Open Photo Contests

Summer is experienced differently across the world. For some it brings intensity, brightness, and a sense of movement, while for others it unfolds more quietly through atmosphere, memory, and subtle changes in the environment. The season carries different meanings depending on where we are, how we live, and the personal associations we attach to it. Submissions may capture its feeling, presence, or atmosphere through any photographic approach. Both literal and conceptual works are welcome, of

We’re inviting photographers to submit work for FLORA, our next Shutter Hub Editions photobook. FLORA is dedicated to the celebration of life, growth, and the organic beauty found in the natural world. We’d love to see compelling, thoughtful, and visually striking photography that explores the diversity, resilience, subtleties, and poetry of growing things — from mosses and ferns to wild forests, blossoms, vines, roots, and every form of vegetation in between. FLORA isn’t just abou

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the seventh Colors online art contest for the month of June 2026, Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to share their artistic vision using a concetration of one color or a multitude of colors. A variety of interpretations of Colors theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. The Best of

The Diane Dammeyer Fellowship in Photographic Arts and Social Issues provides a unique opportunity for a socially engaged photographer to produce a compelling and dynamic body of work that highlights human rights and social issues. Columbia College Chicago, an institution with deep Chicago roots dating back more than 135 years, facilitates the fellowship, demonstrating a strong commitment to socially engaged art. The program aligns with Columbia’s dedication to academic excellence and foste

This exhibition challenges photographers to compose within the confines of the perfect square. From analog Hasselblads to digital Instagram feeds, the square remains one of the most iconic and enduring formats in photography—where symmetry, balance, focus, and narrative are transformed within its equal-sided boundaries. We welcome submissions from all photographic genres—including portraiture, landscape, documentary, architecture, and conceptual work. Show us how you use the unique creati

Photography plays a central and key role in contemporary artistic production. Deloitte’s Photo Grant, under the artistic direction of Denis Curti, aims to stimulate social reflection and, through intellectual awareness, promotes the theme Proximities, offering two grants totaling 75,000 euros. With this initiative, Fondazione Deloitte seeks to provide concrete support for contemporary cultural production and establish itself as an observatory of the emerging artistic landscape. Deloitte

Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! Each week, from Monday morning to Sunday evening, you can submit up to 10 of your best shots! If your photo is chosen by our jury, you'll have your image featured across the All About Photo website and social media for an entire week. Don’t miss your chance to shine it's free! Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! For the entire week: Your winning photo will be showcased on the All About Photo webs

TERAVARNA announces their "16th ABSTRACT" International Juried Art Competition. Artists with a keen eye for originality are encouraged to put their most compelling pieces on the unifying topic of abstraction to this unique occasion. The abstract art competition is open to contributions in a wide variety of creative disciplines, including but not limited to traditional media such as painting and sculpture, new media such as digital art, painting, fiber art, photography, graphic design, and

The Drone Photo Awards stands as a premier competition for professional, amateur, and student drone photographers globally. Our international judging panel, comprised of distinguished photographers, editors, and industry experts, evaluates submissions with an eye for innovation and creativity. Winners in the primary categories receive an exclusive invitation to the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA, competing for the coveted title of "Photographer of the Year." The overall winner, along with category

In 2026, the Friends of Jean Giono Association, in parallel with the third edition of its short story contest, is organizing a photography contest inspired by the same opening sentence as the short story contest : “All these extraordinary landscapes, chosen for their extraordinary qualities and placed in front of the lens at the angle that best expressed their qualities, composed, seen one after the other, under my lamp surrounded by night, an immense unreal country...” (Jean Giono, No

photoED Magazine shares diverse photography stories in a brand new light. Issue #76 will feature the work of photographers exploring Home VS Away — with UNIQUE, LENS BASED methods. Our 2026 season explores fresh directions in photography, examining contrasting themes interpreted through photographers’ lenses. This Call seeks submissions of fine art photography projects that present the idea of HOME, an experience of AWAY, or a juxtaposition of the two. We are looking to PUBLISH —

This is an open-theme call. Twelve photographers will be selected to exhibit three works each. Three awards will be presented, including the Juror’s Choice Award ($200) and two PRC Choice Awards ($100 each).

