Amateur Photo Contests

Red is a dominant color. It is in abundance around us in nature, and not only. It is the symbol of strong emotions. It represents passion, love but anger as well. Red, in its diverse shades is beloved by many people. It can be bright or dark, having a totally different impact on people, according to its hue. As red is a color that cannot be ignored, we are sure that you have many photographs with red as the dominant color. We would be thrilled to see red flowers as well as red garments or bri

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 16th Annual “Animals” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are invited to submit their work online for possible inclusion in the gallery’s May 2026 online group exhibition. The gallery welcomes artists — including those working in photography and digital art — regardless of location, to apply by sharing their strongest interpretation of the “Animals” theme. This theme encourages creative depic

This month’s challenge invites you to highlight the delicate elegance of flowers, the lush vibrancy of plant life, and the enchanting presence of wildlife. The guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles. Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted wit

The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund supports emerging and early-career sports photographers. Photographers with more than 3 years cumulative paid professional sports photography experience are considered beyond the scope of the DPPF's programs. The DPPF is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and to providing free merit-based access to its programs. International applicants should also be aware that the DPPF is not able to provide support for visa procurement. Previous DP

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau Fusion Art invites submissions for the Waterscapes 2026 Art Competition for an online exhibition during the month of May 2026. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art depicting Waterscapes. The theme includes any art that portrays any type of body of water, including oceans, lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, coastal living, ocean activities,

Portraiture often records appearance. This exhibition asks what lies beneath it. We invite photographs that suggest interior life rather than surface identity — images that hold psychological tension, ambiguity, vulnerability, or contradiction. We are not seeking likeness alone. We are seeking photographs that imply presence without explaining it. Work that relies primarily on dramatic styling, sentimentality, or literal interpretation of the theme is unlikely to be selected. This exh

Allora Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit work for our upcoming online group exhibition, "Small Wonders." Wonder hides in the smallest details — the intricate architecture of a snowflake, the delicate veins mapping an autumn leaf, the unexpected geometry found in weathered wood, the iridescent shimmer on a beetle's wing. When we look closely, the ordinary reveals itself as extraordinary. A dewdrop becomes a universe, a flower's centre transforms into abstract art,

“I have found in my still-life work that I seem to be able to tell what objects are important to me by what tends to stay in the painting as it develops.” ~ Richard Diebenkorn Fusion Art invites submissions for its 34th Quarterly Art Competition – the Still Life 2026 Art Competition. For this art competition, 2D and 3D artists worldwide are encouraged to submit their best work depicting an arrangement of everyday inanimate objects. The still life works may be traditional or contempor

We are pleased to announce our 3rd Still Life online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are invited to submit still-life artworks featuring either natural items (e.g., food, flowers, plants, rocks, shells) or man-made objects (e.g., books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes). Still-life compositions depicting dead animals or human skulls will not be accepted. All artistic styles and mediums are welcome for consideration. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will selec

Since 1998, Bourse du Talent has been rewarding the talent of young artists in the field of photography by supporting emerging photography every year.This event, organised by Photographie.com and Picto Foundation, has over the years become a key event dedicated to the recognition of emerging talent.In 2023, after 25 editions that have brought to light and encouraged numerous photographers who are now well known, the time has come to update the programme with a view to constantly bringing it into

We are pleased to announce our fourth Yellow online Art Competition for the month of May 2026. Artists are welcome to submit any art featuring the color yellow or a shade of yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yelow, golden yellow). All visual art mediums are allowed. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article about each a

Landscape photography invites us to pause, explore, and reconnect with the natural world, capturing its beauty through light, scale, and atmosphere. From dramatic mountains and endless deserts to serene coastlines and hidden forests, this genre challenges photographers to translate the grandeur of a scene into a powerful visual experience. Our Landscape Photography Contest celebrates this art by welcoming photographers from around the globe to share their most compelling outdoor images. Wheth

Current secondary, post-secondary, or graduate students studying Graphic Design, creative advertising, photography, illustration, digital, motion or gaming programs are eligible to enter the 2026 Student Awards competition. Any school (group or individual) or personal work created at any time during your academic, creative program is eligible. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to launch your career, the Applied Arts Awards give you an advantage in this competitive marke

This month’s challenge invites you to capture the essence of wildlife, from majestic mammals and vibrant birds to intricate insects and underwater creatures. The guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles. Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted w

Calling all aspiring photographers and lens-based artists aged 13 to 25! SYPA is your stage to showcase creativity, technical finesse, and bold perspectives. Whether you’re a local or an international youth living in Singapore, this is your chance to shine. From street photography to portraiture and conceptual work, we want to see your strongest, most compelling images. SYPA celebrates the fresh viewpoints and visual storytelling that only young photographers can bring. This year’s

The 2026 Lenscratch Student Prize is now open for submissions. The LSP seeks to support the next generation of photographers by offering monetary awards and professional networking opportunities to artists creating innovative and compelling work. Educators! Please share widely! Students currently enrolled in any bachelor’s or master’s degree program in photography are encouraged to apply. AWARDS FIRST PRIZE a $2000 Cash Award and a feature on Lenscratch a year long mentorship with

The Snider Prize is a purchase award given to emerging artists in their final year of graduate study. The winner receives $3,000, and two honorable mentions each receive $500 towards the purchase of work to be added to MoCP’s permanent collection. Established by the generosity of Lawrence K. and Maxine Snider, the Snider Prize forms a part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to support new talent in the field of contemporary photography.

Wildlife photography is a breathtaking journey into nature, capturing the beauty, power, and fragility of the animal world. From majestic predators to delicate birds in flight, from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the jungle, every image tells a story of life in its purest form. Our Wildlife Photography Contest invites photographers from around the world to showcase their best work, capturing extraordinary moments of nature in action. Whether highlighting rare species, dramatic encoun

This contest is open to all nature photographers aged eight and older, with $200 prizes awarded separately to 8 ― 18 year olds and ages 19 and up. Three of the categories (waterscapes, birds, and single bloom) are judged by a panel of two judges. Additionally, a $200 community choice award goes to the youth and adult photo with the most votes. Prizes Eight $200 Winners: One in each judged category for youth and adult, as well as one community choice award for youth and adult.

Our Minimalist Photography Contest is all about the art of less. In a world full of noise and visual overload, minimalism invites us to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of simplicity. Clean lines, negative space, and subtle details came together in powerful compositions that prove you don’t need much to say a lot.

SlowArt Productions presents the annual group exhibition, A Show of Heads. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from October 8 - 31, 2026. Open to all artists working in any media, this exhibition will include all interpretations and portrayals of the Human Head, from the traditional to the abstract and conceptual. All visions of the head, including partial and multiple heads, will be considered. he exhibition is open to all artists, national and international, working in al