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.
Ethereal · A Photographer's Place
May 22, 2026 · $35
Images that explore the intangible — lightness, transience, the space between seen and felt. Juror: John Horowitz.
ABANDONED Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
May 22, 2026 · $40–$45
Traces of human presence and absence — forgotten structures and personal relics. Free pro printing & framing. Santa Fe, NM.
Black and White · Decode Gallery
May 23, 2026 · $40/5 images
B&W photography — all genres. Pro printing on Ilford Pearl paper and museum framing included. Exhibition in Tucson, AZ.
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.
Eddie Adams Workshop 2026
May 24, 2026 · $40
Legendary 4-day photojournalism seminar. 100 selected from emerging photographers. Free once accepted.
18th Annual NUDE — Manifest Gallery
May 24, 2026 · $45 (3 images)
18-year annual themed exhibition on the human form. Open to photography. $50 honorarium + $1,000 Grand Jury Award. Cincinnati.
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.
imagined · A Smith Gallery
May 25, 2026 · $40
Visionary, poetic, fanciful, dreamlike, fictional. Juror Susan Burnstine. 47 images selected for online exhibition.
No Theme Open Call 2026 · East Bay Photo Collective
May 30, 2026 · $35 / $20 student/low-income
Open-theme show at Oakland Photo Workshop. 30–45 in-person + 10–20 online. Bay Area artists. Opening Aug 7, 2026.
Lanesboro Early Career Artist Residency 2027
May 30, 2026 · Free
Place-based residency in rural Minnesota. $1,000/week + housing/studio. MN or NYC residents only, 2–10 years of practice. Free.
Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence 2027 · Oak Spring Garden Foundation
May 31, 2026 · Free
$10,000 grant + 2–5 week residency at Oak Spring Garden Foundation in Virginia. For early-career artists working with plants or landscapes.
The Photo Review 41st Annual International Photography Competition
May 31, 2026 · $40
41st edition. Juried by Dr. Sarah Kennel (VMFA). Exhibition at Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia. $1,000 purchase prize.
Monograph No. 01 · No-Type Magazine
May 31, 2026 · $20
One artist receives full monograph publication — editing, design, printing, marketing, plus 20% of edition.
No-Type Monograph No. 01
May 31, 2026 · $20
Fully-funded monograph publication from independent Chicago photo publisher No-Type. Shortlist gets website interviews.
The Midnight Garden · Visionary Art Collective
May 31, 2026 · $25–35
NYC pop-up curated by Jessica Libor on cultivation, transformation, and growth. Magazine feature + Artsy listing via Warnes Contemporary.
CCI Fellowships 2026 · Pérez Art Museum Miami
June 1, 2026 · Free
Three CCI fellowships at Pérez Art Museum Miami. WOPHA photography track for women & nonbinary Caribbean photographers.
Headlands Center for the Arts AIR 2027
June 1, 2026 · $35 early bird; $45 regular
Fully sponsored 4–10 week residency in Sausalito, CA. Studio, meals, housing, travel covered. Photography eligible; ~60 artists/year.
BLM Canyon Country District Artist in Residence 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
2–4 week residency in Moab, UT, hosted by the BLM. Photography eligible. Free; $125/week stipend + campsite.
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.
The Paula Riff Award 2026 · Center for Photographic Art
June 1, 2026 · Free
Award for alternative/experimental photography — lensless, historical processes, physical intervention. $1,000 + Lenscratch feature.
Watershed
June 1, 2026 · $30–$40 / 5 images
Themed juried photo exhibition on water. Juried by Luther Smith (TCU). Exhibition at Pool Gallery, Fort Worth. $400 first prize.
CCI + WOPHA Fellowship 2026 · Pérez Art Museum Miami
June 1, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for women & non-binary photographers from Caribbean and diaspora. Miami residency at El Espacio 23 + production funds.
Manifest Season 23 Photo-Solo Exhibit Proposals
June 1, 2026 · $50
Solo lens-based exhibition proposals at Manifest Gallery during the 2026/27 FotoFocus Biennial. $1,000 Grand Jury Award.
