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Fri, May 22Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center - 2026 Aark Wildlife Photography Contest /Fee: $25 / Prize: Exhibition + Exposure
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Fri, May 22The Glasgow Gallery of Photography - Urban 2026: International Photography Exhibition /Fee: £48 / Prize: Exhibition
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Sat, May 23FREE ENTRY / XII International Sierra de Francia Contest — Poetry, Short Story & Photography /Fee: Free / Prize: €250 + Book
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The Boomer Gallery - "New Voices" Call For Artists and Photographers
• 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 art market is undergoing a profound transformation. For the first time in decades, the balance of influence is gradually shifting back toward the artists themselves. As social networks and digital platforms become central spaces for sharing, discovering, and collecting work, artists are n


SEE:ZEEN - Open Submissions for Issue #20
• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: May 27th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Wherever you are in the world, you are invited to submit your work. This is a fully open call, designed to bring together voices from across different places, backgrounds, and experiences. At see-zeen, we celebrate photography in all its forms. There are no limits on subject matter or style—your work can be bold or su


Arcadian Gallery - International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition Call for Entries
• Arcadian Gallery • Deadline: May 15th, 2026 • Category: Nature Photography • Prize: $2,000 + Exhibition in Cumberland (USA) • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The International Nature Photography Competition & Exhibition is an invitation to explore and honor the natural world through photography. It seeks to bring together a global community of image-makers who are inspired by nature—its beauty, its fragility, and its evolving story. Submissions may range from inti


The Epson International Pano Awards - Open Call 2026
• The Epson Pano Award • Deadline: July 13th, 2026 • Category: Panoramic Photography • Prize: Total Prize Package $11,100 + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Now in its 15th year, the Epson International Pano Awards stands as a global celebration of panoramic photography—honoring both the artistic vision and technical precision required to master the wide-format medium. As the world’s largest competition devoted entirely to panoramic imagery, it attracts


"The Shape of a Moment" Call for Entries 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 instants so brief they almost vanish as they appear, yet they remain etched in memory with surprising clarity. These are the moments where time seems to pause, where light shifts, emotions surface, and the ordinary becomes quietly extraordinary. This call invites photographers to capture the m


IPA International Photography Awards 2026 - Call for Entries
• IPA International Photography Awards • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $10,000 + Exhibition + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Since its establishment in 2003, the International Photography Awards™️ has conducted an annual competition that invites participation from professional, amateur, and student photographers across the globe. This wide-reaching event has evolved into one of the photography world’s most compreh


Decode Gallery - "Black and White" Call for Entries
• Decode Gallery • Deadline: May 23rd, 2026 • Category: Black and White • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is excited to announce its next exhibition theme: Black and White. There’s something undeniably powerful about black and white photography—it’s where the medium began, and it remains just as compelling today. Without the distraction of color, images rely on contrast, light, shadow, and tone to tell


Photo Artfolio - "Street Rhythms" Photo Contest Open Call
• Photo Artfolio • Deadline: May 13th, 2026 • Theme: Street Rhythms (Street Photography) • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The street can be understood as a site of continuous performance—an open, unscripted stage where life reveals itself through movement, interaction, and chance. It is a space where stories intersect, where ordinary moments acquire meaning, and where the rhythms of daily existence become visible throu


Photometria Photo Festival - Open Call 2026
• Photometria International Photo Festival • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Judge: Alec Soth • Prize: Nikon Z30 Kit + Exhibition in Greece • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE With its eighteenth edition, the festival crosses a symbolic threshold, entering a stage that echoes the very theme it seeks to explore: maturity as both arrival and uncertainty. This moment becomes a mirror, reflecting the layered experience of transition. Coming of Age (18+) does not treat adul


National Geographic - Showcase your Photographs
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AKC American Kennel Club - “The Great Outdoors” 48th Annual Photo Contest
• AKC American Kennel Club • Deadline: October 31st, 2026 • Theme: The Great Outdoors • Prize: $1,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers with established experience, as well as those in the early stages of developing their craft, are invited to participate in the 2026 AKC Photo Contest. This year’s theme, “The Great Outdoors,” encourages submissions that capture the beauty, diversity, and spirit of natural environments. E


Dusk Gallery - "Abandoned" Photography Contest & Exhibition
• Dusk Gallery • Deadline: May 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Abandoned • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Abandoned is a theme that invites you to slow down and look closely at what remains when something is left behind. It asks photographers to engage with absence as much as presence—to notice the marks, structures, and emotions that persist even after people or purpose have disappeared. This could take the form of deserted buildi


All About Photo - "Black and White" Photography Contest 2026
• 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 has long been celebrated for its ability to transcend time, capturing scenes with a poetic stillness that feels both nostalgic and deeply expressive. Stripped of color, the viewer’s attention is drawn more intensely to the interplay of light and shadow, the strength of composit


NYC4PA - "From A Seed...A World of Botanicals" International Open Call
• 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) is calling on photographers worldwide to submit their images, welcoming all styles and techniques. Participants are free to use any photographic process, whether it be traditional or experimental, such as standard prints, ima


Deloitte Photo Grant 2026
• Deloitte • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Theme: Proximities • Prize: €25,000 + Solo Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For this section of the program, a group of ten distinguished reporters has been carefully selected. These individuals are recognized figures within the international landscape of cultural production, each bringing a unique perspective shaped by their professional experience. The selected personalities include Alberto Ne


Mangrove Photo Awards - Open Call 2026
• 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, organized by the Mangrove Action Project, is an international competition designed to highlight the significance of mangrove ecosystems worldwide. These environments are essential for maintaining biodiversity, supporting coastal livelihoods, and mitigating climate chang


The Australian Photographic Prize - International Photo Contest 2026
• 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 welcomes photographers from all walks of life—whether you are a seasoned professional, a passionate amateur, or a student just beginning your creative journey. Open to entrants from Australia and around the world, the competition brings together a dynamic and diverse gl


Photo Artfolio - "Street Rhythms" Photo Contest
• Photo Artfolio • Deadline: May 13th, 2026 • Theme: Street Rhythms (Street Photography) • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The street is never still. It moves, shifts, and evolves—a living stage where everyday life unfolds in real time. From split-second gestures to overlapping stories and unexpected interactions, it offers an endless source of visual inspiration driven by rhythm, spontaneity, and human presence. Photo
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