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Submit your Best Project to Win a Solo Exhibition this March!
Submit your Best Project to Win a Solo Exhibition this March!

Amateur Photo Contests

Deadline: February 08, 2026
ProfiFoto New Talent Award 26/1
With the support of the NEW TALENT AWARD, photographers are empowered to transform the “images in their imagination” into tangible projects. The award is not about submitting completed series on a specific theme, but about presenting compelling image ideas that spark curiosity and promise more. All winning entries will be published in the German photography magazine ProfiFoto and featured in a group exhibition supported by WhiteWall. Submission Requirements To participate, please subm
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Silent Ruins: Abandoned Places Photo Contest
Step into the haunting beauty of forgotten worlds. Silent Ruins 2026 – abandoned places photo contest – invites photographers to capture the mystery, decay, and hidden stories of abandonments. From crumbling factories and deserted homes to forgotten villages and overgrown landmarks, every frame reveals echoes of the past frozen in time. This contest celebrates the artistry of seeing beauty in decay, silence in emptiness, and history in ruins. Show us how you transform desolation into brea
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Architecture 2026
Unleash your creativity and lens your focus on the beauty that surrounds us! Our Architecture Photo Contest invites photographers to explore the artistry of structures, the interplay of light and shadow, and the captivating stories embedded in architectural wonders. From towering skyscrapers to historic landmarks, showcase your unique perspective on the world of architecture. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or a seasoned pro, this contest is your opportunity to frame the extraordina
Deadline: February 13, 2026
The Alexia Grants 2026
Grants are awarded to support the production of significant projects that align with The Alexia’s mission and demonstrate the creator’s ability to successfully bring them to life. Submissions must include a project synopsis, a detailed proposal, a biography, a résumé/CV, and a body of work. Projects may be in progress or planned. Applications are evaluated both on the strength of the proposal and on the applicant’s visual skills. More than the chosen approach, emphasis is placed on th
Deadline: February 16, 2026
NYC Photography Call 2026
New York doesn’t pose — it lives. Every block, every face, every moment tells a story. UNFILTERED is about capturing the city’s beauty in its truest form: the laughter, the chaos, the quiet, the connection. It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence. The stories that make this city impossible to define, but unforgettable to feel. Submit • A series of 5–10 original photographs • A short self-introduction • A title for each photo • A short story paragraph ab
Deadline: February 22, 2026
2026 Emerging Perspectives Exhibition
The Emerging Perspectives Exhibition is an annual juried exhibition open for submissions from artists ages 18–35 in any medium, and is geared toward artists beginning the pursuit of their creative discipline, whether enrolled in art-centered education programs or engaged in their own artistic practice, while taking strides in setting their career paths. First Place: $500; People’s Choice: $250
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Black & White
We are pleased to announce our 4th B&W oonline Art Competition for the month of march 2026. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to share their artistic vision. A variety of interpretations of black and white theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All forms of visual art are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, fiber art, collage, and installation), except sound and video art. In addition to the selected
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Figurative
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 16th Annual “Figurative” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion into the Gallery’s March 2026 online group exhibition. The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best figurative art. Figurative subjects are considered to be figures, forms a
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Red
Red is more than a color. It is a visual heartbeat: the echo of memory, the weight of emotion, the trace of presence that refuses simplicity. It can scream or whisper. It can be restraint as much as intensity. If red has ever shifted how you see a place, a person, a moment, or a feeling — if it has stayed with you — then we want your voice in this conversation. This is not a contest of clichés. It is a global exchange of perspectives shaped by seeing and feeling. ​
Deadline: March 01, 2026
Abstract Visions
Here is your chance to exhibit your photography in our fine art gallery in Royal Leamington Spa, England. Selected images will be displayed in a print exhibition at Gallery Photiq. For the next group exhibition we want to see your visions for abstraction. The goal of abstraction in photography is to reduce the subject matter to its essential nature, so the viewer experiences an emotional or intellectual response purely based on the aesthetic elements. This is accomplished by removing con
Deadline: March 01, 2026
Artist’s Choice Art Competition 2026
Fusion Art invites submissions for the 2026 Artist’s Choice art competition for an online exhibition during the month of March 2025. This is the 9th annual Artist’s Choice art competition that the gallery has held. For this open (no theme) competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography in any subject matter and any media. The artwork can range from realism to surrealism to abstraction and artists, regardless of location or experience,
Deadline: March 01, 2026
Leica Scholarship at ICP
The Leica Scholarship aims to elevate and supports underrepresented voices in photography by providing opportunities and resources to increase their visibility and impact within the photography community. This scholarship will be awarded to one applicant of extraordinary achievement based on recommendations of a committee determined by the ICP and Leica. The award will be presented at the beginning of the program year. The scholarship includes: A total award covering tuition and sch
Deadline: March 02, 2026
Spring 2026 New York City Fellowship
We're accepting applications for the Spring 2026 session of the New York City Fellowship, a program offering a project production grant, mentorship, and arts administration experience to NYC-based early-career photographers and photojournalists. Recognizing the challenges of making a living as a working photographer, this fellowship serves a unique dual purpose: supporting the development of the fellows’ photographic projects, while also providing them with paid work experience in Magnum Foun
Deadline: March 04, 2026
2026 Audubon Photography Awards
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.
