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Sat, May 30
Woman Made Gallery - "Pro/Fuse" Open Call
Fee: $30 / Prize: Exhibition + Sales
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May 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $30 / Prize: Exhibition + Sales
Theme: Pro/Fuse. WMG invites women and non-binary artists to submit works that feature encaustic materials or techniques, either wholly or in part. Encaustic, derived from the...
Sat, May 30
FREE ENTRY / Degussa Goldhandel - Young Generation Art Award 2027
Fee: Free / Prize: €10,000 + Exhibition
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May 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €10,000 + Exhibition
Theme: Open. Degussa Goldhandel, together with Monopol – Magazine for Art and Life, is announcing an international art prize. The Young Generation Art Award is aimed at emerging artists at the beginning of their careers. The aim of the art prize is to accompany promising artists...
Sat, May 30
The Homiens Art Prize Spring 2026 - Call for Art & Photography
Fee: Yes / Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually
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May 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually
Category: Art and Photography. Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition. Open to all artists, the...
Sat, May 30
Academy Photo Awards 2026 - Open Call
Fee: $15 / Prize: $500 + Exhibition
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May 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $15 / Prize: $500 + Exhibition
Theme: Celebrating the Beauty of Our Natural World. The Academy Photo Awards 2026 is a seasonal photography competition dedicated to showcasing the...
Sat, May 30
SPC Global Street Photography Awards 2026
Fee: $30 / Prize: Exhibition + Feature
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May 30, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $30 / Prize: Exhibition + Feature
Theme: Street Photography. Street Photo Collective presents the Global Street Photography Awards 2026. In an age of artificial perfection, this award celebrates real moments, real people, and the emotional truth of everyday life. We look for the...

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Travel Tales Award 2026 - Call for Entries

• Travel Tales Award • Deadline: May 31st, 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 an internationally recognized photography competition devoted to celebrating the art of travel photography and the power of visual storytelling. Designed for both amateur and professional photographers, the award provides a platform for artists from

Deloitte Photo Grant 2026 - Open Call

• Deloitte • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Theme: Proximities • Prize: €25,000 + Solo Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE A total of ten reporters have been appointed for this section, each recognized for their contribution to the international cultural and photographic landscape. The selected individuals—Alberto Negrin, Stephen Bulger, Brendan McCleary, Dimitri Beck, Pancho Saula, Karin Kauffman, Davide Monteleone, Arianna Rinaldo, Eric R.

Mangrove Photo Awards 2026 - Call for Entries

• The Mangrove Action Project • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $1,000 + Worldwide Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Mangrove Photography Awards 2026, hosted by the Mangrove Action Project, is a worldwide photography competition that shines a spotlight on one of the planet’s most remarkable yet fragile ecosystems—mangroves. Found along coastlines around the globe, these environments are teeming with life and play a cr

Viepa - Vienna International Photo Awards 2026 Call for Entries

• VIEPA • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €10,000 in Prizes + Exhibition in Austria • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photography has the extraordinary power to connect the world. With every click of a shutter, stories are shared, cultures meet, and people from all walks of life find a common ground. The peaceful and transformative nature of photography unites nations, communities, and entire continents, creating a global dialogue

Photometria Awards Call for Entries 2026

• Photometria International Photo Festival • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Judge: Alec Soth • Prize: Nikon Z30 Kit + Exhibition in Greece • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE As the festival reaches its eighteenth edition, it marks an important symbolic milestone, suggesting a moment of maturity and self-awareness. This occasion provides an opportunity to explore the idea of transition in a thoughtful and nuanced way. Coming of Age (18+) focuses on growing up not simp

Narwhal Rainbow Alliance - "Queer Nature" Call for Entries

• Narwhal Rainbow Alliance • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Theme: Queer Nature (non-human) • Prize: €1000 + Exhibitions + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Welcome to the Queer Nature Photography Awards , an initiative that explores and celebrates the inspiring connections between queerness and the immense diversity of life on our planet. Nature is a tapestry of variation—an ever-evolving network of species, behaviors, and ecosystems that constantly resh

The Australian Photographic Prize - International Photo Contest Open Call 2026

• Australian Photographic Prize • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: AUD $5,000 + Trophy + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Australian Photographic Prize welcomes photographers from all walks of life—whether you are a seasoned professional, a passionate amateur, or a student just beginning your creative journey. Open to entrants from Australia and around the world, the competition brings together a dynamic and diverse gl

Duckling - Duckling Seed Grant Open Call 2026

• Duckling • Deadline: May 31st, 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. Throug

Natural Landscape Photography Awards - Photo of the Year Open Call

• Natural Landscape Photography Awards • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Landscape / Natural Photography • Prize: $5,000 + Exposure + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) were established to celebrate the artistry and dedication of photographers who capture the natural world with honesty, skill, and creativity. The competition brings together photographers from across the globe who share a passion for