THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

• 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 • 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

• 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 prin

• 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 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 • 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

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in its Collection 2026 exhibition, an open call that celebrates photographic excellence without thematic restrictions. There is no prescribed subject matter, concept, or genre—only the opportunity to present your strongest and most compelling work. Whet

• Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) • Deadline: July 22nd, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition in Paris (France) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) is more than just a photography award; it is a global initiative designed to foster the appreciation of the photographic arts and shine a spotlight on new and established talent alike. By inviting submissions from photographers around the world

• 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 excited to present an open-themed juried group photography exhibition and invites photographers from around the world to share their most powerful and inspiring images. This is an opportunity to showcase the photographs that define your creative vision — the work you are most proud of, the images that cap

• Travel Tales Award • Deadline: June 14th, 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 fro

• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: New Voices • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay If Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The contemporary art landscape is experiencing a significant shift. For the first time in decades, artists are reclaiming greater agency over how their work is presented, distributed, and engaged with by audiences. The growing influence of social media and digital platforms has fundamentally

• Capri Foundation • Deadline: July 5th, 2026 • Theme: Journeys and Mirages • Prize: Exhibitions in Capri (Italy) + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In March 2026, Fondazione Capri officially launched an open call inviting photographers from around the world to respond to the theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI. The initiative is open to both professional photographers and amateurs, encouraging a wide range of perspectives and creative interpretations. The conce

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• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: June 3rd, 2026 • Category: Portals • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Some photographs function as thresholds—spaces of transition rather than resolution. They position the viewer at a boundary: between here and elsewhere, before and after, known and unknown. These images hold a sense of suspension, where meaning is not fixed but in the process of becoming. PORTAL seeks works that engage wit

• 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 located in the heart of Capri, created for artists seeking more than just time away to produce work. Launching in 2025, the residency will bring together photographers and visual artists from different backgrounds and experiences in an environment dedicated to creativity, refl

• Working Assumptions • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Category: Visual Storytelling • Prize: 6 x $10,000 Project Grants • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Working Assumptions is committed to supporting visual storytelling projects that explore the complexity, diversity, and emotional realities of family life. Each year, the organization awards six unrestricted Project Grants of $10,000 to photographers and artists whose work invites audiences and participants to engag

• All About Photo • Deadline: June 2nd, 2026 • Theme: Black and White Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black and white photography continues to captivate audiences with its ability to distill imagery down to its most fundamental elements. Without the presence of color, the viewer becomes more attuned to nuances such as contrast, tonal range, light dynamics, and structural composition. This stripped-back ap

• Travel Tales Award • Deadline: June 14th, 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 fro

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE They invite submissions that distill vision into a single, compelling image—one that has the power to arrest attention and resonate beyond the moment of viewing. The 2026 Spring Edition has been developed as their most inclusive global open call, offering a streamlined pathway for photographers to engage with Berlin’s conte

• 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.