Open Photo Contests

Belfast Photo Festival hosts an annual, world-leading, popular cultural event at locations citywide. We catalyse local debate, creative development and financial opportunities with a combination of commissions, exhibitions and global arts leadership. "One of the best photography festivals in the world" (Capture Magazine). We invite photographers of all nations and backgrounds to apply to the Open Submission, to have their work viewed by an international panel of highly influential photography

Entry for this Call requires a photoED magazine print or digital subscription, or current Patreon patronage. Subscriptions must be current through Spring 2025 / May 30, 2025. photoED magazine is looking to publish – in print and online: Well considered submissions – A project/idea crafted with intention Fine art – not stock photography Original artistic work Diverse interpretations on the theme “MELD” – which means to merge, combine, or mash-up – photograph

Welcome to our tenth edition of the PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award and its new theme, “Echoes of Truth”. For the first time, you can apply either with a series of up to 20 images or with single works. There is an early-bird student discount of 50% for both categories until 31 Dec, 2024. Our traditional venue of previous years, Dresden’s Museum of Science and Technology which also holds the vast collection of the city’s former Museum of Photography, will host our finalist

The TIPA Photo Contest 2025, branded as "camerAmore," is a global photography competition that focuses on the intimate relationship between photographers and their equipment. Hosted by the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), the contest invites enthusiasts and professionals alike to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills through captivating imagery that places cameras and photographic gear at the heart of the narrative. Whether it’s the nostalgia of vintage equipment or the cu

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

camerAmore is the photo contest focusing on photographic equipment and the photographer's relationship with it. Join our 2025 edition of the competition and send us your best shot of photo gear, new or old, expensive or not. The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awards the best photos of photographic equipment in three categories. Winners receive a total of 3,000 euros. TIPA is an organization of Photo- and Imaging publications worldwide. Simply upload your best shots in one, two or al

TERAVARNA brings you the unique opportunity to sell on the largest art platforms on the planet ​ We understand the hurdle that comes with selling your art Now, TERAVARNA is here to empower artists to sell their masterpieces We partner with Artsy & Artnet, the two most renowned and esteemed online art marketplaces Trusted worldwide by seasoned art buyers, they serve as a gateway to a global network of art collectors The competition is open to contributions in creativ

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

The eighth edition of Belgrade Photo Month Photography Festival will be organized in May 2024, with photography exhibitions, lectures, workshops, portfolio reviews, etc., taking place in various venues around Belgrade, Serbia. CONDITIONS FOR ENTRY The open call is open to anyone of any nationality, professional or amateur, born after 1st January 2000. However, an entry may be rejected should the sponsoring organisation or its agent find that the entry does not conform to the exhibition rul

Plymouth Center for the Arts is proud to present its 11th annual photography competition that recognizes the unique position mobile devices play in the production of creative images. These devices offer the prospect of spontaneous photos, an artistic workflow and a multitude of easily available creative applications. Mobile devices, particularly cell phones exemplify the old adage, “The best camera is the one you have with you.” We invite photographers of all ages to submit their best ima

Color is said to be three-dimensional because of its three unique aspects. When you seek to define a specific color, there are three properties to consider; Hue, Value, and Saturation. These properties are the building blocks of the poetic and symbolic signification of color in creative photographic expression. Color is a powerful tool in composing a poetic visual statement, and is highly descriptive in developing the imaginative capabilities of the mind’s eye. Certain colors carry a symbol

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

BBA Prizes is turning 10. And double digits = double exhibition. We will be taking over the Kühlhaus in Berlin to present 20 artists and 20 photographers from our 2025 Artist Prize and Photography Prize open calls across 3 floors. Enter now to be part of the major exhibition and to be in the running for cash prizes, a solo exhibition + more. Plus, every day we will feature an “Artist of the Day” on our social media stories. Our “Artist of the Week” is then featured on our social media f

The Nikon Film and Photo Contest 2024-2025 is an internationally recognized competition that invites both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs from across the globe to showcase their creativity in photography and filmmaking. Organized by Nikon, a trusted name in imaging technology, the contest celebrates visual artistry by encouraging participants to express new perspectives and emotions through their work. For this milestone 40th edition, the contest has been rebranded to emphasize

