THE INTERNATIONAL
PHOTO CONTESTS DIRECTORY 2026

A space sheltered from everything, for those who have a debt with their own talent.
Because there’s a time to travel, a time to edit, and a time to submit.
Explore the best directory of opportunities for photographers, with hundreds of contests all in one list.

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OPEN CALLS CLOSING SOON:

Mon, Aug 24
Huge Gallery - Exhibit your Art in London September 2026
Fee: £50 / Prize: Exhibition
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Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: £50 / Prize: Exhibition
Theme: Open. A stronger proof section with real exhibition photography, artist presence, installation shots and content that shows the opportunity is active now.
Mon, Aug 24
FREE ENTRY / Irys Photos × WhiteWall - Spotlight Competition "Hot Spots | One Moment"
Fee: Free / Prize: €500 Voucher
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Aug 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €500 Voucher
Theme: Hot Spots | One Moment. The Irys × WhiteWall Spotlight Competition invites photographers to capture the theme "Hot Spots | One Moment." Participants are encouraged to photograph iconic summer locations while focusing on the unique atmosphere and fleeting moments...
Tue, Aug 25
FREE ENTRY / The Ingram Prize - Open Call 2026
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
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Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: Exhibition
Theme: Open. The Ingram Prize is an annual purchase prize open to visual artists who are within five years of graduation from a UK-based art school. This leading prize for contemporary artists was established by The Ingram Collection in 2016 to celebrate and support artists at the...
Tue, Aug 25
FREE ENTRY / Paper Photo Award 2026 - Open Call
Fee: Free / Prize: €2,300 + Publication
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Aug 25, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €2,300 + Publication
Theme: Open. The Paper Photo Award 2026 is an international competition dedicated entirely to photographic publications. The Photobook category focuses on books as independent artistic expressions in which photography plays a primary role. The...
Thu, Aug 27
Megalopolitan Art Gallery - "Waterscapes 2026" Art Competition
Fee: €25 / Prize: Exhibition+Certificate
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Aug 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: €25 / Prize: Exhibition+Certificate
Theme: Waterscapes. Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Waterscapes. Eligible subjects include oceans...