Open Calls for Artists in the United States
Find open calls, exhibitions, grants, and residencies for photographers and visual artists in the United States. Browse and apply today.
THE PORTRAIT · Praxis Photo Arts Center
April 5, 2026 · $35
Exploring depth and complexity of the human subject. All lens-based practices welcome. Minneapolis, MN.
Vision(ary) 2026: Raising Our Voices · Griffin Museum of Photography
April 5, 2026 · $45
Outdoor public art exhibition in Winchester, MA. Theme: advocacy and social justice. Juror: Elizabeth Krist (Nat Geo).
Portals: New Perspectives · PhotoPlace Gallery
April 6, 2026 · $39
Exploring openings, thresholds, and transitions — windows, doorways, mirrors, gates, frames within frames.
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.
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.
Human Depiction · Midwest Center for Photography
April 10, 2026 · $50/5 images
International portrait exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Capturing the essence of human subjects through emotional and expressive photography.
Framed: Black and White · Black Box Gallery
April 10, 2026 · $40
Juried black and white group show. Classic, nostalgic, and dynamic monochrome with diverse contemporary voices. Portland, OR.
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.
Wider Skies Magazine — Issue 1
April 10, 2026 · Free
New magazine exploring speculative futurism through film photography. Free Kodak film available for those who need it.
Queer Conscience 2026 Photography Exhibition · The Image Flow
April 11, 2026 · $40
4th annual for LGBTQIA2+ community. Affirming truths and expressing resistance during Pride month. Mill Valley, CA.
LT5 Alternative Photography Show · KALEID Gallery
April 12, 2026 · Free
Toy cameras, Polaroid, pinhole, photograms, and alternative processes. Exhibition at KALEID Gallery, San Jose, CA.
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.
light · A Smith Gallery
April 13, 2026 · $40
Exploring light as key element. 47 images selected. Juror: Elizabeth Avedon. Exhibition in Johnson City, TX.
Thoughts of Summer · Southeast Center for Photography
April 15, 2026 · $35
Celebrating summer — family, friends, vacations. Jurors: Pictura co-curators. Greenville, SC.
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.
CITY Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
April 16, 2026 · $40–$45
Capturing personal urban experience from quiet moments to bustling energy. Santa Fe, NM.
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.
A Black Perspective: Celebrating the Voice & Vision · PhotoSC
April 18, 2026 · $35
For Black photographers exploring resilience, heritage, joy, and identity. Exhibition in Columbia, SC. Juried by Arnika Dawkins.
HOME Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
April 18, 2026 · $40–$45
Home as feeling, memory, sanctuary. Exploring domesticity, heritage, shelter, and identity. Tucson, AZ.
ANIMAL LIFE · Praxis Photo Arts Center
April 19, 2026 · $35
Exploring animal subjects with curiosity, empathy, and imagination. All lens-based work welcome. Minneapolis.
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.
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.
NOVA24 2026 Project Open Call
April 22, 2026 · $10 donation (free for limited income)
Indie photo + film festival in Detroit. Projections, gallery shows, screenings. Experimental and innovative work. June–July 2026.
Lucky Star Issue 5: Camera-Less
April 27, 2026 · Free
SF indie zine exploring camera-less photography — pinhole, cyanotype, chemigram, photogram, lumen and more. Free to submit.
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.
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.
Blossom · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International floral photography exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. All styles welcome — nature, still life, macro, and more.
Traversing Terrain · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International landscape and cityscape exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Urban, suburban, and rural environments welcome.
White: Absence of Color · Midwest Center for Photography
May 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
International achromatic photography exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Explores the lightest end of the spectrum with minimal color.
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.
Joy and the Everyday 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
May 1, 2026 · $35–$95
Themed exhibition on everyday joy. 24 prints selected for APG Maloof Gallery, Atlanta. Juried by CCP curator.
#filmisnotdead 2026 · Atlanta Photography Group
May 1, 2026 · $35–$95
Analog photography exhibition, open subject. 30 prints selected for APG Main Gallery, Atlanta. Juried by Analog Forever Magazine.
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.
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.
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.
SE Center for Photography — Magic of Light
May 15, 2026 · $35
Virtual exhibition exploring light and shadow. Juror: Wendi Schneider. 35-40 images selected. 0% commission.
Women's Studio Workshop — Studio Workspace Residency
May 15, 2026 · Free
4–6 week residency with free housing and studio. Darkroom, letterpress, intaglio, screenprint, or papermaking.
Photographic Performance 2026 · A Smith Gallery
May 18, 2026 · $75
Sixth year. Seeking solo/cooperative exhibitions with conceptual narrative. Photography-based or mixed media. Texas.
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.
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.