The BBA Photography Prize is back and bigger than ever! Celebrate 10 years of BBA Prizes with us and enter to be part of our major anniversary exhibition at Kühlhaus Berlin. All styles and themes are welcome. We are searching for the best photographers from all over the world, no matter your background. Enter today to catch the Earlybird bonus and have your photographs exhibited in Berlin. Cash prizes, solo exhibitions, online promotions + more to be won! Since 2017, the BBA Gallery, Berl

Building on the success of the 2023 edition of Photo|Frome, photographers and publishers are invited to submit photobooks and zines for exhibition at the festival and a chance to win the 2025 Open Photobook award. Entries will be selected a distinguished panel of judges. Photobooks will be exhibited at Frome Library, and online, throughout the festival. Entrants may support their submission with an optional written statement outlining how their book relates to the this year’s theme – i

“It was told, I never actually knew it at the time, that Finn, as a young man, read Thoreau’s “On Walden Pond.” As did I. I remember very little of it now. Evidently the reading of it lit him up. It opened up something in his psyche. I do remember talking with another friend back then and he told me that he had seen Finn working on a window air conditioning unit in his backyard. It appears that after reading the book he decided he was going to become self-sufficient, repair his own stuff

The recipient of this grant will be selected from applicants to our student grants as well as professional applicants who have five years of experience or less. The VII Foundation believes truthful visual journalism is an essential tool for citizens and decision-makers as they confront humanity’s challenges and seek sustainable solutions. In response, the foundation empowers new voices, fosters critical debates and creates stories that advocate change. GRANT DETAILS: Tuition to Level 3 of T

Since 2010, the Kassel Fotobook Festival has been inviting photographers to take part in its Kassel Dummy Award. The participating photographers have been able to establish contacts with galleries, publishers and festivals and presented their books to an international audience. Hundreds of books from the shortlist have been exhibited at countless international photography events, festivals and exhibition spaces. Over this period of time thousands of photobook prototypes have been submitted f

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,

Calling all photobook publishers and enthusiasts – The FORMAT Photobook Market is returning to Derby for FORMAT25. The three-day event will take place at FORMAT’s headquarters, QUAD, in the heart of Derby from Friday 14 – Sunday 16 March and will bring together publishers, photobook sellers and photographers from across the globe. The FORMAT Photobook Market, which will include a space for selling/buying, and presenting and signing books, will take place during FORMAT25’s busy op

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

The PhMuseum Photography Grant is an annual initiative that recognises the importance of photography and visual storytelling. Over the years it has grown into a leading photography prize, with previous editions having awarded work by photographers like Max Pinckers, Poulomi Basu, Jacob Aue Sobol, Diana Markosian, Alejandro Cartagena, Bieke Depoorter, Camille Lévêque, and Tomas van Houtryve, among many others. Now in its 13th edition, the initiative is designed to support the production and

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth "Portrait" online art contest for the month of February 2025. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. We invite artists and photographers to submit their best artworks related to the world of Animals. A variety of interpretations of Animals theme can be submitted (representative, abstract, conceptional). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Best of Show artwork will be on the poster of the show. Winning a

Decode Gallery is pleased to announce our upcoming theme: COLOR. From brilliant blues to deep reds color entices our viewer. Color helps tell our story. As photographers color is one of our most powerful assets. We look forward to seeing how you harness color in your photography! At least 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers for free, we print professionally on an Epson printer with Ilford Pearl p

FREE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. May 2025. "Scenes from Real Life", this is the setting for the works at the next collective exhibition curated by LoosenArt. These scenes, represented or documented through photographic media, video and digital tools, can refer to any type of setting and context. This call’s aim is to collect works that describe places of a narration

New York Art Competitions invites you to participate in Identity in the Modern World, an open call exploring the ever-changing concept of identity in today's global and digital age. Participate for a chance to showcase your art in a prestigious New York City exhibition and share your perspective on what identity means in a world where personal, cultural, and digital boundaries blur. One (1) artist will display 10 feet of their work at an AGI Fine Art group exhibition in New York City, gain

