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Mon, May 18FREE ENTRY / UNESCO Center of Extremadura - The 10th Edition of the Santiago Castelo International Photography Prize /Fee: Free / Prize: €4,000 + ExhibitionMay 18, 2026, 11:30 PMFee: Free / Prize: €4,000 + ExhibitionTheme: Nature... All photographers over 18 years of age, regardless of nationality or residence, are eligible to participate in the Competition, provided they register online as outlined in the rules. The theme is open, although preference will be given to images that, within the...
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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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Sarajevo Photography Festival 2026- Call for Entries
• 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 of


Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026
• 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 Magazine - "Portrait" Photography Contest 2026
• 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 compelli


The Impressum Photography Contest 2026 - Call for Entries
• 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 w


The Australian Photographic Prize 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 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 technica


ReA! Art Fair Milan 2026 - Call for Entries
• 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


Milano Photo Awards + Nikon – International Photography Exhibition & Contest 2026
• Milano Photo Awards 2026 + Nikon • Deadline: August 15th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary 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 partic


Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts - 12th International Call for Photography
• 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 breadt


The Homiens Art Prize Spring 2026 - Call for Art & Photography
• 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 artis


The Flow 2026 Photo Contest Presented by Kodak
• 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 i


Decode Gallery - Home: Call for Exhibition
• 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, or


PhotoPlace Gallery - "Portals: New Perspectives" Call for Exhibition
• 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 of


12th Jalón Ángel Photography Prize - Call for Entries
• 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 soc


All About Photo - Shadows: Photography Contest 2026 Call for Entries
• All About Photo • Deadline: April 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Shadows • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE At All About Photo , we celebrate photography that resonates beyond the surface—images that inspire curiosity, spark emotion, and encourage viewers to look at the world in new ways. Photography has the remarkable ability to bridge cultures, capture fleeting moments, and tell powerful visual stories. Our goal is to provide


Aerial Photographer of the Year 2026 - Open Call
• 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 the


Black Box Gallery - Black and White Photo Contest & Exhibition
• 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


BBC Nature Photography: Open Call for Submissions
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Creative Photo Awards 2026 - Siena Awards Call for Entries
• Siena Awards • Deadline: April 1st, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €500 + Exhibition + 2-night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Creative Photo Awards has established itself as a leading international photography competition, welcoming both professional and amateur photographers from across the globe. Dedicated to creative exploration and visual innovation, the awards celebrate photographers who push boundaries and redefine the


KLPA - A Stranger's Face: Travel Portraits Photography Award Open Call
• Kuala Lumpur Portrait Awards • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: A Stranger's Face • Prize: €2,000 + Exhibition in Malaysia • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Among the many genres of photography, travel photography holds a special appeal, fueled by the desire to explore distant places, encounter unfamiliar cultures, and immerse oneself in new environments. While landscapes, architecture, and food often serve as visual markers of these journeys, it is the pe


Photometria Photo Festival - Youth Collective 2026 Call for Entries
• Photometria International Photo Festival • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition at Photometria Festival in Greece • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE As part of its strategic commitment to supporting young creators and expanding opportunities within the photographic field, the Photometria International Photography Festival introduces the “Youth Collective 2026” competition. This new program underscores the festival’s dedication to fostering


All About Photo - Shadows: Photography Contest 2026
• All About Photo • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Theme: Shadows • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE At All About Photo , we are passionate about discovering and promoting exceptional photography from around the world. We believe that photography is a universal language capable of inspiring curiosity, provoking thought, and creating emotional connections between people and places. Our platform is dedicated to showcasing


BBA Prizes & Gallery - Photography Prize 2026
• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: March 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Solo Show in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Excellence in visual presentation, the strength of narrative expression, clarity of concept, precision in technical execution, depth of subject exploration, and a genuine sensitivity to the language of photography are among the principal criteria guiding the selection process. These elements will be rigorously evaluate
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