• New York City for Photographic Arts • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Decay, Corrosion, Rust • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Time, weather, neglect, and constant exposure to the elements leave their mark on the world around us. While modern culture often celebrates the new, polished, and pristine, there is a unique beauty to be found in objects and places that bear the visible signs of age. Layers of wear, fad

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• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize is an international award designed to recognize and advance outstanding artistic talent across all stages of professional development. Whether you are an emerging artist seeking meaningful exposure and career-building opportunities, or an established practitioner looking to expand your reach and s

• Architecture Photography Awards • Deadline: July 25th, 2026 • Category: Architecture Photography • Prize: €3,300 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Architecture Photography Awards celebrate the extraordinary diversity, beauty, and creativity of the built environment through 23 carefully curated categories. Together, these categories encompass the full range of architectural expression, from iconic skylines and contemporary landma

• London Photo Show • Deadline: June 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in London (UK) + Equipment • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Salon offers a straightforward route into exhibiting for photographers who want their work seen without taking on the demands of a full show. Instead of filling an entire exhibition space, you can enter one, two, or three photographs and become part of the London Photo Show. Once selected, your images are professionally

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: July 6th, 2026 • Category: Cyanotype Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery is pleased to invite photographers, visual artists, and interdisciplinary creators to submit work for Cyanotype: A Celebration of Process and Possibility, a juried exhibition dedicated to exploring the rich history, enduring relevance, and boundless creative potential of the cyanotype pro

• Rotlicht Festival For Analog Photography • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: Anthropocene: Hybrid Realities • Prize: €250 + Exhibition in Wien + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The term Anthropocene refers to an era in which human activity has become one of the dominant forces shaping the planet’s ecosystems, climates, and geological processes. Yet beyond scientific classification, the concept also raises philosophical and cultural questions about

• Allora Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Category: Black & White Photography • Prize: Solo Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Colour often defines what we first notice in a photograph, but black and white reveals what lingers beneath the surface. In the absence of colour, the eye begins to move differently. It follows light across skin, traces shadows through architecture, and notices the quiet tension between darkness and illumination. T

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: July 8th, 2026 • Theme: Seen/Unseen • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Seen / Unseen calls for photographic work that navigates the interplay between what can be observed and what remains hidden from view. This theme invites artists to consider not only the visible elements within a frame, but also the unseen dimensions that exist beneath the surface—whether they relate to the subject, the

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• Decode Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE No theme. No boundaries. No creative limitations. Decode Gallery's Collection 2026 is an invitation to photographers everywhere to share the images that matter most to them. This annual open-call exhibition celebrates photography in all its forms, welcoming submissions from emerging artists, established professionals, and pas

• Berlin Photo Awards • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: €4,000 + Certificate + Honorable Mention • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE You’re just one step away from becoming part of the Berlin Photo Awards 2026. Submit your most compelling photographs and showcase your creative vision on an international stage. Compete for a total prize fund of €4,000 while gaining valuable recognition, worldwide exposure, and the opportunity to have you

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• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 25th, 2026 • Theme: Red • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers are invited to submit work for RED, a juried exhibition centered on the intensity, symbolism, and visual force of red. Vibrant and emotionally charged, red can evoke love, rage, heat, urgency, seduction, violence, celebration, or survival — often all at once. It is a color that demands attention, alters atmosphe

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Overcoming • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Things fall apart. Lives are disrupted. Landscapes transform. Time leaves its mark on people, places, and memories. Yet even in the aftermath of struggle, there is often something that remains—a trace of strength, a quiet act of endurance, or a reminder that survival itself can be extraordinary. Overcoming — What Remain

• Travel Tales Award • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Category: Travel Photography • Prize: Exhibition at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami • Entry Fees: 2 Solo Exhibitions + Publications • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Travel Tales Award is a prestigious international photography competition dedicated to showcasing outstanding travel imagery and visual storytelling. Open to photographers of all levels, from passionate amateurs to seasoned professionals, the award offers a global stage

• Siena Awards • Deadline: June 15th, 2026 • Category: Drone / Aerial Photography • Prize: €400 Cash + €500 Gears + Exhibitions • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Drone Photo Awards is a premier international competition dedicated to discovering and celebrating the very best in drone photography. Open to professional, amateur, and student photographers worldwide, the awards provide a global platform for showcasing bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and outstandin

• London Photo Show • Deadline: June 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in London (UK) + Equipment • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Have you ever wanted to see your photography hanging on a gallery wall but felt that a full exhibition was too big a step? The Salon is designed specifically for photographers who want to begin their exhibition journey in a simple, approachable way. By entering just one to three images, you can become part of the London Phot

• All About Photo • Deadline: July 7th, 2026 • Theme: Shapes • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Show us how the world can be transformed through the language of shape, light, texture, and shadow. Shape is one of the most fundamental elements of photographic composition. It has the power to simplify complex scenes, reveal hidden patterns, and transform ordinary subjects into compelling works of visual art. Whether geomet

• Point Pleasant Publishing • Deadline: June 22nd, 2026 • Category: Photo / Moving-Image / Performance • Prize: Publication (Print + Digital) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Point Pleasant Publishing was founded in 2014 in Jersey City, New Jersey (currently based in the New Jersey Shore as well as beyond) and is an international contemporary art publisher specializing in writing critical essays. Selected artists are featured with detailed curatorial re

• Beautiful Bizarre Magazine + MPB • Deadline: July 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: $4,500 Cash + Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE If you create work in a representational photographic style, you are eligible to enter the MPB Photography Award. We welcome submissions from across all photographic mediums, including both analogue and digital practices, as well as hybrid approaches that combine the two. What matters most is that the final im

• Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: Pet / Wildlife / Nature • Prize: Kenyan Safari for 2 + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Good news—this competition is 100% free to enter and open to absolutely everyone! It doesn’t matter what camera brand you use or whether you’re a professional photographer or just someone who loves capturing fun moments. If you’ve got a hilarious wildlife photo or video, you’re already halfway there

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in its Collection 2026 exhibition, an open call that celebrates photographic excellence without thematic restrictions. There is no prescribed subject matter, concept, or genre—only the opportunity to present your strongest and most compelling work. Whet

• Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) • Deadline: July 22nd, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition in Paris (France) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) is more than just a photography award; it is a global initiative designed to foster the appreciation of the photographic arts and shine a spotlight on new and established talent alike. By inviting submissions from photographers around the wor

• Capri Foundation • Deadline: July 5th, 2026 • Theme: Journeys and Mirages • Prize: Exhibitions in Capri (Italy) + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In March 2026, Fondazione Capri officially launched an open call inviting photographers from around the world to respond to the theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI . The initiative is open to both professional photographers and amateurs, encouraging a wide range of perspectives and creative interpretations. The con

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• Duckling • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Documentary Photography • Prize: €1,300 + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Duckling is a new media platform dedicated to the art of documentary photography and the power of visual storytelling. It was created as a space where photographers, journalists, and storytellers can come together to share ideas, develop projects, and engage with a global community driven by curiosity and human connection. Throu

• Form Photography • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE With the support of SCOPE Miami Beach, Picter, and Form Magazine, we are proud to present the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI, an annual international competition dedicated to contemporary photography and the discovery of emerging artistic voices. Created to celebrate innovation in visual storytelling, the award seeks phot

• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 25th, 2026 • Theme: Red • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE We invite photographers from around the world to submit their work for RED, a juried exhibition exploring the emotional, symbolic, and visual power of one of the most arresting colors in the spectrum. Bold, visceral, and impossible to ignore, red has long carried layered meanings across cultures and histories: desire and dang

• Arrival Gallery • Deadline: October 1st, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Osaka (Japan) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Arrival Gallery is reimagining the way artists share and experience exhibitions in today’s contemporary landscape. Rather than following traditional models, the gallery is committed to creating new opportunities that prioritize both artistic integrity and meaningful visibility. Each exhibition is tho

• Rotlicht Festival For Analog Photography • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: Anthropocene: Hybrid Realities • Prize: €250 + Exhibition in Wien + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In 2026, our main exhibition will once again unfold within the remarkable historic spaces of the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, a venue whose architectural presence and cultural significance continue to shape the identity of the festival itself. Spanning more than 1300 squa

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• The Epson Pano Award • Deadline: July 13th, 2026 • Category: Panoramic Photography • Prize: Total Prize Package $11,100 + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Now in its 15th year, the Epson International Pano Awards stands as a global celebration of panoramic photography—honoring both the artistic vision and technical precision required to master the wide-format medium. As the world’s largest competition devoted entirely to panoramic imagery, it attracts

• Exposure Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: The Shape of a Moment • Prize: $500 Exhibition in USA and Argentina • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE There are instants so brief they almost vanish as they appear, yet they remain etched in memory with surprising clarity. These are the moments where time seems to pause, where light shifts, emotions surface, and the ordinary becomes quietly extraordinary. This call invites photographers to capture the m

• IPA International Photography Awards • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $10,000 + Exhibition + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Since its establishment in 2003, the International Photography Awards™️ has conducted an annual competition that invites participation from professional, amateur, and student photographers across the globe. This wide-reaching event has evolved into one of the photography world’s most compreh

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• AKC American Kennel Club • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: The Great Outdoors • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers with established experience, as well as those in the early stages of developing their craft, are invited to participate in the 2026 AKC Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “The Great Outdoors,” encourages submissions that capture the beauty, diversity, and spirit of natural environments. E

• Hotusa Group • Theme: Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture • Deadline: October 20th, 2026 • Prize: €5,000 + 1-Night Stay • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Hotusa Group is pleased to announce the 24th edition of the Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award Josep Juanpere 2026, inviting both amateur and professional photographers to take part in this prestigious international competition. For this edition, participants are asked to create photographic triptychs

• Milano Photo Awards 2026 + Nikon • Deadline: August 15th, 2026 • Category: C ontemporary Photography • Prize: €30,000 in Prizes + Nikon Z50II Camera + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Milano Photo Awards set themselves apart from many other photography competitions through a clear and defining philosophy: the event is designed not only to celebrate the winners, but also to recognize and give visibility to every photographer who chooses to partici

• Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) • Deadline: August 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $3,000 + Exhibition + Trophy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) recognizes and celebrates outstanding photography created by artists from around the world. Dedicated to honoring excellence across all photographic genres, TIFA provides an international platform that highlights creative achievement and artistic vision

• Budapest International Foto Awards • Deadline: August 5th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €3,000 + Exhibition in Budapest (Hungary) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) serves as a vibrant, global platform where photographers of every skill level, discipline, and artistic background can present their finest work to a dynamic creative community in Hungary and the broader Eastern European region. BIFA celeb

• Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) • Deadline: July 22nd, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition in Paris (France) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) is dedicated to elevating the global appreciation of photography by celebrating creative excellence and uncovering emerging voices in the field. Its mission is to provide photographers from every corner of the world with a platform that conne