Kranj Foto Fest, an international festival of contemporary photography based in Slovenia, announces its Open Call for projects to be exhibited during the 5th edition of the festival in August 2025. The jury will select one winner, who will receive a solo exhibition at Kranj Foto Fest 2025, a €1,000 cash prize, travel expenses to Kranj (up to €400), and accommodation for three nights during the festival's opening week. In addition to the winner, the festival will select up to 12 projects t

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Great Photo Awards. Photographers from all over the world are invited to explore and capture the vast and intricate world of human existence through their lens. This competition, under the theme “Humanity World”, focuses on the diverse aspects of humanity – from the people we meet, their environments, and the creations that define them, to the traditions and customs that shape cultures across the globe. We encourage sharing the many faces of humanity, t

Each person may enter up to 6 images, no more than 3 in any one category, and the work must be hand delivered and picked up on the designated check in and out dates at Jamestown Community Hall. Sorry, no shipping options available. Entries are to be submitted electronically for the jurying process via the web-based competition management system, Smarter Entry. Only photos that are accepted for display through the jurying process will need to be framed and delivered for exhibition.

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 15th 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 February 2025 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, form

We are inviting emerging, mid-career and established artists and photographers from any country to participate in PHOTO 2026 International Festival of Photography and have their work presented as part of the official program. Applications must respond to the PHOTO 2026 theme: 'Show Me Love'. Successful applications will have their work presented as large-scale public artworks. Exhibited on building facades or freestanding frames, PHOTO 2026 will transform Melbourne's streets, laneways and par

Hatta is more than just a place; it's a story told through time. In collaboration with the Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD), we invite all professional and amateur photographers to put the spotlight on Hatta. Capture human interaction, explore its traditional markets and participate in its unique events. Let your photo(s) and video express the vibrant soul and cultural diversity of Hatta. Participants may submit up to three photo(s). Prizes: 1st AED 15,000 2nd

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 7th “Botanicals” Online Art Competition for the month of March 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The theme may include any work with interpretation of botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related floral subcjects). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collag

Shoot The Frame is a suite of monthly international photography contests, designed to celebrate stunning photography and expose talented photographers. We are a community that is completely in love with all things photography. If you are a passionate amateur or professional photographer, we would love to see your imagery. You can submit your photos into our contests below. We have three categories every month. Shoot the Face, Shoot the Land and Shoot the Wild. All finalists and winners will h

"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

Welcome to TERAVARNA's "9th FIGURATIVE" International Juried Art Competition! We are thrilled to announce this exciting opportunity for visual artists worldwide. At TERAVARNA, we help you showcase your finest artwork centered around the theme of figurative paintings. Artists from around the globe are invited to submit their creations for consideration in our prestigious exhibition. Our figurative art competition embraces the diversity of artistic styles and mediums, offering a platform for arti

Umencia Art Photo – International Photography Competition CALL FOR ENTRIES COMPETE AMONG THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS IN THE WORLD Prize: 1000$ Cash | Trophy | Medals | Publishing online | Publication in the annual book | Website link | Digital Ribbon | Digital Certificate | Digital seal | Exhibition Open to professional and amateur photographers 18 years old and older Territory: Worldwide Entry: submit unlimited photos Fee: $15 USD/photo COMMERCIAL, PUBLICATION AND ILLUSTRATION(e.g.: cars,

The Koi Artist Award is our way of extending a hand to emerging and established artists, providing them with a platform to shine and thrive. We understand the struggles and challenges that come with pursuing a career in the arts, which is why our award comes with an unrestricted financial reward. The KAA theme is Artist’s Choice, we believe in the power of artistic freedom and self-expression, which is why we’re excited to see what you’ll create when given full creative reign. The Winne

The MUSE Photography Awards celebrates the creative ethos and underlying afternotes of what makes a photograph so influential. We want to see the ever-thriving visuals arts community grow from the view of their camera lens and share stories that will live on for decades to come. From promoting the work of photography professionals to aspiring visual arts extraordinaires, our mission is to provide one of the best competitive platforms to display your work to the world. Like the mythologica