Color 2026 at Grid Photo Gallery is an international open call inviting photographers from around the world to submit works in which color plays a central role in the construction, perception, and meaning of the image. Open to all photographic practices and visual approaches, the theme Color welcomes individual works across genres — from documentary, portraiture, landscape, still life, street photography, abstraction… — wherever color becomes an active and defining element within the frame

Submit your best work to our photo competition for a chance to win up to $12,000 in cash prizes, be selected by our curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book. The "Prix de la Photographie, Paris" (PX3) strives to promote the appreciation of photography, to discover emerging talent, and introduce photographers from around the world to the artistic community of Paris. A selection of work from this competition is displayed in Paris and the winners are published

Are you ready to elevate your street photography from hidden gems in your portfolio to celebrated art on a global stage? The LensCulture Street Photography Awards invite you to submit your most captivating photos and series, offering you a unique platform to showcase the vibrant, pulsating life of your streets from around the world. Street photography is not just an art — it’s an encounter, an ongoing dialogue with the unpredictability of everyday moments. It’s the early morning rush, t

A simple way to get your work on the wall. The Salon is designed for photographers who want to step into exhibiting without committing to a full show. Enter one to three images, have your work professionally printed, and be part of the London Photo Show. No big barrier. No complicated process. Just your photos on the wall of an exhibition. Why enter Exhibit your work in London Every selected image is professionally printed and displayed at the London Photo Show in Hoxton. Your work will be

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (6) honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future. For more information and to apply visit https://innovateartistgrants.org Innovate Grant supports ar

Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Whisper of Nature. This theme invites artists to explore the many wonders of the natural world through their own creative vision. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme in their own unique style. whether realistic, abstract, conceptual, or imaginative. Subjects may include every aspect of nature from skies, forests, landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna, birds, insects and an

We are excited to announce our 101st ANNUAL International Competition, to be juried by Pepe Coronado, Director and Master Printer, Coronado printstudio, Austin, TX, and Shana Lopes, Assistant Curator of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA. The ANNUAL is one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the United States, and 2025 marks two exciting anniversaries – the 100th ANNUAL and The Print Center’s 110th; we welcome you to be a part of it! The ANNUAL is open t

Across the United States, deep divisions and shifting realities are reshaping the social and political landscape. Fault Lines: America seeks photographic work that examines the tensions, fractures, and transformations unfolding across the nation today. We invite photographers to respond to themes of resistance, social change, civic engagement, and the challenges facing democratic institutions. Images might address protest and activism, the erosion or defense of democratic ideals, struggles fo

Landscape photography is not only about places. It is about the feeling of being in front of space that feels larger than you, quieter than you, or completely indifferent to you. It can create distance, calm, unease, nostalgia, or emptiness without needing to explain itself. A landscape image holds time in suspension. It turns movement into stillness and makes absence feel present. Carlotta Gallery is interested in how landscape photography makes us feel, and how it shapes those feelings thro

Theme for Guest Room We live in a time when the ground beneath us, political, social, technological, ecological, and even perceptual, feels in constant motion. Borders shift, narratives fracture, and the coordinates through which we orient ourselves are repeatedly unsettled. In such conditions, images often register these transformations before language can fully articulate them. Like seismographs of the present, images capture subtle tremors of displacement: movements of people, identities,

Join us in celebrating and honoring exceptional color photography with the Color Photography Contest by reFocus. Winners will receive career-enhancing cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and much more. Prize Details: Winners of the reFocus Awards enjoy more than prizes, as winners and participants are actively promoted and celebrated throughout the year and beyond. Global Exposure: Receive a public profile in our Artist D

EXHIBITION DATE: June 21st Please follow directions exactly: Size image to 72dpi at 1000px on the long side Send caption exactly as described: ©First Name, Last Name, Title of Image, instagram handle, website Example: ©Aline Smithson, The Ouija Board, @alinesmithson, http://www.alinesmithson.com) Image: © Aline Smithson

Water, sky, and the liminal space between them are, by definition, poetic and symbolic. There exist infinite iterations of the qualities of water and sky: water may be fluid, frozen, rippling, reflective, tranquil, turbulent, crystal-clear, submerged, or flowing. The sky may be celestial, atmospheric, airy, cloud-covered, ethereal, canopied, or infinite. The colors of water and sky span the spectrum from warm to cool; reflective silver, dark indigo, cerulean, cyan, azure, to crimson and blazing

