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• All About Photo • Deadline: April 28th, 2026 • Category: Portrait Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE AAP Magazine #57 “Portrait” calls on photographers to explore the many dimensions of human identity through portrait photography. From classical studio setups to contemporary self-portraiture, the genre continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its ability to capture emotion, character, and connection.

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE No matter where you are in your artistic journey—whether you are just beginning to carve out your voice or are already an established creator seeking new heights—the Homiens Art Prize offers a transformative opportunity to elevate your career on a global stage. Built on the principles of merit, inclusivity, and art

• The Global Peace Photo Award • Deadline: May 24th, 2026 • Theme: What Does Peace Look Like? • Prize: €11,000 in Prizes + Exhibition in Austria • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Global Peace Photo Award, previously known as the Alfred Fried Photography Award, is an internationally recognized initiative dedicated to promoting peace through the power of photography. It is organized by Edition Lammerhuber in close collaboration with a wide network of esteemed p

• NYC4PA • Deadline: April 19th, 2026 • Theme: Luminosity (The Impact of Light) • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE From light meters to backlighting, from deep shadow to blinding glare, photography is defined by an ongoing dialogue with light. It is shaped not only by illumination, but by darkness, contrast, and the spaces in between. A celebrated photograph of Grand Central Station captures sunlight pouring through th

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: After Dark: Night, Sky, and Shadow • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for After Dark , a juried exhibition dedicated to images created during the nighttime hours, from dusk through dawn. This exhibition seeks to highlight the artistic possibilities that emerge when natural light fades and new visual narra

• 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 The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, color etc.). Winners will receive a total of $4,000 in cash awards, be fe

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 • Theme: This Is a Person • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Portraiture often begins at the surface—at the face, the body, the visible markers of identity. But this exhibition is concerned with what cannot be easily seen, defined, or named. It asks: what lies beneath the image? We are looking for photographs that move beyond representation and into suggestion—images that hin

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: April 25th, 2026 • Theme: Home • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is excited to announce a new call for entry under the theme HOME , inviting artists to examine and reinterpret one of the most universal yet deeply personal concepts. While commonly associated with physical spaces, home extends far beyond architecture—it encompasses memory, identity, relationships, and emotio

• Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition + 2-Night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE There are no thematic guidelines or age limitations for participation, allowing complete creative freedom for applicants. A professional jury will carefully review all submissions and ultimately select three artists. The chosen projects will be featured in a curated exhibition overseen by Simone Azzoni and

• Flow Trip Magazine / Kodak • Deadline: April 24th, 2026 • Theme: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy and Oneness • Prize: $50,000 in Cash Prizes + Feature • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE With $50,000 in total पुरस्कारs on the table, this is an exciting opportunity for photographers of all levels to showcase their work. Participation is open to anyone with access to a camera—whether that’s a professional setup, a mobile phone, or even a simple disposable camera. Artists

• 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 What distinguishes the Milano Photo Awards is a philosophy rooted in inclusivity and recognition. The competition celebrates its winners, but it also recognizes the importance of every photographer who contributes their vision and creativity to the event. All registered

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• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: April 16th, 2026 • Theme: City • Prize:  Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Cities are much more than physical spaces defined by architecture and infrastructure. They are vibrant ecosystems where countless human stories unfold every day. From early morning commutes to late-night wanderings, the urban environment constantly shapes and reflects the rhythm of daily life. Through this call for submiss

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize:  Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is proud to present an upcoming juried group exhibition devoted to black and white photography, inviting photographers to explore the expressive possibilities of this enduring photographic tradition. The exhibition seeks to highlight the creative potential of monochrome imagery an

• Capri Foundation • Deadline: July 5th, 2026 • Theme: Journeys and Mirages • Prize: Exhibition in Capri (Italy) + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In March 2026, Fondazione Capri launched an open call through its official channels, inviting photographers from around the world—both professionals and passionate amateurs—to engage with the evocative theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI  (Journeys and Mirages). This edition draws inspiration from a remarkable anniv