Ufofabrik Contemporary Art Gallery has announced an Art award, with the formula of the competition for artists, with the aim of promoting Contemporary Art in trade fair events. The competition involves the selection of an artist who will participate with a work at the fair: CREMONA ART FAIR - 21-23 March 2025 Padiglione 1 - Cremona Fiere - Italy The competition is open to all professional and emerging artists, with a regular production. There are no sections, the use of all artistic, mu

World Water Day Photo Contest is an artistic event open to all the world’s photographers, amateurs or professionals, animated by the values of respect, tolerance and goodwill towards nature and humanity. It was born in 2017 as a cultural and solidarity project of the Seregno AID Lions Club. In its albeit young history, the competition has seen the participation of photographs of sublime beauty and dramatic force, capable of denouncing the dangers that threaten water and the man who lives in

Join us for a visual exploration of the fascinating coexistence between animals and urban spaces in our upcoming photographic project URBAN ANIMALS. Presented by dotART and Exhibit Around APS, organizers of the Trieste Photo Days international photography festival, we invite photographers from around the world to participate in this exciting open call, showcasing the unique stories of animals living alongside us in our cities. ­ ­ Urban ANIMALS aims to explore the fascinating intersection

Introducing Gomma new contest dedicated to black and white photography. With 20 years’ experience in the field is our time to launch a contest for monochrome photography. The winners will receive cash prizes, certificates and benefit from enormous world-wide exposure. To celebrate the Finalists bodies of work we will publish a Limited-Edition hardcover photo book that will be distributed worldwide. We at Gomma have continuously been working with publishers and curators to suggest a

This month we want to explore animal life. Exotic or domestic, wild or tamed – out in nature or sharing our urban spaces. Thriving or merely surviving – animals as wildlife, companions or commodities. Show us the creatures that share our planet Earth. Wildlife, studio, documentary, storytelling, conceptual, candid or staged… All genres welcome. Juror: Petros Koublis

We don’t have to venture to the ends of the Earth to discover the beauty and surprising stories of the natural world. This year’s photo story opens our eyes to what’s happening in our own backyards: nearby parks, gardens, forests, streets, villages, ponds, streams, soil and skies. What changes have you been observing closely or close by over the days or years? What community or conservation work have you been focusing on? Show and tell us what’s been happening in your own backyard! Bi

The "Flat File Feature" has shifted online to the new "Portfolio Platform" to provide the focus of a more streamlined online presence while we are currently practicing social distancing and not being physically gathering in the gallery. The Portfolio Platform provides the opportunity for photographers to showcase a portfolio of your photographic work prominently online at the Midwest Center for Photography website. The portfolios will be available for patrons of the gallery to go online and view

Carlotta Gallery is seeking submissions for the upcoming virtual exhibition titled Fashioned. This exhibition invites photographers to capture the dynamic relationship between fashion and photography, highlighting the ways in which clothing shapes identity, expression, and personal narrative. Submissions should offer a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on fashion, focusing on how garments, textures, and styles come together to tell compelling stories. The exhibition celebrates fashion a

Duggal Visual Solutions is pleased to announce their annual Capture the Moment Photo Contest! Photographers and visual artists based in North America are invited to submit their work. This year, winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact, and artistic merit. One grand prize winner will be selected, along with five runners-up. Applicants' work will be viewed by a panel of influential experts in the field of photograph

Create! Magazine is thrilled to announce the call for entries for our 2025 Women’s Issue. This annual print and digital publication celebrates the creativity, resilience, and brilliance of women artists around the world. We warmly welcome submissions from women-identifying and gender non-conforming artists who resonate with the theme of celebrating women in art. This special edition is dedicated to increasing representation and visibility in the art world. Whether you’re an emerging or

Create! Magazine and Visionary Art Collective invite artists worldwide to submit their work for Of Land & Longing: Celebrating Landscape in Contemporary Art, a global virtual exhibition highlighting the beauty and diversity of contemporary landscapes. This special opportunity aims to elevate artists’ careers by offering visibility, community connection, and professional recognition. This virtual exhibition will include an artist catalog documenting the show and will be widely promoted thr

The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 is an international photography competition celebrating the beauty, diversity, and fragility of the natural world. Organised by the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT), the contest marks its 25th anniversary in 2025, solidifying its reputation as one of the most significant nature photography awards in Europe. Each year, professional and amateur photographers from across the continent submit their most breathtaking wildlife images, capt

