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Tue, Jun 09
FREE ENTRY / SENACYT Guatemala - Fotocyt 2026 Scientific Photography Competition
Fee: Free / Prize: Canon Camera + MacBook
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Jun 09, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Canon Camera + MacBook
Theme: Scientific Photography. Photography plays a crucial role in the dissemination and popularization of science, by providing a visually appealing and accessible way to convey complex scientific concepts. Through precise and detailed images...
Wed, Jun 10
FREE ENTRY / Ostuni Foto Festival (OFF) - Youth Foto Competition
Fee: Free / Prize: €600 + Exhibition
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Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €600 + Exhibition
Theme: Open. We invite students aged 12–18 to participate in the Youth Foto Competition of the OFF! Ostuni Photo Festival. This initiative encourages young photographers to explore their world and express their personal perspective through photography...
Wed, Jun 10
Lost Artists - Residency in Capri
Fee: Free to Apply / Prize: Residency
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Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free to Apply / Prize: Residency
Theme: Open. Welcome to Lost Artists, a unique photography residency program in the heart of Capri. Starting in 2025, we’ll invite artists from all walks of life to join us. Whether you’re looking to reconnect with your creative...
Wed, Jun 10
FREE ENTRY / Verzasca Foto Festival Awards 2027
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition + Visibility
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Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition + Visibility
Theme: Open. With the next edition in 2027, the festival becomes biennial and more clearly defines its position: a space for encounters between artistic practices and the...
Wed, Jun 10
Alaska Photographic Center - 2026 Rarefied Light Call for Entry
Fee: $25 / Prize: $300 + Exhibition
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Jun 10, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $25 / Prize: $300 + Exhibition
Theme: Rarefied Light. In this workshop Nevada will dissect what it means to “see photographically”. How to convert “looking” to acutely “seeing” the creative potential in front of you, and then how to translate it into a compelling photograph. It might be the...

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Black Box Gallery - Photo Shoot: 2026 Call for Entries

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: June 12th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is proud to announce an open call for a juried group photography exhibition dedicated to celebrating the depth and diversity of contemporary photographic practice. Photographers are invited to submit work across all themes, styles, and genres, creating an exhibition that embraces both artistic experimentatio

Lost Artists - Photography Residency in Capri 2026

• Lost Artists • Deadline: June 10th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Residency Spot in Capri • Entry Fees: Apply for Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Welcome to Lost Artists, a photography residency program created in the heart of Capri for artists searching for space — space to think, create, question, and begin again. Starting in 2025, we will invite artists from different backgrounds, practices, and experiences to join us in an environment shaped by reflection, connection, and

Beautiful Bizarre Magazine - MPB Photography Award Open Call

• 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

The London Photo Show Competition - London Photo Show Salon Competition

• London Photo Show • Deadline: June 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in London (UK) + Equipment • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Salon is created for photographers who are ready to experience exhibiting their work without the commitment, cost, or pressure of mounting a full solo exhibition. Whether you're emerging, established, or simply curious about sharing your images with a wider audience, The Salon offers an accessible way to take that next s

PhotoPlace Gallery - A Celebration of Contemporary Photography: Call for Entries

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: June 8th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for OPEN CALL: A Celebration of Contemporary Photography, a juried exhibition honoring the expansive creativity and evolving visual language of photography in the contemporary moment. Presented in recognition of World Photography Day, this

NYC4PA - "From A Seed...A World of Botanicals" Call for Entries

• New York Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: June 7th, 2026 • Theme: From A Seed...A World of Botanicals • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers from across the globe are invited by the New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) to submit their images and showcase their creative vision. There are no restrictions on technique, allowing artists to work with any photographic process—from traditional pri

Deloitte Photo Grant - Open Call 2026

• Deloitte • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Theme: Proximities • Prize: €25,000 + Solo Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In this particular section, ten reporters have been identified as key participants, all of whom are influential figures within the realm of international cultural production. The selected names—Alberto Negrin, Stephen Bulger, Brendan McCleary, Dimitri Beck, Pancho Saula, Karin Kauffman, Davide Monteleone, Arianna Rinaldo

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 - Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year

• 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

All About Photo - "Black and White" Photography Contest Call for Submission

• All About Photo • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: Black and White Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The art of black and white photography lies in its remarkable ability to convey emotion, atmosphere, and narrative without relying on color. By focusing solely on shades of light and dark, photographers can highlight contrast, emphasize composition, and reveal intricate textures and forms that might other