• 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, presented by the Mangrove Action Project, is a global photography competition that celebrates the extraordinary beauty, rich biodiversity, and delicate balance of mangrove ecosystems across the world. These unique coastal environments play a vital role in supporting wil

• Sarajevo Photography Festival • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize:  €7,000 + Exhibition in Sarajevo (BiH) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Sarajevo Photography Festival (SPF) is an annual international photography event that takes place over the course of a month in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established as a platform for artistic presentation and professional exchange, the festival brings together a diverse community o

• 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 The competition is completely free to enter and welcomes absolutely everyone, no matter what camera brand you use. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned professional photographer or someone who just enjoys snapping pictures for fun—this contest is open to all. All you need is a funny photo or video

• All About Photo • Deadline: April 28th, 2026 • Category: Portrait Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE AAP Magazine #57 “Portrait” invites photographers to delve deeply into the essence of humanity that exists within every individual. From timeless studio portraits to the modern phenomenon of the selfie, portraiture has always been a powerful way to reveal emotion, identity, and connection. The most compell

• Appennino Foto Festival • Deadline: April 26th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize:  €3,900 Total Prizes + Exhibition in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Impressum Photo Award 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers from all over the world, welcoming participants regardless of nationality, experience level, or photographic style. The contest aims to provide a global platform where photographers can present their

• 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 is open to photographers of all experience levels, including professionals, emerging talents, amateurs, and students, both from across Australia and internationally. This inclusive approach ensures a vibrant and diverse competition that celebrates creativity and technic

• ReA! Art Fair • Deadline: May 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize:  1,500€ + Exhibitions in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The ReA! Art Fair Open Call offers emerging visual artists from around the world an exciting opportunity to showcase their work within a dynamic international art fair dedicated to fresh perspectives and independent creative practices. The initiative is designed to support artists at the early stages of their careers by providing

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• 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 were conceived with a vision that sets them apart from traditional photography competitions. Rather than focusing exclusively on the winners, the event aims to celebrate the broader community of photographers and recognize the value of every part

• Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: $475 in Awards + Exhibition in Providence (USA) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The 12th International Open Call presents a juried photography exhibition dedicated to highlighting compelling contemporary voices from across the global photographic community. This open call invites artists working in photography to submit work that reflects the bread

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Whether you are an emerging artist in search of a meaningful platform to propel your career forward, or an established practitioner aiming to deepen your professional recognition, the Homiens Art Prize stands as a distinguished and merit-driven opportunity within the global art landscape. Designed to celebrate arti

• Flow Trip Magazine / Kodak • Deadline: April 24th, 2026 • Theme: Film, Surf, Nature, Energy and Oneness • Prize: $50,000 in Cash Prizes + Feature • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE A total of $50,000 in cash prizes is up for grabs—yes, the big ones—and the opportunity is wide open to just about anyone with a way to capture an image. Whether you shoot with a professional camera, a smartphone, a disposable, or even rely on your own creative vision and storytelling

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: April 25th, 2026 • Theme: Home • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is delighted to present an open call for submissions centered on our newest theme, HOME . Far beyond the idea of four walls and a roof, “home” is an ever-evolving concept—one that lives in our memories, emotions, and personal histories. It may be a place of comfort and refuge, a fleeting moment of belonging,

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: April 6th, 2026 • Theme: Portals: New Perspectives • Prize:  Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The idea of a portal carries with it a sense of curiosity and possibility. A portal marks the space between here and there, between what is known and what might lie beyond. It encourages us to look more closely, to imagine stepping through, and to consider how a simple opening can change our perception o

• Archivo Jalón Ángel • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: Portrait / Travel / Migration and Borders • Prize: €1,500 + Trophy + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Jalón Ángel Photographic Archive, managed by San Jorge University within the San Valero Group, announces the launch of the 12th Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This annual award continues to honour photography as a medium capable of combining artistic excellence with so

• International Aerial Photographer of the Year • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Category: Aerial Photography • Prize:  $10,000 in Cash Prizes + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For those eager to know whether they are included in the Top 101, the answer is easily within reach. Readers can scroll to the end of the article and browse the flipbook showcasing all selected entries. They may also navigate to the Archive section in the menu above and select th