We want to showcase incredible work. Photography that awakens our imagination, transforms our way of thinking, or simply resonates with who we are. The Solo Exhibition enables you to reach a wider audience through our independent magazine that has become one of the most vibrant portals of photography on the web. The Solo Exhibition competition is open to any category of photography or subject matter. Photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nudes, landscapes,

All subject matter, visual arts mediums and styles allowed. One image per submission. No nudity, profanity, political or sadistic artwork, no AI. Images must JPG and be professionally presented for jury. Up to 6 artists a month (based on # of entries) are selected and promoted on the CamelbackGallery.com Artist of the Month Blog page. Benefits: Artist's images remain on the blog in perpetuity. Blog posts are easily shared. # of likes and view counter are vis

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Monochrome online art contest for the month of July 2026. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus, but also the range of a single color such as sepia, green, blue, red, yellow. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. The Best of Show winning artwork will be displayed as the poster of the show. All wining artists (Merit Award & H

The 21st edition of Black & White Spider Awards is now open and accepting entries. With over 235 title awards, international press and exposure to the biggest names in photography - it’s your chance to be recognized as the best in the industry. Get exposure and put your work in front of the world's leading galleries, art directors, curators, editors and publishers and be recognized by the industry at the premier international awards show for black and white photography. Enter your best B&W tod

No themes. No limits. Just your best photography. Decode’s Collection 2026 call for entry is now open. Submit your work today for a chance to be featured in our most diverse exhibition yet. At least 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers free of charge, using a professional Epson printer with Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper. Only one exhibition print will be produced; after the show, the print wi

This year’s Berlin Photo Awards competition offers an exciting opportunity with five primary categories and twenty detailed subcategories. We eagerly anticipate your most original and creative submissions. Our distinguished jury is enthusiastic about evaluating your work and discovering new talent. Whether your photos capture stunning landscapes, compelling portraits, or innovative artistic expressions, we invite you to showcase your best. Don’t miss this chance to shine and gain recognition

There is still time to enter the 17th edition of URBAN Photo Awards: the submission deadline has been extended to Sunday 28 June 2026. Don’t miss the chance to bring your work to an international stage and have it seen by some of the most respected names in photography today. Categories There is still time to enter the **17th edition of URBAN Photo Awards: the submission deadline has been extended to Sunday 28 June 2026.** Don’t miss the chance to bring your work to an internatio

The 12AWARDS International Photography Competition is a premier global event dedicated to celebrating exceptional vision and the art of visual storytelling.Under the theme "12 AWARDS - 12 VISIONS," the competition seeks to discover and honor twelve definitive pieces of a global visual mosaic, showcasing diverse photographic talents from around the world.Photographers are invited to submit their most impactful work across 12 distinct categories, with entries judged by an esteemed panel of interna

"For Photographers Only" is a platform dedicated to selecting and sharing the finest international opportunities exclusively tailored for photographers. We are excited to introduce our monthly photo contest, an exclusive privilege for our members. The winner will receive an online exhibition, and their work will be prominently featured on our homepage and shared across our social media platforms throughout the entire month. If you're a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we invit

The 11 Category winners in the Professional Categories will each receive a cash prize of $1,000, while the 11 Category winners in the Non-Professional Categories will each receive $500. All category winners will also receive two tickets to attend the IPA Awards Gala, where they will be considered for the following distinctions: The International Photographer of the Year (Professional Categories) Discovery of the Year (Non-Professional Categories) In total, IPA awards $60,000 in cash pr

Arte Laguna Prize is the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of all ages, countries, genders and artistic backgrounds. The competition is free-themed and it embraces 10 different artistic disciplines, including photographic art, video art and digital graphic art. With two decades of experience, the competition offers numerous opportunities for participants to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources

When great science and great art combine, amazing things can be achieved. That’s the philosophy behind the World Nature Photography Awards, a global nature and wildlife photography contest for planet Earth. We believe in the power of photography to put a spotlight on the majesty and wonder of the natural world around us, reminding us to take action now to secure a better tomorrow for us all. Now celebrating our seventh year, the mission of the World Nature Photography Awards is to celeb

There are moments that pass like a breath, yet leave an indelible mark. This call invites you to capture the mystery of the fleeting: those subtle intersections of light, emotion, and time that, for a second, reveal something essential. The Shape of a Moment celebrates photography’s ability to hold what slips away — to give form to the intangible. Because sometimes, a single instant is enough to tell an entire story. Awards Group Exhibition in Exposure Photo Gallery, Río Tercero, Ar