Deadline: March 04, 2026
Behind the Mask
Some stories are told straight on.Others live in what we hide, protect, or carefully curate for the world.Behind the Mask invites you to explore hidden selves, layered identities, private emotions, and the line between what is revealed and what stays concealed.Selected artworks are gathered into a curated online collection with your name, artwork title, and website link, giving you a polished, shareable feature that lasts beyond results day. Key dates: 1st entry free until: December 20, 20
Deadline: March 04, 2026
Animals
We are pleased to announce our fourth Animals online Art Competition for the month of March 2026. This call invites artists and photographers to showcase their finest artworks inspired by the world of animals. Submissions may explore a range of interpretations, including representational, abstract, and conceptual approaches. All forms of visual art are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, fiber art, collage, and installation), except sound and video art. In addit
Deadline: March 13, 2026
Street Photography
Street photography is all about capturing life as it unfolds—raw, honest, and unscripted. From fleeting expressions to everyday scenes charged with emotion, this genre transforms ordinary moments into powerful visual stories. Our Street Photography Contest celebrates that unique ability to document the rhythm of urban life through a photographer’s keen eye and quick instinct. Cash prize for the best three photographers and prizes from our partners Retouch4me, easyCover and Mylio Photos. I
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Abstract
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 17th Annual “Abstracts” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion into the Gallery’s April 2026 online group exhibition. The gallery invites artists (including photography & digital art), regardless of where they reside, to apply to this competition by submitting their best non-objective and/or non-representational art.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Night Works
Night Works invites photographers to submit images made after dark, where night is not simply a setting but an active collaborator. These photographs may be dramatic or understated, urban or rural, populated or solitary. They may explore artificial light, long exposures, ambient glow, or near-total darkness. What matters is not subject, but how the night shapes the image.​We are drawn to photographs where darkness informs mood, structure, and meaning—where light is used deliberately,
Deadline: April 01, 2026
Colors 2026
Fusion Art invites submissions for the Colors 2026 art competition for an online exhibition during the month of April 2026. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists, worldwide, are invited to submit their best art and photography using a concentration of colors. One color or a multitude of colors meets the criteria for this competition. This is the 9th Colors competitions the gallery has held. This is an international open (no theme) competition so any subject matter and any media are
Deadline: April 16, 2026
Cortona On The Move: BarTur Grant 2026
Cortona On The Move and the BarTur Photo Award are proud to announce their partnership to launch the Cortona On The Move | BarTur Grant, supported by the Visual Storytellers Fund. This new initiative is dedicated to empowering photographers globally, providing grants and resources to support the creation of compelling documentary photo essays that address urgent social, environmental, economic, and cultural issues of our time. Cortona On The Move, the renowned international photography festiv
Deadline: May 31, 2026
10th Singapore Young Photographer Award
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
Deadline: June 12, 2026
The 2026 Snider Prize
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.
Deadline: December 12, 2026
Night Photography
Welcome to our Night Photography Contest, where we celebrate the magic and mystery of the night through the lens of talented photographers. From the shimmering beauty of city lights to the breathtaking expanse of starry skies and our milky way, this contest showcases the world after dark in all its wonder. Cash prize for the best three photographers and prizes from our partners Retouch4me, easyCover and Mylio Photos. International exposure for the best 25 photographs through our website, news
Call for Entries
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