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Tue, May 19FREE ENTRY / Visa Pour l'Image - Canon Women Photojournalist Grant /Fee: Free / Prize: €8,000 + PromotionMay 19, 2026, 11:50 PMFee: Free / Prize: €8,000 + PromotionTheme: Photojournalist. For the twenty-sixth year, Canon is awarding the Canon Women Photojournalist Grant to a photographer in recognition of her contribution to photojournalism. This scholarship, awarded annually in Perpignan during the...
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Wed, May 20FREE ENTRY / Transversalities Photography without Borders - Open Call 2026 /Fee: Free / Prize: €1,500 + ExhibitionMay 20, 2026, 11:30 PMFee: Free / Prize: €1,500 + ExhibitionTheme: Several Categories. The Center for Iberian Studies (CEI) remains committed to strengthening the cultural and scientific axis organized by Coimbra, Guarda, and Salamanca and, through active involvement in territorial cooperation, is committed to low-density territories, particularly the...
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Getxophoto Festival 2026 - Open Call
• Getxophoto International Image Festival • Deadline: November 6th, 2025 • Theme: Reset • Prize: €500 + Exhibition in Spain + Accommodation • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities In June 2026, the Getxophoto International Image Festival will celebrate its twentieth anniversary — two decades of exploring the evolving language of photography and visual storytelling. After three memorable editions dedicated to the themes PAUSE , PLAY , and


Call for Art & Photography by The Homiens Art Prize
• Homiens • Deadline: November 1st, 2025 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The Homiens Art Prize is a prestigious award that has become a fixture on the international art calendar. Each year, it distributes more than $12,000 USD in prizes, supporting artists at every stage of their careers. What sets Homiens apart is its inclusivity: the prize is open to


The Chateau Gallery - Call For Entry: In the Nude
• The Chateau Gallery • Deadline: October 17th, 2025 • Theme: In the Nude • Prize: Exhibition + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities We don’t have a finalized prospectus for this call for entry just yet — it’s still taking shape. Honestly, this exhibition might be a little risky, maybe even a questionable idea, but that’s exactly why we’re going forward with it. Originally titled “Send Nudes,” the concept has evolved into someth


Barcelona Human Rights International Photo Festival - Call for Entries
• BCNDH - Mas Retina • Deadline: October 10th, 2025 • Theme: Human Rights and Global Justice • Prize: €3,000 + 3x400€ + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Ten projects will stand out from the rest after the jury’s deliberation, earning a special place in the festival. These projects will come to life in the heart of Barcelona, exhibited along its streets so that festivalgoers and passersby can engage with them dir


The Sonntag Grant for Photography 2026 - Call for Entries
• Sonntag Grant • Deadline: October 31st, 2025 • Theme: Open • Prize: €3,000 Grant • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The Sonntag Grant for Photography is opening its doors for the very first time, inviting submissions for an international open call. At the heart of this initiative is the commitment to amplify voices from the FLINTA community —female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender photographers—who are shaping the f


Autoportrait 2025 – Kuala Lumpur Photography Award: Experimental Self-Portraits and Portrait Prize
• Kuala Lumpur Portrait Award • Deadline: October 31st, 2025 • Category: Experimental Self Portraits • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Malaysia • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities After the overwhelming success of our very first AUTOPORTRAIT open call, we are thrilled to announce the 2025 Interim Edition , which returns with the thought-provoking theme of Experimental Self-Portraits . This special category dares participants to expand t


Profoto - October: Dramatic Lighting Open Call
• Profoto • Deadline: October 15th, 2025 • Theme: Dramatic Lighting • Prize: $2,000 USD in Profoto Gear + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Light holds an incredible power — the ability to shape mood, evoke emotion, and heighten visual impact. It can transform an ordinary moment into something cinematic, mysterious, or deeply moving. In this first challenge, we invite you to step into the bold and daring side of photograph


Black Box Gallery - Color Photography Open Call
• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: October 10th, 2025 • Category: Color Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is thrilled to announce an international call for entries for a juried group exhibition celebrating the full spectrum of color photography . In our daily lives, color shapes how we see and feel, and in photography, it has become a powerful means of communication and storytelling. Today’s


TSD - Grant for Photographers 2025
• TSD • Deadline: October 17th, 2025 • Category: Photography Project • Prize: €1,000 Monthly Stipend + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The “Dresden Grant in Photography” , jointly awarded by the Dresdner Stiftung Kunst & Kultur der Ostsächsischen Sparkasse Dresden and the Technische Sammlungen Dresden , is dedicated to supporting photographers who demonstrate both artistic commitment and professional merit. Eligible a


Pispa 2025 - Paris International Street Photo Awards Call for Entries
• Pispa • Deadline: November 2nd, 2025 • Category: Street Photography • Prize: $3,000 + Exhibition + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The Paris International Street Photo Awards 2025 is proud to announce a groundbreaking development that marks a turning point in our history. For this edition, our winners, special mentions, and finalists will not only receive international recognition but will also see their work showca


Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 Call for Entries
• Travel Photographer of the Year • Deadline: October 13th, 2025 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: £10,000 + 7-day Trip to Sri Lanka • Entry Fees: Yes (Free for young Photographers) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities At its heart, the Travel Photographer of the Year Awards (TPOTY) is a celebration of journeys—not just the journeys across countries and continents, but also the creative journeys of photographers themselves. Born out of a love for