This is a unique opportunity for photographers seeking visibility for their authorial work within the expanded field of documentary photography — a territory that embraces relevant, personal, and socially meaningful visual narratives. How does the Contest work? The FotoDoc Photo Contest aims to recognize projects that contribute to a deeper understanding of key issues in the contemporary world. Documentary photography is understood here in its broadest sense, combining authorial expressio

Presented by Benrido, the Hariban Award combines a 170-year-old analogue technique with contemporary photography. Glass plates have been used as the base for collotype printing plates which still continues today. The award is called “Hariban” as “Hari” means glass plate, and “ban” means printing plate in Japanese. This Award invites professionals and amateurs alike to submit black and white photographs for a chance to win. Submissions are judged by an international group of Jurors, a

Here are the details: Our annual competition is open to all photographers at every level, worldwide -- everyone from emerging photographers to established professionals. Our Judges will select 46 APA Award Winners this year from 15 categories and one Best of Show. APA members save on each entry. APA Professional and Leader level members save 50% on each image. All winning photographs are featured in our annual awards publication. The new "Series" is a flat rate for 2-

From the pulsing arteries of a bustling metropolis, to the quiet solitude of its empty backstreets. Glistening glass and steel, against crumbling brickwork and eroded stone. Chance encounters and random moments. From Los Angeles to Lagos; as a stranger in a foreign land or on a habitual stroll in the village you’ve always known. Life exists in the streets. Take us there. Urbanscapes, observational photography, accidental revelations, street encounters, city scenes… Inspire us with street pho

TERAVARNA announces their "13th Portrait" International Juried Art Competition. From striking faces to soulful figures, capture the essence of your subject in any style or medium, with power & personality. Win cash prizes, prestigious certificates, global exposure, and a featured showcase on TERAVARNA’s platform seen by thousands. Let your portraits speak louder than words - and show the world what only you can see! CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION This is an esteemed portrait art contest

The Colorado Photographic Arts Center (CPAC) is pleased to announce **Show Us Your Downtown**, an online juried exhibition celebrating Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood. In honor of this milestone year, we invite residents from across Colorado to explore and share the downtowns that define their communities. From historic main streets to evolving urban centers, downtowns are places of connection, creativity, commerce, and change. They reflect our shared history while shaping the fut

The Alpine Fellowship Visual Arts Prize 2026 seeks to inspire artists worldwide to explore the profound theme of "Joy" through their creative expressions. This annual prize, organized by the Alpine Fellowship Foundation, encourages participants to delve into the complexities of joy, offering a platform for innovative and thought-provoking visual art pieces. By fostering such artistic endeavors, the foundation aims to promote cultural discourse and a deeper understanding of this universal emotion

Artists possess a powerful tool to evoke social change. Without uttering a single word, they can enlighten, educate and affect change around the world. Embracing Our Differences invites you to participate in creating a society where inclusion is embraced and individuality is celebrated. Become a part of this change by submitting your original art to Embracing Our Differences and its annual international outdoor juried art exhibit. Featuring 50 billboard-size images measuring 16 feet (4.88m)

Architectural photography: The photographing of buildings and similar structures that are aesthetically pleasing and accurate representations of their subjects.Throughout the history of photography, buildings have been highly valued photographic subjects, mirroring society's appreciation for architecture and its cultural significance. As building designs changed and broke with traditional forms, architectural photography also evolved. During the early-to-mid-20th century, architectural photog

The European Photography Awards welcome photographers from worldwide nations ready to hone their photography skills and their extraordinary takes on diversity, whilst portraying the majestic cultures passed down for generations. Recognising exquisite and artistic content, the awards honours vast arrays of genres in the photographic medium, extending the reaches of your talents all across the globe. No matter your status in the industry, your visualisations of the world and all it encases are

Critical Mass is an annual online program designed to foster meaningful connections within the photography world. Open to photographers at all levels and from anywhere across the globe, participants submit a portfolio of 10 images. After an initial pre-screening process, 200 finalists are selected to have their work reviewed and voted on by more than 150 distinguished international photography professionals. From this group, the TOP 50 are chosen, and a range of prestigious awards is presented.

Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Open 2026. We invite artists working across all visual art disciplines to submit their work to this open art competition. Artists are encouraged to explore any subject matter, concept, or style that reflects their creative vision. This open art competition celebrates creativity, originality, and artistic expression without thematic restrictions. All traditional and contemporary media a

Street Photography is a celebration of authentic moments, visual storytelling, and the art of capturing life as it happens. It invites us to slow down and notice the world around us. A glance, a gesture, changing light, movement through a city, or a quiet everyday moment can become something unforgettable through the lens of a photographer. This competition welcomes photographers of all experience levels to submit images that reflect the energy, emotion, character, and spontaneity of life in

Reveal us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow. The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation... an organic coordination of visual elements. Henri Cartier-Bresson Send us your images - preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio - both where shapes may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely.Whether in portrait, landscape, nude, street o

BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS is an international platform for photographers from all levels and genres to share their best images with the creative community in Hungary and Eastern Europe. We acknowledge the power of even a single photograph to greatly influence an audience, and how the artistic eye of the photographer behind the camera can interpret a scene in so many creative ways. We know that every image has a story to tell, and this is the place to tell it! The competition is open

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 9th "Portrait" Online Art Competition for the month of July 2026. Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 9th "Portrait" Online Art Competition for the month of July 2026. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. We invite artist and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the Portrait theme. A portrait may be a single person, a group,

Since the earliest days of photography, people have turned the camera toward themselves. Not as performance, but as experiment, necessity, and curiosity. Some of the first photographic images were self portraits made through mirrors, long exposures, and carefully arranged stillness. The medium almost immediately contained this inward gesture. What continues to make self-portrait photography compelling is not novelty, but persistence. The image is never only descriptive. It becomes a meeting p

Issue #138 will include documentary photography projects. This is work that focuses on recording events, environments or everyday life in a straightforward and accurate way. It typically has a longer term focus than photojournalism and is about a topic, place or event. Submit up to 12 photographs and a project statement. Issue #138 will have an expected publication date of August 1, 2026.

From June 10 through July 10, Blind magazine is partnering with MPB, Europe’s leading camera reseller, and legendary American photographer Ralph Gibson for a unique international giveaway. Photography enthusiasts are invited to enter for the chance to win Gibson’s own Leica M Typ 246 digital rangefinder camera — used by the artist over the past 15 years — together with its Summilux 50mm f/1.4 lens and a signed and numbered print from his celebrated 1996 series Light Years. More than a

Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) returns for its seventh edition! Celebrating the art of macro, micro and close-up photography, photographers are invited to reveal the hidden wonder of the world through their pictures. An expert jury will judge 11 categories and award £2,500 to the overall winner. There are 11 categories to choose from: Animals Insects Invertebrate Portrait Butterflies & Dragonflies Arachnids Underwater Plants Fungi & Slime Moulds Intimate Landscape Stud

The 16th Epson International Pano Awards is dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography, and is the world’s largest competition devoted to the genre. The prize pool this year is again well in excess of US$50,000, including $15,000 in cash and for the Open winner – a package exceeding $11,000. Now also features a printed Awards Book of the top 50 galleries in each category!

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year. The next deadline is November 15, 2025. International artists, age 18 and older, may apply for a grant. Submissions are accepted in a wide range of media, including: Painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, mixed media, installation, and other new or alternative visual media. Please note: Submissions for music, theater, dance, or film/video are not accepted. How to Apply: To apply, email s

TERAVARNA’s 11th COLOR Art Competition will be rolling submissions soon! Artists worldwide are invited to submit their vibrant works where color takes center stage. Let bold, subtle, or symbolic hues work their magic on the canvas. All styles and mediums are welcome. Win big with cash prizes, certificates, international exposure, and a feature on TERAVARNA’s platform. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION ​​The theme of this international juried art competition is COLOR. As humans, we see t

This contest is dedicated to ***Street & Documentary Photography***. Wherever you are in the world, we invite you to send us your most beautiful **Colors or Black & White** street photos. This year marks a major step forward. Street Macadam has expanded **its jury**, bringing together **renowned photographers and experts from 13 different nationalities**. Street Macadam continues to be one of the very few international contests offering **some of the lowest entry fees**, making it po