Beyond the Frame challenges photographers to look deeper, to see beyond what meets the eye, and to capture moments that tell a story beyond their immediate composition. This exhibition invites artists to explore perspective, emotion, and hidden narratives—images that evoke curiosity, provoke thought, and leave a lasting impression. Whether through unconventional angles, dynamic movement, or layered storytelling, each photograph should push creative boundaries and invite the viewer into a world

We are delighted to invite all photography enthusiasts to participate in the annual Rovinj Photodays competition! The competition is open to the entire international photography scene from January 13 to March 2, 2025, under the title: International Competition of Contemporary Photography – 17th Rovinj Photodays Photographers are invited to present their works in one or more official categories by adhering to the precise rules and submission protocols detailed on the festival’s offic

EDGE Gallery invites photographers to submit to "Experiments in Photography: celebration of play, embracing the unexpected, and trying something new within the photography media." We encourage artwork that pushes the boundaries of photography to express limitless possibilities, and artwork that uses non-traditional photo methods such as experimental techniques, alternative use of photo equipment, or layered mixed-media elements. Both 2D and 3D artwork are accepted. EDGE Gallery aims to pro

A photographic diptych is a work of art that consists of two photographs that are arranged side by side. Diptychs can convey a story by connecting seemingly unrelated images. The use of two photographs side by side can allow the photographer to experiment with different compositions and to create a sense of balance or symmetry. The two images in a diptych can represent duality or opposites. They allow the photographer to explore different themes, narratives, compositions, and contrasts. �

Earth Photo 2025 invites submissions from still and moving image makers of all ages, from anywhere in the world, who have a compelling story to share about our planet. This is especially important as we face the interconnected impacts of the climate breakdown, decline of biodiversity and rapid environmental change which have led to the degradation of ecosystems everywhere. Our precious air, rivers, oceans, lands and food are affected by plastic waste, pollutants and destruction, leading to e

The Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 17th iteration for 2025, stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of the cosmos. Celebrated for showcasing the world’s most spectacular space photography, this competition draws attention to stunning skyscapes, as well as extraordinary images of distant planets and galaxies. Year after year, it continues to captivate audiences with visuals that not only highlight the wonders of astronomy but also demonstrate

This is Gender 2025 invites the creative community to delve into the complex, lived realities at the intersection of gender and disability. We encourage submissions that explore disability as the product of social, institutional, architectural and representational systems that invoke different forms of participation of people with physical and cognitive differences in society. Disability is a deeply gendered experience, shaped by both the bodyminds we inhabit and the systems that seek to go

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

Project Criteria: This grant will help shine a light on photography projects that support grassroots, frontlines movements and initiatives that are doing big things to protect Mother Earth. This can include anything from land and water protection, to decolonized conservation efforts, to queer ecology, to climate change, and to various intersectional lenses into those topics or combination of topics. Who can apply: Anyone from anywhere in the world may apply, however storytellers from t

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the sixth Open online art contest for the month of March 2025. There is NO theme in this contest and all visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate. The application fee is $20 for the 2 images of artwork, $30 for the 4 images, $42 f

Landscape is the theme for this month's competition. From coastal regions, to plains and magnificent mountain ranges the Landscape view can be one of the most awe inspiring and beautiful images we will ever frame up. Large in scale, lines, imagination and range but filled with so many beautiful details they can also be one of the most challenging to compose. Share with us your best frames and moments showing your vision of an inspirational Landscape! Works will be select

Passepartout Photo Prize aims to support the development of talented photographers from all over the world by awarding 1,000 euros in monetary prizes every year, organizing exhibition in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome, publication in our partners’ magazines, and providing other opportunities for international exposure. What makes our contest unique is that we collaborate with various professionals in the contemporary art and photography industries. Our jury is a diverse blend of

Submit work to the First 2025 Lenscratch Art + History Competition. We are looking for new work made within the last five years that highlights the connection between Art and History. Topics can stay close to the heart, touch on communities, or be on a grander, more universal scale. Please submit a group of thought-provoking photographs that explore the complex connections between the past, the present and – ultimately – our future. 1st place: $500 2nd place: $300 3rd place: $200