The Boomer Gallery - The New Artist: Call For Artists
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: November 5th, 2025 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Over the last century, humanity has lived through an age of extraordinary change and innovation. We have seen the skyline of cities transformed by towering skyscrapers, witnessed the impossible become possible with moon landings, and experienced a revolution in


Leica Photography Award 2025
• Leica • Deadline: October 15th, 2025 • Prize: Leica Q Camera + Travel • Eligibility: Latin American Countries • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Across Latin America, photography has always been a powerful tool for storytelling, capturing the spirit of people and the landscapes that define their lives. With this tradition in mind, Leica introduces its First Travel Photography Award , a competition that aims to highlight the artistr


Smithsonian Magazine - The 23rd Annual Photo Contest
• Smithsonian Magazine • Deadline: December 1st, 2025 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $2,500 + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The Smithsonian magazine’s 23rd Annual Photo Contest officially opens for submissions on September 15, 2025 , and closes on December 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time . All individuals who choose to participate acknowledge, through their entry, that they are 18 years of age or


L.C. - Black and White Photography Prize
• L.C. • Deadline: October 15th, 2025 • Category: Black and White Photography • Prize: $3,500 + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The LensCulture Black & White Photography Awards welcome photographers from around the world who dedicate themselves to the expressive power of monochrome. Whether your practice is rooted in traditional darkroom methods, advanced digital techniques, or bold experimental approaches that


O.P. - Sport Photography Awards 2025
• O.P. • Deadline: October 19th, 2025 • Category: Sport Photography • Prize: €4,500 + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities The Watersport Photography Awards by Ocean Power® is more than just a competition—it is an international platform dedicated to showcasing the very best in water sports photography. This annual event is designed to bring together visual storytellers from every corner of the globe, offering them t


OPPO - Mobile Photography Contest 2025
• OPPO • Deadline: November 20th, 2025 • Prize: $25,000 + Oppo Smartphone • Category: Mobile Phone Photography • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities 📸 Ready to turn your scroll-stopping shots into global recognition? The OPPO Photography Awards 2025 are here—and this year, it’s next level. Calling all creatives, dreamers, and visual storytellers: Whether you're snapping sunsets, capturing candid street scenes, or turning your breakf


WMPO - 5th World Masters of Photography Award 2026
• World Masters of Photography • Deadline: January 16th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: Exhibitions in Austria and Spain + Trophy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE We are delighted to extend our invitation to photographers worldwide to participate in the 2026 edition of the World Masters of Photography Open (WMPO) —a celebration dedicated to honoring the finest photographic talent across the globe. This renowned competition embraces diversity in all


Barcelona Human Rights International Photo Festival - 5th Edition
• BCNDH - Mas Retina • Deadline: October 10th, 2025 • Theme: Human Rights and Global Justice • Prize: €3,000 + 3x400€ + Exhibition in Spain • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities During the festival, Barcelona will transform into a vibrant gallery where ten projects, selected by the jury, will be presented in various public spaces across the city. These chosen works will not only be accessible to the public as part of the urban exhibitio


The 12th International Landscape Photographer of the Year
• ILPOTY • Deadline: October 7th, 2025 • Theme: Landscape Photography • Prize: $12,500 Prize Pool + Expo + Publication • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Every photography competition has its own rhythm—a dance between mastery and fortune. Skill gets you in the door: the control of light, the framing of a moment, the careful crafting of a scene until it speaks. But there’s also an unpredictable element. Out of thousands of stunning en


Seeing Happy - "Toronto Through our Eyes" Photography Contest
• Seeing Happy + CPPA • Deadline: October 17th, 2025 • Theme: Toronto Through our Eyes • Prize: $200 + Exposure + Membership • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Toronto is a city of murals and markets, festivals and friendships, kindnesses shared on street corners, and resilience that shines through in every neighborhood. To honor these stories, Toronto Through Our Eyes invites everyone—residents, visitors, newcomers, and long-time


Photo Global Awards - "Landscape" Photography Contest 2025
• The Photo Global Awards • Deadline: October 20th, 2025 • Category: Landscape Photography • Prize: €1,000 + Certificates + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Landscape photography is a photographic genre that concentrates on representing the natural environment in a way that highlights its beauty and scale. Unlike portraiture or street photography, which are centered on people and human activity, landscape photography direc


Bergger - Analog Photography Prize 2025 Open Call
• Bergger • Deadline: October 4th, 2025 • Category: Analog Photography • Prize: 5,500€ + Exhibition + Production in Paris • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Black and white photography is timeless—a dialogue between shadow and light, silence and expression. The Bergger Analog Photography Prize was created to honor this tradition while encouraging new generations to explore analog photography as a form of artistic language. It is not


Decagon Gallery - "Forgotten Architecture" International Juried Photography Call for Entry
• Decagon Gallery • Deadline: October 31st, 2025 • Theme: Forgotten Architecture • Prize: $1,000 Total Cash Prizes+ Solo Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED. Click HERE for more Opportunities Decagon Gallery is pleased to announce a juried exhibition centered on the evocative theme of abandoned and neglected architecture. These structures, often dismissed as remnants of the past, are in fact extraordinary markers of history and culture. Their surfaces—worn w
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