Transforming Landscapes — 20/20 Photo Festival 2026
June 1, 2026 · Free
Analog-only juried festival exhibition exploring 250 years of American landscapes. Cherry Street Pier, Philadelphia. Juror: Andrew Piccone.
LUMINEX 4.0 · NOW Art
June 5, 2026 · Free
Outdoor art and technology exhibition in Los Angeles. $1,000 stipend per artist plus production support based on approved project.
Focus 2026 — Atlanta Photography Group
June 5, 2026 · $35–$95 (members) / $30–$70 (students)
APG's open-themed juried show. $1,000 MOCA GA purchase award + permanent collection. Members-only, Georgia artists.
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.
A Celebration of Contemporary Photography · PhotoPlace Gallery
June 8, 2026 · $39 / 5 images + $6 each
PhotoPlace's most inclusive call. World Photography Day exhibition in Middlebury, VT + online + catalog.
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 Issues 2026/27 · Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia
June 12, 2026 · Free
Fellowship for socially engaged photographers partnering with a Chicago-based community organization.
Photo Shoot 2026 · Black Box Gallery
June 12, 2026 · $40 for 5 images
Black Box Gallery Portland open theme show. 26 prints exhibited + 50 online + Blurb catalog. Free framing.
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.
Across America 2026 · The Art Center
June 14, 2026 · $25/3 images
Photography celebrating America's diverse essence — landscapes, people, culture. Juried exhibition in Dover, NH, July–August.
Narrative · Chico Art Center
June 14, 2026 · $35/7 images
Photography exhibition on visual storytelling — documentary, street, conceptual, staged, or experimental approaches.
EXPOSURE 2026 — 30th Annual Members' Juried Exhibition
June 15, 2026 · $35
PRC Boston's 30th annual members' juried show. 12 photographers × 3 works. Juried by Audrey Lee Sands of Harvard Art Museums.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency — Fall 2026
June 15, 2026 · $25
5–6 week residency at a historic paper mill in Vicksburg, MI. All media incl. photography. $2,000 + travel + housing + gallery show.
Expand and Contract 2026 — American Documentary Photography · Los Angeles Center of Photography
June 16, 2026 · $25–$200
LACP virtual exhibition on American documentary photography in the 21st century. Juried by Dr. Rotem Rozental. $500 1st prize.
Filter Space 2026/27 Call for Exhibition Proposals · Filter Photo
June 17, 2026 · $25
Filter Space Chicago 4–6 week exhibition for artists, curators, and collectives. W.A.G.E. stipend. Lens-based work.
The Print Center 101st ANNUAL International Competition
June 18, 2026 · $45
Annual international competition for photography and printmaking. Solo exhibitions + museum acquisitions (PMA, WVU) + cash awards.
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.
RED Photography Exhibit · Dusk Gallery
June 25, 2026 · $40–$45
Red in any style — documentary, fine art, abstract, experimental. Free pro printing & framing. Santa Fe, NM.
Feminism 250 — Woman Made America
June 27, 2026 · $30
Woman Made Gallery (Chicago) feminist group show marking the US 250th anniversary. Women/nb artists, all media including photography.
Collection 2026 - Decode Gallery
June 27, 2026 · $40/5 images
Open-theme show — no themes, no limits. 26+ selected. Free pro printing on Epson + museum framing. Tucson, AZ.
Vermont Center for Photography Artist Residency 2026
June 30, 2026 · $25 ($15 members)
Inaugural 2-week residency at VCP Brattleboro. Darkroom and digital lab access, $500 stipend, hotel stay, and solo exhibition.
2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition
June 30, 2026 · $45
National juried exhibition at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg VA. $1,000 Best in Show. Juror: Kiera Hight.
SE Center for Photography — The Art of Architecture
July 1, 2026 · $35 / $28 members
Virtual show on architectural photography — urban, rural, analog or digital. Juror: Michael Pannier. Portfolio review.