The Colour Library is a curated series of photo books exploring the emotional, symbolic, and visual power of colour. Each edition is a visual exploration and celebration of one colour, showcasing its presence, symbolism, and emotional range across different photographic styles and perspectives. Our next edition is a dedication to yellow. Bright and joyful, energetic and optimistic — but it can also be a sign of caution, a warning. What does yellow mean to you? It can be radiant or haunti

he SE Center for Photography is looking for non-representational imagery, though it can be from found objects in nature, man-made, or figurative works. We're seeking images that do not attempt to represent external reality, but instead seek to achieve their effect through shapes, forms, colors, and textures. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital, or antique processes—photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. Our juror for Abstract is Catherine Fairchild. Catherine Fai

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 9th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts, with a specific Photography Award for photographers to enter. All styles of photography – from realism and hyperrealism to pop surrealism and lowbrow – are welcome to enter. The Prize seeks to inspire creatives from around the world to pursue a life and career in the arts, and to help careers grow through fund

Vaccination is one of humanity’s greatest achievements, reducing the burden of infectious diseases and saving millions of lives around the world every year. Behind every dose lies a deeper story: of science and discovery, of care and commitment, of individuals and communities united in the pursuit of a healthier future. The International Vaccine Institute—an international organization whose mission is to discover, develop, and deliver safe, effective, and affordable vaccines, empowering va

Chromatic Awards is an international competition of color photography open to both professionals and amateurs. Participation in the Chromatic Awards offers not only prestige, but also the opportunity to win extra money for the development of passion. As such, every professional and amateur photographer from every corner of the world is invited and urged to participate in the third edition of this international prestigious photographic competition dedicated to color photography where 20 catego

Unlike anthology or gallery-style magazines, Dek Unu publishes only one artist per issue. We are highly artist-centric; each edition is themed and curated by the artist, not the editorial staff. Along with 11 images, Dek Unu emphasizes each artist's words – each issue includes an artist's commentary for each image and an in-depth interview. Additional images from the artist are included in the interview section to add context, depth, and texture to readers' understanding of the artist and the

"Colours 2" extends the conversation on the sensory and symbolic dimensions of colour. It begins with a simple question: what does colour do when it is given space to lead? Here, colour is not decoration or background. It interrupts, defines, provokes. It shapes rhythm and decision, it carries memory. "Colours 2" is an environment built from this energy. It continues a study in emotion, and presence, where colour becomes the subject, the question, and the response. Exhibition Details and

The Slow Archive is a contemporary platform dedicated to slow landscape photography. This open call invites photographers and artists to submit work related to the theme "Traces." Traces are signs of presence — what remains after something has passed. A mark, a structure, a path, a subtle intervention. Human or non-human — visible or almost invisible. We invite a reflection on the idea of trace within the landscape. We are looking for quiet images that suggest rather than explain. Pri

The London International Creative Competition (LICC) announces the launch of its 2026 edition, continuing its commitment to recognizing excellence in art and design worldwide. Open to emerging and established creatives alike, the competition offers a global platform for innovative work. The 2025 edition highlighted exceptional achievements, featuring renowned studio DA BUREAU and distinguished creatives, including Dina Abdoos, Benny Govaert, Jenny Nykonorova, and Tongying Liang. LICC acce

LoosenArt is launching a call for photographerfor the selection of works to be included in the exhibition “Homo Technologicus”. The exhibition aims to explore the relationship between human beings and technology, investigating the social, environmental, physical, cognitive, and emotional transformations brought about by technological and digital innovation. Photos that interpret the theme either directly or metaphorically, with full freedom of language and experimentation, are welcome.

The Analog Sparks International Film Photography Awards is inviting the professional, amateur, and student analog enthusiasts worldwide to submit the best photographs captured by an analog process. Colour or black and white film, instant film, collodion and other alternative techniques are accepted. The mission of the AS International Film Photography Awards is to discover, showcase and promote photographers working across all genres of analog photography worldwide. The philosophy of the c

The Camera Clara Prize awards the art of large format photography, a unique approach in the digital age. Each winner receives a prize of 8,000 euros and the production of an exhibition. Created in 2012, Camera Clara Photo Award is dedicated to photographers using large format camera. It rewards an unpublished work created by an artist, presented as a series or other coherent and comprehensive photographic set. The work will be assessed on its coherence, as a form as well as a cont

Association PERSPA (based in Bourges, France) invites photographers worldwide to submit their best architectural photography. This international competition celebrates the art of capturing the built environment, from sweeping cityscapes and historic landmarks to empty interior spaces and abstract geometries. Prizes include a €1,000 Grand Prize, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in each category, Honourable Mentions, publication in the PERSPA Annual Book distributed to libraries, exhibition o