The Barcelona Experimental Hub Open Call invites photographers and artists worldwide to submit their creative, alternative, and experimental photography projects. This open call offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of photography, without any specific theme, allowing a wide range of innovative and unconventional work to be considered. Whether you're an established professional or an emerging artist, this is your chance to showcase your vision in Barcelona (Spain) and join a thriving

Since the medium's inception, women have been the subject of photographers but also experimented photography as a tool of documentation and a space of self-expression. This 46th edition of AAP Magazine encourages photographers to celebrate all the important things women do. Send us a cohesive body of work or portfolio - capturing the essence, hard-work, beauty, resilience, kindness... of women! The subject is completely open, it can be fashion, nude, documentary, portrait, sports, fine art, c

The World Report Award | Documenting Humanity aims at a new form of social commitment through photography. The award is open to both professional and amateur photographers from all over the world. The award will give attention to works focusing on people and their social or cultural stories; public or private, minor or crucial; major human tragedies or smaller daily life stories; intimate and personal relationships connecting human beings. Environmentally focused wildlife conservation proj

A special edition of OpenWalls, which has been platforming emerging and established artists in prestigious institutions worldwide since 2019. OpenWalls Spotlight, in partnership with WePresent and Galerie Huit Arles, is an international photography award which offers one series winner and three single-image winners the opportunity to exhibit their work in the prestigious and historic Galerie Huit Arles. Secure a unique platform for international photographic acclaim OpenWalls Spotligh

The Project Launch Grant supports a complete or nearly completed documentary or fine art series. The $5,000 grant package includes professional development and public presentation opportunities. PACKAGE • $5,000 USD • Winners Exhibition at CENTER • Review Santa Fe participation • Public Project Presentation • Publication in LENSCRATCH • Professional Development Seminars access • Inclusion in CENTER’s annual printed Program Guide • Inclusion in the CENTER Winners Gal

The Project Development Grant provides financial support to a fine art, documentary, or photojournalistic work-in-progress. The $5,000 grant package includes professional development and public presentation opportunities. • $5,000 Grant • Winners Exhibition at CENTER • Review Santa Fe participation • Public Project Presentation • Publication in LENSCRATCH • Professional Development Seminars access • Inclusion in CENTER’s annual printed Program Guide • Inclusion

Provides financial support to a female, non-binary, transgender, gender non-conforming, or two-spirited identifying photographer, 40 years of age and over. Package: • $1,000 Grant • Winners Exhibition at CENTER • Review Santa Fe participation • Public Project Presentation • Publication in LENSCRATCH • Professional Development Seminars access • Inclusion in CENTER’s annual printed Program Guide • Inclusion in the CENTER Winners Gallery & Archive We are adding to o

The Multimedia Award recognizes outstanding storytellers using lens-based media to create narrative-driven projects. The award is open, but not limited to, photography, video, new media, photojournalism, installation, and web-based works. Projects that inspire social action, document crucial issues, and amplify underrepresented voices are encouraged to apply. PACKAGE • Winners Exhibition at CENTER • Review Santa Fe participation • Public Project Presentation • Publication in LENS

The CENTER Awards recognize outstanding images, singular or part of a series, in three categories: Personal, Social, and Environmental. A broad and inclusive interpretation of the themes is encouraged:. • The Personal Awards recognize work engaging in the exploration, expression, the power of self-representation and/or underrepresented experiences.. • The Social Awards recognize work engaged in social issues. All projects exploring social topics or themes are eligible.. • The Environ

Issue 130 will focus on photography about the place in which you live. We are looking for work that captures the photographer's connection to their space, whether it's the outside world or the details within one's own four walls. How does the space you inhabit shape your life? How do you interact with it? Please include titles to help convey this meaning. Issue #130 will have an expected publication date of April 1, 2025

We're excited to introduce the 2024 Boudoir Photography Awards, celebrating the artistic excellence of boudoir photographers worldwide and showcasing their captivating and sensual photography. This marks the third annual contest, following the successful completion of our inaugural event in 2022 and the second event in 2023, where we proudly awarded the deserving winners their prizes. A book in high quality print will be available for sale after the announcement of the winners. The book will

