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Thu, Jun 25
The Chateau Gallery - Call For Entry: The Surreal
Fee: $15 / Prize: Online Exhibition
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Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $15 / Prize: Online Exhibition
Theme: Surreal. Surrealism is an artistic exploration of the human psyche, dreams, and the unconscious mind. Through bizarre and fantastical scenes, juxtaposition, or symbolism, we challenge you to capture and present images that defy logic and question the...
Thu, Jun 25
Dusk Gallery - "Red" Photography Exhibition
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Sales
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Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Sales
Theme: Red. We invite photographers to submit their work for RED, a juried exhibition dedicated to one of the boldest colors in the visual spectrum. From crimson sunsets and scarlet city lights to intimate portraits of passion, danger, or resilience, we seek images where red commands the...
Thu, Jun 25
FREE ENTRY / Kreatif Magazine - Call for Entry
Fee: Free / Prize: Publication
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Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Publication
Theme: Open. Kreatif magazine, driven by principles of openness and inclusion, provides a space for writers and artists from diverse backgrounds, including women and people who are historically excluded and marginalized, to share their unique perspectives. With a personal connection...
Thu, Jun 25
The Meridian Award 2026 - Open Call
Fee: $25 / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
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Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $25 / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
Theme: Open. The Meridian Award is an independent international award granting a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize to one contemporary artist working in any medium. Founded independently in New York City, the...
Thu, Jun 25
Foto Forum Santa Fe - 7th Annual Members' Show
Fee: Yes / Prize: $500.00 Gift Certificate
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Jun 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $500.00 Gift Certificate
Theme: Open. Members of Foto Forum Santa Fe may enter up to four of their photographs, no entry fee required for current members only. The...

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Leica Photography Prize 2026

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Open Call: "The Shape of a Moment" by Exposure Photo Gallery

• 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 moments so brief they seem to dissolve the instant they appear, yet they leave behind a lasting impression, as if time itself has quietly marked them. These are the subtle, almost invisible intersections where light shifts, emotion surfaces, and meaning emerges for just a fraction of a second.

Decode Gallery - Open Call for Exhibition 2026

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Collection 2026 is Decode Gallery's annual open exhibition dedicated to discovering and presenting outstanding photographic work without thematic constraints. Free from predefined categories or conceptual frameworks, the exhibition focuses entirely on the strength of the image itself. It is a platform for photographers whose

FGAP - Next Generation Art & Photography Prize

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Allora Gallery - "Black & White" International Photography Contest and Exhibition Call for Entries

• Allora Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Category: Black & White Photography • Prize: Solo Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black and white photography continues to endure because it asks us to see differently. Without colour to guide perception, attention shifts toward light, composition, contrast, movement, and emotional atmosphere. The image becomes less about description and more about interpretation. Shadows carry tension. Highligh

All About Photo - "Shapes" Photography Contest 2026 Open Call

• All About Photo • Deadline: July 7th, 2026 • Theme: Shapes • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE We invite photographers to submit work that explores the visual power of shape through photography. From striking geometric forms to subtle organic patterns, shape is one of the essential building blocks of photographic composition and a key element in creating visually engaging images. The ability to recognize and interpret

The SG Foundation - Emerging Photographers Grant 2027

• The SG Foundation

Dusk Photo Gallery - "Red" Photo Contest & Exhibition Open Call

• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: June 25th, 2026 • Theme: Red • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE RED is an open call for photographers whose work engages with the expressive power of red — a color associated with intensity, emotion, movement, and human experience across time and culture. This juried exhibition aims to showcase compelling photographic works in which red serves as a dominant visual presence or conceptual t

Budapest International Foto Awards 2026 - Call for Entries

• 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 is more than just a photography competition—it is a welcoming and inclusive creative home for photographers from all corners of the world, representing all genres, experience levels, and artistic visions. Our mission is to provide a stage where y