The Book Project - Street Photography · Black Box Gallery
May 25, 2026 · $40
Hardbound books each featuring 10 photographers. Sixth call focusing on street photography. Portland, OR.
Monograph No. 01 · No-Type Magazine
May 31, 2026 · $20
One artist receives full monograph publication — editing, design, printing, marketing, plus 20% of edition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Awareness 2026/27 · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
June 12, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for socially engaged photographers partnering with a Chicago-based community organization.
SQUARE Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
June 13, 2026 · $40
Square format photography — all genres. Pro printing and museum framing included. Three-month exhibition in Tucson, AZ.
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.
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.
Fotografiska HOME — Global Open Call
July 12, 2026 · Free
Global open call exploring home. Exhibition at UN Headquarters. Guest curator: James Nachtwey. No AI.
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.
7th Annual Alternative Process Photography Exhibition · The Image Flow / Praxis Gallery
July 24, 2023 · $35
Cyanotype, wet plate collodion, salt printing, platinum/palladium, and other alternative photographic processes.
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.
Photo Laureate 2026 · Saint Petersburg Month of Photography
March 17, 2026 · Free
One photographer selected to document Tampa Bay for one year. Solo exhibition at Florida Museum of Photographic Arts.
Seeing America · Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
March 18, 2026 · $30–$50
Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Exhibition during Photography Month Sacramento.
Call for Artists 2026 · Tampa International Airport
March 19, 2026 · Free
Building internationally acclaimed collection at Tampa International Airport. Eight new locations available.
Solo Exhibition April 2026 · All About Photo
March 20, 2026 · $45
Monthly featured photographer showcase with global audience visibility. April 2026 in La Jolla, CA.
Multi-Exposed · Praxis Photo Arts Center
March 22, 2026 · Free
Exploring time overlaps and memory through photography. Exhibition in Minneapolis, MN.
Lobster Club Artist Residency 2026
March 23, 2026 · $25
Weeklong summer residency at Camp Singers in Delhi, New York — 88 acres with restored 1870s lodge. Group show in NYC.
Whimsical · A Photographer's Place
March 24, 2026 · $35
Seeking work that surprises and delights through playful storytelling, surreal elements, and unexpected juxtapositions.
Fast Forward: Analog Photography as a Third Space · Los Angeles Center for Photography
March 24, 2026 · $25–$200
Analog-only submissions exploring how photography creates space for camaraderie and interaction.
BOTANICAL Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
March 26, 2026 · $40–$45
Beyond documentation — seeking character in a leaf, architecture in a seedpod. All styles welcome. Santa Fe, NM.
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.
Solo Statement — Doesn't Play Well with Others · Bushwick Gallery
March 27, 2026 · $25
One-night solo takeover of Bushwick Gallery in Brooklyn. Full transformation of the space by a single artist.
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.
COLOR Photography Exhibit · Decode Gallery
March 28, 2026 · $40–$45
Exploring color as one of the most powerful storytelling tools. Bold, subtle, vibrant, or muted. Tucson, AZ.
Provoke USA — Open Call · Domino Film Photo Magazine
March 28, 2026 · Free
Photography zine inspired by the Japanese Provoke movement — destabilizing certainty, revealing a world beyond language.
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.
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.
Penumbra Foundation Risograph Publication Residency
March 31, 2026 · Free
Residency to produce a small edition risograph photobook at Penumbra's NYC facilities. No prior experience required.
Somewhere I Have Never Travelled — Group Exhibition · Art + Everywhere / Behind VA Shadows
March 31, 2026 · Free
Exploring place as memory and memory as place. All mediums welcome. Exhibition in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA.
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.
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.
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 Solo Exhibitions · SRO Photo Gallery, Texas Tech University
March 31, 2026 · Free
Six to eight solo exhibitions plus four moving image exhibitions. All styles welcome. Lubbock, Texas.
Griffin Museum — Self Published Photobook Exhibition 2026
March 31, 2026 · $45
16th annual exhibition showcasing up to 50 self-published photobooks at the Griffin Gallery, summer 2026.
Griffin Museum — Handmade Photobook Exhibition 2026
March 31, 2026 · $45
Exhibition for handcrafted photobooks where the artist's hand shapes the object itself.
Off The Clock 2026 · APA Los Angeles
March 31, 2026 · $20–$40
15th annual curated competition for personal work. Juror: Chris Pichler (Nazraeli Press). 100 winners, printed catalogue.
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.
Texture of Light · Pro Photo DC
April 1, 2026 · Free
Exploring light as a tactile, physical medium — surface tension, atmospheric mass, architecture of shadow. Washington, DC.
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.
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.
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.
2026 International Portfolio Competition · Soho Photo Gallery
April 3, 2026 · $60
NYC's longest-running cooperative gallery awarding three solo shows. Portfolio of 10-15 images. AI assist OK.