From February 10, 2025, to March 15, 2025, the largest and most prestigious photo competition in Georgia is announced as part of KOLGA TBILISI PHOTO. The jury members will select the best photo projects and determine the winners in each category. This year’s competition categories include: Documentary Series Reportage Conceptual Photo Project Best One-Shot /Single Image Mobile Photo – one shot The KOLGA AWARD is $6,000. The winners of the first three cat

Amplify is an award designed to celebrate the most impactful works related to the future. In a world filled with both uncertainty and possibility, creativity offers a powerful lens to shape our vision of the future. The State of Tomorrow invites creatives to imagine what lies ahead—not just as a response to today’s challenges, but as an exploration of the positive changes we can build together. As you look forward, we encourage you to use these questions as inspiration: What doe

Simultaneously a museum, a cultural center, and a place for research and teaching, the musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac was born from the political desire to highlight non-European cultures, in the heart of Paris. The museum gathers a collection of 370 000 objects, a considerable collection of graphic art and a collection composed of more than 710 000 ancient and contemporary photographic pieces. The photography collections covers the whole geographic area represented by the museum,

In 2025, SPMOP will select its third Photo Laureate, who will have the honor to document and represent Tampa Bay for one year. Additionally, with the work the new Photo Laureate will create, they will get a solo exhibition at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts during SPMOP 2026. To apply, please send us your application using the form below. After the deadline, a jury will create a shortlist of 5 nominees. These nominees will be exhibited during the Saint Petersburg Month of Photog

The 27th edition of the Picto Fashion Photography Award holds a special significance for Picto Foundation. The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of PICTO laboratories, founded in 1950. The Picto Fashion Photography Award is a crucial pillar of PICTO’s ongoing commitment to creation, particularly in supporting emerging talents. We aim to make the 2025 edition an exceptional event for these up-and-coming talents, finalists, and laureates who will receive the four awards this year. It is wi

Photographs capturing moods or emotions, such as happiness, pride, anger, or sadness. This can be a portrait, landscape, street scene or an animal. ENTRY DEADLINE: March 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ENTRY NOTIFICATION: March 29, 2025 Show Dates: April 15- May 10, 2025 ENTRY FEE: (non-refundable) Members $20 each or 3 for $50 Non-Members: $25 per work or 3 for $65;

With a long standing tradition, Milvus Photocontest is the most important nature photography competition in Romania, exhibiting extraordinary photographers and images during its 14 annual editions. It is open for worldwide amateur and professional photographers. We, the Milvus Group and Forona, the Romanian Nature Photographers Association, are convinced that the visual power of the breathtaking natural photos is an amazing tool to bring people closer to the values of nature and will help us

Enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in photography, the Communication Arts Photography Competition — now open for entries for 2025. Any photograph, originating from any country, first published or produced from March 2024 through March 2025 is eligible. Selected by a nationally representative jury of distinguished designers, art directors and photographers, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital

Now in its 54th year, the prestigious National Wildlife® Photo Contest celebrates wildlife, habitats and the natural world, with an emphasis on conservation and ethical photography honoring the well-being of animals in the wild. All entries support the National Wildlife Federation's conservation mission, which is dedicated to saving wildlife species and habitats. Amateur and professional photographers alike are encouraged to share their best images of wildlife and wild lands, from around the w

The Joseph Miller Center for the Photographic Arts is announcing its 14th Annual Abstract Photography Exhibit. We invite all photographers to submit entries for this prestigious event. We were unable to organize the event in 2024 due to circumstances beyond our control. For 2025, we are back and prepared to hold a virtual exhibit. We have revamped the entry and exhibit spaces and expect to hold an exceptional exhibit. The preceding exhibits played a major role in the popularity of abstract ph

FREE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. Group Exhibition in Rome city, Italy. June 2025 For centuries now, the close relationship between art and science has offered new prospects in exploring and understanding reality through a dialogue that combines the observation, analysis, reflection and expression of human experiences, a dialogue that promotes new creative and experimental approaches to the investigative pr