With the support of photo basel, Picter, and Form., we are proud to launch the Form Photo Award 2026, dedicated to contemporary photography. This annual photography competition is devoted to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes. It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community. In recent years, alongside receiving a cash prize, winners of the Form Photo Award had their projects exhibited i

The MA-g Awards represent a special recognition of current creativity in the fields of graphic design, photography, and illustration. To achieve this, each year, the Museum of Avant-garde invites three acclaimed and multi-awarded artists who have been pioneers in their respective fields and promoters of their art worldwide. These artists collaborate with the Museum as exclusive judges in their discipline, so that each edition, the awards carry the name of the judge collaborating for that edit

From icy polar snowscapes to vast and arid deserts; from sweeping agricultural plains to dense tropical rainforest; the earth has always provided an awe-inspiring backdrop to our short stay. This month we want you to capture the beauty of our shared planet – nature’s landscapes and man’s influence on them. The land, our cultures, and the myriad of species with which we inhabit planet Earth. Let’s step out into our world and capture its majesty! Landscapes, conceptual, aerial, document

Showcase your creativity and celebrate the art of street photography by entering STREET Photography Competition, an exciting international photography competition dedicated to capturing life in its rawest and most authentic moments. From striking candid portraits to powerful urban scenes, this is your opportunity to share your vision, gain recognition, and have your work seen by leading judges and photographers from around the world. Whether you’re an experienced street photographer or j

Exhibit with a booth/stand and attend in person, or exhibit remotely and ship your works — we do the rest. Exhibit online or present digital artworks. We have several options available to be part of the show and benefit from exposure and sales. Find all options in the application form. All our events are curated, maintaining a high level of art on show. Supporting the art community’s interests is important to us. Applications are now in final call status. Please note that there is a

**Open for all artists + photographers** Anyone 18+ can apply - all gender identities and nationalities welcome. Up to 5 works per entry. Any form of art except video and sculpture. No restrictions. Any skill level, all themes and subjects welcome. No shipping necessary. Digital. Simple and easy to submit. Unlimited visitors, seen by hundreds of thousands across the world. **What we're looking for** Storytelling, visual concepts, creative ideas, compositional image making, abstrac

TERAVARNA announces their "14th ANIMAL" International Juried Art Competition. All visual artists from around the world are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including both 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works. CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION ​​The theme of this international juried art co

The Nexus International Photography Awards (NIPA) invites photographers from around the world to participate in its 2026 edition. Created to recognize outstanding photographic talent and celebrate the power of visual storytelling, NIPA provides an international platform for photographers whose work reflects creativity, artistic vision, and technical excellence. Open to both professional and amateur photographers, the awards welcome entries from every corner of the world. **Categories**

Hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, the Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world. It offers both emerging and established artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience and further their engagement with the international art world. The Art Prize is open to works in any genre, and on any theme, however, they are particularly interested in works that reflect upon our ever changing world. They accept entries from artists at all stages of

The Global Photography Awards (GPA) is a truly international photography competition celebrating the stories, efforts, and unique perspectives behind each and every click of the shutter. As a platform that recognizes exceptional talent in photography, the award presents the identity of each photographer, showcasing the beauty and elegance of their creations worldwide. About Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers

ND Awards aims to promote photography and photographers. Our idea is to create new opportunities to present valuable work to audiences all over the world. We aim to build a place where photographers can show different points of view and thrive through competition. The winners of the Professional and Non-Professional sections will receive the titles: ND Photographer of the Year and ND Discovery of the Year and cash prizes. Our judging panel will comprise highly acclaimed industry professionals, i

Uncollective supports the work of artists and curators to help create stronger art communities through experimentation, collaboration, and international engagement. Uncollective is an international open call for contemporary visual artists, conceived to promote emerging practices and to strengthen critical dialogues between artists and curators. The selection involves five independent curators, each tasked with identifying and selecting the work of one artist. The selected works will be pr

MENA Panorama A PhotoVogue Open Call for Image-Makers from Middle East and North Africa and Their Diasporas This year's PhotoVogue Regional Open Call celebrates the multiplicity of voices across Middle East and North Africa, foregrounding works that offer new perspectives, challenge dominant narratives, and expand visual storytelling. MENA Panorama is PhotoVogue's regional initiative to champion the plurality of voices from MENA, moving beyond monolithic narratives to showcase the regio

