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• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: June 1st, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE They are seeking a single, powerful image—the kind of definitive frame that captures attention instantly and lingers in the viewer’s mind. Conceived as their most accessible global open call to date, the 2026 Spring Edition offers photographers from around the world a clear and direct entry point into the vibrant Berlin art

• Homiens • Deadline: April 29th, 2026 • Category: Art and Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Homiens Art Prize offers a compelling opportunity for both emerging and established artists seeking meaningful exposure and professional advancement. As a merit-based and internationally recognized award, it serves as a strategic platform for artists aiming to strengthen their presence within the global art indu

• Recount Photography Agora • Deadline: April 27th, 2026 • Theme: Numbers • Prize: Exhibition in Barcelona (Spain) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This call invites contributions that reflect on the quiet yet powerful systems that structure our existence: those of counting, measuring, classifying, and ordering. We are interested in visual stories—combinations of photography and text—that engage with these mechanisms not only as tools, but as cultural, political,

• Dusk Gallery • Deadline: May 22nd, 2026 • Theme: Abandoned • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fee: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The theme of this call is Abandoned—an exploration of absence, memory, and the quiet traces left behind by time. We invite photographers to reflect on spaces, objects, and environments that have been left behind, whether through neglect, transition, or the passage of history. From decaying buildings and forgotten infrastructure

• 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 unfolds as a dynamic stage—an ever-changing environment shaped by movement, chance encounters, and the subtle choreography of everyday life. Within this space, fleeting gestures, layered narratives, and spontaneous interactions come together to form a visual language that is both immediat

• 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” warmly invites photographers to celebrate the shared humanity that connects us all. Portrait photography, whether created in a studio, captured candidly on the street, or taken as a self-portrait, has a unique ability to reveal the soul behind the face. The most memorable portrai

• SEE:ZEEN Magazine • Deadline: May 27th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Publication + Exposure • Entry Fee: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Submissions are welcome from anyone, anywhere in the world. There are no geographic boundaries or restrictions—we are excited to see perspectives from diverse contexts, cultures, and lived experiences. see-zeen embraces all forms of photographic expression. We do not limit submissions by theme, style, or genre. Whethe

• 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 dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in nature photography from artists around the globe. The competition invites submissions that capture the beauty, complexity, and urgency of the natural world, encompassing subjects such as flo

• 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 introduced an open call addressed to photographers of all backgrounds, encouraging them to interpret the theme VIAGGI E MIRAGGI. Open to both professionals and amateurs, the initiative invites participants to reflect on the nature of travel, perception, and illusion throu

• Recount Photography Agora • Deadline: April 27th, 2026 • Theme: Numbers • Prize: Exhibition in Barcelona (Spain) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Through this open call, we seek to gather a rich and diverse collection of visual narratives that combine photography and text to explore the pervasive role of quantification, classification, and ordering in shaping human life. These submissions will form the foundation of a broader curatorial project that will culmin

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: May 4th, 2026 • Theme: After Dark: Night, Sky, and Shadow • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery is now accepting submissions for After Dark, a juried exhibition focused on photography created between dusk and dawn. This call invites photographers to explore and share images that capture the unique qualities of nighttime environments. Submissions may include a wide variety o

• 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 contest designed to bring together photographers from across the globe and highlight diverse visual perspectives. Open worldwide, the competition encourages artists and image-makers to submit their work and take part in a platform dedi

• Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici • Deadline: April 30th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition + 2-Night Stay in Italy • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This open call welcomes participants of all ages and does not impose any specific theme, encouraging a wide range of artistic approaches. After evaluating the submissions, the jury will select three artists whose work will be showcased in an exhibition curated by Simone Azzoni and Francesca Marra. Selected p

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: May 8th, 2026 • Category: Shadow and Light • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming juried group exhibition dedicated to the theme of shadow and light. At its core, photography is an art form grounded in the observation and recording of luminous contrast—the interplay between illumination and obscurity that shapes how we perceive an image. Thi

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: April 25th, 2026 • Theme: Home • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery is pleased to open submissions for our latest exhibition theme, HOME. While the word often brings to mind a house or a familiar place, home can mean so much more. It can be a feeling of comfort, a cherished memory, a sense of safety, or even a starting point for new journeys. For some, it’s tied to people or c

• Photometria International Photo Festival • Deadline: May 31st, 2026 • Judge: Alec Soth • Prize: Nikon Z30 Kit + Exhibition in Greece • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE As the festival arrives at its eighteenth edition, it symbolically steps into a phase of maturity, a moment that invites not only celebration but also critical reflection. This milestone becomes an अवसर to engage deeply with the complex notion of transition—personal, social, and cultural. Coming of

• 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 Here’s your chance to be part of something big—$50,000 big. This open call is designed for everyone, whether you’re shooting with high-end gear, snapping photos on your phone, experimenting with a disposable camera, or just have a great eye for capturing moments. You can submit as many

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• 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 is a juried photography exhibition designed to spotlight fresh, diverse, and compelling contemporary voices from around the world. This open invitation encourages photographers and image-makers at all stages of their careers to share work

• Dusk Photo Gallery • Deadline: April 16th, 2026 • Theme: City • Prize: Exhibition in Santa Fe (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Cities are more than the skylines that define them or the streets that connect their neighborhoods. They are places where countless stories unfold every day, shaped by movement, emotion, and the subtle interactions that make urban life unique. The city breathes with its own rhythm—sometimes calm and reflective, sometimes vi

• 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 stand out among photography competitions thanks to a core principle that guides the entire initiative: the event is designed not only to celebrate the winners but also to recognize and showcase the work of every photographer who participates. All r

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• 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” calls on photographers to explore the many dimensions of human identity through portrait photography. From classical studio setups to contemporary self-portraiture, the genre continues to evolve while remaining rooted in its ability to capture emotion, character, and connection.