You are invited to enter your best photos and videos in the 2025 Nature's Best Photography International Awards! Cash prizes and awards totaling $20,000! Submissions are reviewed by our Judging Panel of experts in photography, wildlife, conservation, and film. Winners are selected for overall appeal, originality, conformity to rules, and technical quality. We are seeking dramatic portraits, animal behavior, humorous displays, intimate interactions, young animals at play, macro closeups,

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

The 20th Anniversary 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 as we celebrate 20 years of outstanding photography. 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 awar

Imagine being in a competition where you could win an apartment, a Mercedes-Benz, a Jacob & Co watch, or even cash prizes. And the best part? The entry requirements are incredibly simple. Binghatti is proud to announce the 200/20 Photography Competition. Today, we’re taking you on a tour, and as you know, Binghatti buildings are renowned for their artistic design. We’ll visit one of our projects to show you how easy it is to participate. So, which projects can you photograph? You can c

Through the eyes of Van Gogh The theme for the 5th edition of the VINCENT VAN GOGH PHOTO AWARD is ‘En Route’. Everyone in this world is on a journey. The journey and the destination are very different for each person. Let your creativity run wild, because in every scene and every encounter, there lies an opportunity for a beautiful story. Be inspired as Van Gogh was. See how your photos become evidence of the beauty you encounter along the way. Participate in this photo contest and have

The 2025 KLPA Portrait Prize is now open for entries with the thematic requirement of street portraiture. Often, photographing in the street is a fleeting and unplanned process, and making decent portraits of strangers can be daunting to many photographers. Critical Eye challenges street photographers to photograph what they can see in front of them with a keen and discerning eye. Street portraiture is casual but spontaneous, complex but fleeting, and just as skilfully executed as the best st

The International Photographic Competition “H2Or the nature of water” is conceived, organized and promoted by the Reserves of the Po Delta, Po Grande and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The MAB Program is a recognition launched by UNESCO with the aim of improving the relationship between man and the environment and reducing the loss of biological and cultural biodiversity. This year, water is the subject of the photography competition with the aim of spreading knowledge of the value of water a

Life is a stream of color. Red, blue, yellow, and a billion pigments in between! We are looking for color-inspired photographs…literally and figuratively. A scene, a detail, a narrative or mood. A single tone or a technicolor daydream. Urban street scenes, portraits, travel adventures, landscapes, editorial, conceptual, still life… Color our lives.Juror: Alixandra Fazzina

Entries are open worldwide to photographers using an iPhone or iPad. Photos should not be published previously anywhere. The posts on personal accounts (Facebook, Instagram etc.) are eligible. The photos should not be altered in any desktop image processing program such as Photoshop. It is OK to use any IOS apps. The use of any iPhone is permissible. iPhone add-on lenses can be used. In some cases we may ask the original image to verify that it's taken with an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The

Beauty can be found in every facet of life. The Lucie Foundation invites you to explore the concept of beauty especially in places less obvious. These forms of hidden beauty can be unconventional, unexpected, and misunderstood but revealed through photography. What is beautiful to you? GRAND PRIZE / ONE WINNER: Winner will be the photograph with the highest score overall in any category. ◦ Featured interview on the Lucie Foundation website ◦ Part of Lucie Foundation Online Exhibitio

Here’s to another round of EuroNatur’s international photo competition “European Treasures of Nature.” For the 32nd time, EuroNatur and its partners in the photo competition are inviting both amateur and professional photographers to capture images of the diverse world of European flora and fauna and the continent’s most beautiful scenery in striking photographs. . A jury of experts of EuroNatur, “natur”, GELSENWASSER AG and the photo shop LichtBlick in Constance will then sele

NOICE Magazine is celebrated for its careful curation, attention to detail, and commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives and innovative creativity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, we provide opportunities for photographers at all levels to share their work with our community. We’ve revamped our submission process to offer more opportunities for recognition and reward. Now, when you submit your work, you’re automatically entered into our dynamic prize pool and co

TERAVARNA announces their "8th STILL LIFE" International Juried Art Competition. All visual artists worldwide are invited to submit their best still-life artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, and experimental and installation works. Conditions for Participation in Still Life Art Competition ​​The theme of this interna