer of the Year 2026 (CUPOTY 8)
International macro & close-up competition — 11 categories from insects to intimate landscapes. £2,500 top prize.
Fashion Regenerated 2026 · Textile Exchange
Textile Exchange and Atmos commission photographers documenting regeneration in fashion — $10,000 winning commission, free entry.
Charta Award 2026
International photobook award. Yogurt Editions publishes winner in 500 copies; one shortlisted artist gets Artphilein solo show in Lugano.
Fabula Works — Cycle(s)
Two photographers exhibit at Millepiani, Rome. Theme: Cycle(s). Printing covered. Guest juror Carolyn Mendelsohn.
The Illume Awards 2026
Adventure and action sports photography awards (formerly Red Bull Illume). Free entry, 16 categories, camera gear, photobook, exhibition tour.
Nature and Humans Photo Competition 2026 · DESEA Foundation
Spanish foundation's international nature & conservation photo competition — 15 categories, ~€17,000 in prizes (€10,000 cash). €25 entry, open worldwide.
Raccont'Arti: Contemporary Photography Award 2026 · Castelfiorentino Prize for the Arts
Free call on 'the image of absence' — €3,000 Open and €500 Student awards plus a fully produced group exhibition in Tuscany.
Mobile Photography Awards 2026
15th annual awards for photos shot & edited on mobile devices — $3,000 grand prize, $10,000+ pool, 12 categories + Photo Essay. From $15. Deadline Dec 18.