We are delighted to announce the first annual Americana Photo Awards, a global photography show that transcends borders to celebrate the rich tapestry of America's spirit. From stunning landscapes, architectural wonders to cultural moments and the vibrant people who shape the American identity. The awards international jury encourages you to express your unique perspective and capture the essence of this extraordinary nation. Visit Americana Photo Awards today and submit your best images to b

Nature and Humans is an international photography contest that invites reflection on the relationship between people and nature. Organized by the DESEA Foundation, the 2026 edition offers more than €17,000 in prizes, including €10,000 in cash and the rest in professional photographic equipment and travel vouchers. The contest stands out as a unique platform where art, environmental awareness, and international exposure converge. Its main categories focus on conservation—with the most

Welcome to the Umbra Awards 4th Edition 2026. As one of the most prestigious photography awards, the Umbra International Photography Awards™ celebrate visionaries who push the boundaries of creativity and redefine the art of visual storytelling. ​ ​Win the Grand Photographer of the Year 2026 and take home the coveted Umbra Awards Grand Gold Statue, along with prestigious gold medals. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, the Umbra Awards recognize photographe

The Lucie Foundation is proud to support professional and emerging talent with vision and dynamic ideas that challenge and progress the art form of still photography into work that compels. Our support of photography is broad, from Fine Art to Documentary and Photojournalism, to digital and film-based works. Our concern is to support photographers producing work that is at once gripping, and original. The Lucie Foundation is pleased to offer four cash grants and a variety of prizes to suppo

A global nature photography contest where locals rule. RAW celebrates the real wild within 100 km of home—rewarding ethical, place-based storytelling that shifts photography from spectacle to stewardship. Full Description: RAW Photography Awards is a new international competition built on a simple idea: the wild is not far away. Instead of rewarding long-distance travel or rare expeditions, RAW celebrates the nature photographers encounter close to home. By limiting en

Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography is delighted to announce that the Eidolon Grant is launching for the third time, building on the success and nearly 1,000 applications received in previous years while supporting a new round of forward-thinking projects. The Eidolon Grant, Eidolon’s international grant programme for projects exploring, promoting, and preserving vernacular photography, is now open. The Eidolon Grant is an international programme presented annually to artists, academi

Categories: Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 accepts work across an extensive category structure, covering almost all major fields of contemporary photography. **Main categories include:** Advertising, Architecture, Black & White, Story & Culture, Fine Art, Minimalist, Nature, People and Special. Each main category includes dedicated subcategories for different photographic approaches, subjects and visual languages. **Short description:** Global Lens Photography Awards 2026 is o

The Anthology Cover Art Competition is established to foster and support both established and emerging visual artists and provide a platform for publication, the cover art competition is open to multiple genres including painting, printmaking, mixed media, photography and digital media.  Works entered must not have appeared on the cover of another publication and not entered simultaneously in any other contest or competition. Works previously exhibited or published on the artist’s website

Fine Art Photography Awards is one of the largest award giving bodies for a community of artists ushering an era of new trends in the world of photography. Created in 2014, this competition is a melting pot for people where passion, interest, sense of beauty and openness to diversity in photography collide in intergalactic proportions. At Fine Art Photography, we seek to find artists and unique souls who breathe and live for creativity—where we provide a platform of promotion and support in th

Hotusa Group invites amateurs and professionals to participate in the 24th Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award 2026. Participants must compose photographic triptychs inspired by the theme “Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture”. The jury will recognise the series that, in their opinion, capture the theme with an innovative approach and technical and aesthetic quality. In 2026, Barcelona has been recognized by UNESCO as the World Capital of Architecture. In this context, we invite

A Sublime photograph emerges from a fusion of technical precision, intentional composition, and a resonant narrative. At its core, it is a testament to artistic mastery—a level of excellence that demands recognition. This is the guiding mission of the Sublime Photo Awards. We celebrate our winners through public features on our website and social media platforms, complemented by cash prizes for the top three overall photographers. We also grant honorable mentions within each individual categ

The 8th Chelsea International Photography Competition offers selected photographers the opportunity to exhibit in one of our New York spaces, located in the heart of the Chelsea art district. With prizes valued over $55,000, the competition is open to photographers from around the world at any stage of their careers. Collective Exhibition 30 photographers will be selected to exhibit in New York City Cash Prizes 5 photographers will each receive a cash award of $500.