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize:  Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a new juried group photography exhibition dedicated to the art of black and white photography. This exhibition will celebrate the unique visual language of monochrome imagery and invite photographers to share their interpretations of a medium that has played

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• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: April 16th, 2026 • Theme: City • Prize:  Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Cities are far more than collections of buildings, streets, and skylines. They are living environments shaped by the movement, stories, and everyday experiences of the people who inhabit them. Within every city lies a complex rhythm made up of fleeting encounters, silent observations, and moments of vibrant activity that d

• Sarajevo Photography Festival • Deadline: April 10th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize:  €7,000 + Exhibition in Sarajevo (BiH) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Sarajevo Photography Festival (SPF) is a dynamic annual event that transforms Sarajevo into a global hub for photography each year. Spanning an entire month, the festival celebrates the power of visual storytelling while bringing together photographers from around the world—ranging from eme

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• NYC4PA • Deadline: April 19th, 2026 • Theme: Luminosity (The Impact of Light) • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photography is inseparable from light—its strength, its softness, its direction, and even its disappearance. Tools such as light meters and techniques like backlighting or managing glare are all part of an ongoing relationship with illumination. A well-known image of Grand Central Station, filled with beam

• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: May 3rd, 2026 • Theme: This Is a Person • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Portraiture has long been associated with the act of recording outward appearance—capturing likeness, form, and surface. This exhibition seeks to move beyond that tradition by asking a more complex and introspective question: what exists beneath what we see? We are inviting photographic works that gesture toward an

• Beautiful Bizarre Magazine + MPB • Deadline: July 17th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: $4,500 Cash + Publication + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Artists working within a representational photographic style are warmly invited to submit their work to the MPB Photography Award. This includes all photographic practices, whether created through analogue processes, digital capture, or a combination of both. As long as the work remains grounded in photographi

• Natural Landscape Photography Awards • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Landscape / Natural Photography • Prize:  $5,000 + Exposure + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Welcome to the Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA) , an international photography competition dedicated to discovering and celebrating some of the finest landscape and nature photography from around the world. The competition was created with the goal of highlighting photogr

• Appennino Foto Festival • Deadline: April 26th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize:  €3,900 Total Prizes + Exhibition in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Impressum Photo Award 2026 is an international photography competition open to photographers from all over the world, welcoming participants regardless of nationality, experience level, or photographic style. The contest aims to provide a global platform where photographers can present their

• 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 , a space dedicated to celebrating the rich and vibrant meeting point between queerness and biodiversity. Across the natural world, life expresses itself in countless forms, relationships, and adaptations that challenge rigid categories and remind us that

• VIEPA • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €10,000 in Prizes + Exhibition in Austria • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photography serves as a universal language, a medium capable of connecting people across the globe. Its quiet strength fosters understanding, bridging the gaps between nations, communities, and continents. The peaceful power inherent in photographic expression brings individuals together, encouraging dialogue, empat

• Photojournalism Prize (PJP) • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Category: Photojournalism and Documentary • Prize: €5,000 + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The introduction of the Photo Journalism Prize (PJP) marks the debut of a competition dedicated to acknowledging the ability of photography to document reality with depth, emotion, and nuance. Designed to be inclusive of all skill levels, the PJP invites both seasoned photojournalists and emerg

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• PhotoEd Magazine • Deadline: June 15th, 2026 • Theme: Home vs Away • Prize:  Publication (Digital & Print) • Entry Fees: Free for Subscribers • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE photoED Magazine continues its commitment to showcasing diverse photographic voices by presenting compelling visual stories in fresh and innovative ways. With each issue, the magazine highlights artists who push creative boundaries while exploring meaningful contemporary themes through lens-based practices.

• 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 Some moments pass almost unnoticed, lasting no longer than a heartbeat, yet they leave an imprint that stays with us. They exist at the edge of perception, where light, emotion, and time briefly align. This call invites you to observe those quiet intersections and capture the fragile beauty of what is f