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Sat, Aug 01
FREE ENTRY / Analog Forever Magazine - Online Group Exhibition “Standing Where Others Stood”
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
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Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
Category: Standing Where Others Stood. As summer arrives, many of us feel drawn outward once again toward winding roads, mountain vistas, coastlines, forests, deserts, and the...
Sat, Aug 01
FREE ENTRY / Discovery Art Fair - Open Call for Galleries, Projects & Artists
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
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Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
Theme: Open. The Discovery Art Fair presents for the ninth time a broad spectrum of emerging contemporary art in the financial capital of Frankfurt am Main. Late October, early November the exhibition hall on the Frankfurt fairgrounds will be filled with fresh contemporary art again. For the...
Sat, Aug 01
FREE ENTRY / Source Photographic Review – Writing Prize
Fee: Free / Prize: £500 + Publication
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Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: £500 + Publication
Theme: Open. We are always looking for new writers to contribute to Source. If you've not written for Source before we invite you to send us an article. The winning entry will receive £500 / 570 Euro and we will either publish it or commission you to write an article for us in the...
Sat, Aug 01
Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) 2026
Fee: Yes / Prize: $3000 + Trophy
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Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $3000 + Trophy
Theme: Several Categories. The Tokyo International Foto Awards acknowledges, commends, and promotes outstanding photography from all corners of the globe. TIFA connects photographers with the...
Sat, Aug 01
2026 Call for Entries: The Image Conference Pop-Up Exhibition
Fee: $495 / Prize: Exhibition
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Aug 01, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $495 / Prize: Exhibition
Theme: Open. The International Conference on The Image invites conference participants to submit artistic work for entry to the Conference Pop-Up Exhibition. Entries are invited that address the exhibition focus: "The Image as Advocate: Shaping Cultural Conversations...

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Illume Awards - "Skate and Snow" Photo Contest

• Illume Awards • Deadline: August 2nd, 2026 • Theme: Skate and Snow • Prize: 200K Prize Pool + Exhibition + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE From the streets to the ramps, this category celebrates the creativity, skill, and unmistakable spirit of skate culture. These photographs capture the energy, freedom, and individuality that define skateboarding in all its forms, from urban landscapes and iconic skateparks to hidden local spots. Whether freezing

BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award Call for Entries

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Some photographs are admired for a moment, while others remain in the viewer's memory long after they have been seen. We are looking for images that possess this lasting quality—photographs that capture attention through creativity, technical excellence, emotional resonance, or a distinctive way of se

Decode Gallery - Unposed: Call for Exhibition

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: August 21st, 2026 • Theme: Unposed • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Real life unfolds in the most powerful and unforgettable ways when nothing is planned. This category celebrates authentic documentary photography that captures genuine, unscripted moments exactly as they happen—without posing, staging, or performance. Whether photographing everyday life, intimate human interactions, cult

Open Call for Artists & Photographers by BBA 360

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Cash Prizes + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE We welcome artwork that demonstrates originality, curiosity, and a strong sense of artistic purpose. Among the qualities we look for are engaging storytelling, innovative visual concepts, imaginative approaches, thoughtful image composition, abstraction, experimentation, and refined artistic sensibilities. Rather

Decagon Gallery - "Overcoming" International Call for Photography Exhibition

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Overcoming • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Life is rarely untouched by hardship. We experience moments of loss, heartbreak, uncertainty, and transformation. Relationships end, health falters, homes are left behind, and familiar worlds can suddenly change. Yet despite these challenges, the human spirit often finds a way to endure. Overcoming — What Remains Standi

PhotoPlace Gallery and Texas Photographic Society - Call for Entries 2026

• PhotoPlace Gallery and Texas Photographic Society • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Composed • Prize: $500 + Exhibition in Middlebury (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery, in partnership with the Texas Photographic Society, is pleased to invite photographers to submit work for Composed, a juried exhibition exploring the creative possibilities and visual power of photographic composition. Juried by Brian Finke, this exhibition seeks compe

Black Box Gallery - Color Photography Contest

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: August 7th, 2026 • Category: Color Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in an upcoming juried group exhibition celebrating the creative impact of color photography. Color is far more than a visual element—it shapes perception, establishes mood, directs attention, and adds depth to photographic storytelli

Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) 2026 - Call for Entries

• 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) honors excellence in photography by recognizing outstanding work from photographers across the globe. The competition is committed to supporting creative expression and elevating photographic voices through international exposure. By connecting photograp

Click Masters Digital & Print Competition Call for Entries 2026

• Click Live & Click Masters • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: Fujifilm XT-5 Camera Kit (Worth £2,000) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Digital entries must be received by 31 July 2026. Following the initial judging process, shortlisted finalists will be contacted within one week and invited to submit printed versions of their selected photographs for the final stage of judging. The LIVE Print Judging will take place on 28 Septemb