Critical Mass 2026 · Photolucida
July 1, 2026 · $65 early bird / $75 regular; +$200 if Top 200 finalist
Photolucida's annual review by 200 photography pros. Top 50 designation, book awards, exhibition opportunities. AI not accepted.
Yaddo Residency — Summer 2026 Cycle
July 1, 2026 · $35
2-week to 2-month residency in Saratoga Springs, NY. Photography eligible. Founded 1900. Encourages underrepresented backgrounds.
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. $7,500 stipend, apartment, 24-hour darkroom/digital access. Published in Contact Sheet.
Light Work Artist-in-Residence 2027
July 1, 2026 · Free
One-month residency with $7,500 stipend and furnished apartment. Published in Contact Sheet. Open worldwide.
Wassaic Project 2027 Artist Residency
July 1, 2026 · $25 (waivable)
2–4 week summer or winter residency in upstate NY. Photography eligible. Sliding-scale fee $0–$900; private bedroom + studio.
Illuminations Grant 2026 · Queer|Art
July 2, 2026 · Free
Annual $10,000 grant for Black trans women visual artists including photographers. Four finalists get $1,250 each. US-based, early-career.
Lens Work: Trees and Water · Black Box Gallery
July 10, 2026 · $40
Black Box Gallery juried exhibition exploring trees and water. Free printing/framing. Portland, OR. Juror: Todd Johnson.
Photography 4 Humanity / Fotografiska Global Prize 2026
July 12, 2026 · Free
Theme: HOME. Selected work exhibited at UN Headquarters NYC, curated by James Nachtwey. Free entry.
Fotografiska HOME — Global Open Call
July 12, 2026 · Free
Global open call exploring home. Exhibition at UN Headquarters. Guest curator: James Nachtwey. No AI.
Ucross Spring 2027 Residency
July 15, 2026 · $40
2–6 week residency on a 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch. Photography eligible. Lodging + meals + work space; international applicants welcome.
Loghaven Artist Residency 2027
July 15, 2026 · $25
2–6 week residency on 90 forested acres. $850/week stipend plus travel subsidy. Visual arts, writing, and more.
Ucross Foundation Spring 2027 Residency
July 15, 2026 · $40
2–6 week residency on a 20,000-acre Wyoming ranch. Studio and meals; no stipend. Photography eligible. Portal opens May 1.
MUUS Collection Research Fellowship 2026
July 31, 2026 · Free
$20,000 grant for a curator or academic to develop an exhibition or publication using MUUS Collection's archives. Travel covered.
Lanesboro BIPOC Artist Residency 2026/27
August 10, 2026 · Free
1–2 week residency in rural Minnesota for MN-based BIPOC artists. $1,250/week + $500 supplies + housing. Lottery-based, free.
In Full View — Woman Made Gallery
August 12, 2026 · $24.60
Woman Made Gallery (Chicago) open call for women/nonbinary artists 65+. Juried by Jerri Zbiral. All media including photography.
Ten x Ten – 18th Annual Small Works · Midwest Center for Photography
September 1, 2026 · $30 framing fee
Annual 10"×10" square-format exhibition at MWCP, Wichita. Affordable collectible works, MWCP prints at no cost.
Recology San Francisco Artist-in-Residence Program 2027
September 1, 2026 · Free
Four-month residency at SF's recycling center — artists make work from discarded materials. Monthly stipend, studio access. Bay Area only.
VCCA Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation Fellowship in Photography
September 15, 2026 · $30
Two-week fully-funded photography residency at Mt. San Angelo, Virginia. Private studio + darkroom. Meals and housing included.
Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program 2026
September 30, 2026 · $15–25
Four cash grants for Fine Art and Documentary photographers (pro and emerging). Winners tour House of Lucie galleries worldwide.
Developed Work 2027 · Midwest Center for Photography
November 1, 2026 · $50/5 images
National fellowship for developed bodies of work. $200 award + one year online representation at MWCP, Wichita.
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.