Global Photo Awards

We believe photography does more than capture a moment — it captures perspective. The Reflections Photography Competition invites photographers of all levels to explore the theme of reflection in its broadest and most imaginative form. From mirrored skylines in still harbor waters to emotional introspection captured in a portrait, reflections can be literal or symbolic. We encourage participants to interpret the theme creatively — through light, water, glass, shadow, architecture,

The Creative Photo Awards stands as a premier competition for professional and amateur 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 earn an exclusive invitation to the AWARDS CEREMONY and GALA, where they compete for the coveted title of "Photographer of the Year." The overall winner, as well as category

The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) provides grants of up to $20,000 to environmental art projects led by women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists in the United States and U.S. Territories. The AWAW EAG supports environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. Projects should not only point at problems, but aim to engage an environmental issue at some scale. Proposals should illustrate thorough consideration of a pr

Anja Niedringhaus' approach to photojournalism was best said herself, “I do my job simply to report people’s courage with my camera and with my heart.” The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was created to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner Anja Niedringhaus (1965-2014), with a generous $1 million gift from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. With this Award, the IWMF celebrates the courageo

Four separate grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to deserving photographers: one emerging photographer (students are encouraged to apply), one more established photographer, one landscape photographer, and one LGBTQ+ photographer. We’ve invited Nancy Kathryn Burns, WM Hunt, and Frank Yamrus to be on our selection committee this year.

Soho Photo Gallery, located in Chelsea, is New York City’s longest-running cooperative photography gallery. The gallery has exhibited prints by some of the finest contemporary photographers from around the world. It is now awarding solo exhibitions to three winning photographers. The Jurors Members of Soho Photo Gallery’s Portfolio Review Committee will jury the competition. The committee has reviewed thousands of portfolios since the gallery’s found

We are pleased to announce our fourth Botanicals online Art Competition for the month of April 2026.The theme may include any work that interprets botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruits, leaves, plants and related botanical subjects). All forms of visual art are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, fiber art, collage, and installation), except sound and video art. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the

Lab art contest, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allowed in the art competition are: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media and video. A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have the opportunity to exhibit the artworks in May 2026 in Milan and much more. PRIZES: 5000,00€ collaboration award for a new Malamegi collection artwork acquisition award cash pr

Megalopolitan Art Gallery invites artists worldwide to submit their work for the upcoming online art exhibition Language of Colors. This competition is your opportunity to submit original artwork that demonstrates creativity, imagination, and mastery of color using it to express emotions, tell captivating stories, and bring their unique visions to life. The theme honors both traditional and contemporary approaches, encouraging innovation, depth, and originality in the exploration of color as a p

The book project is a series of focused hardbound photography books published by Black Box Gallery. Each printed book will focus on a specific theme or concept in photography and will use a call for entry that will be open to all levels of photographers worldwide. Each published book will have 10 photographers selected and will include 5 photographs from each photographer as a focused representation of their photographic work. The hardbound photography book will be printed by Blurb Book

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a Black and White juried group photo show. There is often a classic, nostalgic and dynamic translation to black and white photography. Black and White has an important tradition of luminous, well-crafted and thoughtfully composed imagery. Contemporary photographers are involved in this dialog of history and tradition, but with their own modern voice, visions and aesthetics of imagery. Black Box will be looking for a diversity of photographic works and ide

The 9th Chania International Photo (CIP) Festival is calling for entries for 2026. The festival aims to turn the town of Chania, Crete, Greece into an international center of artistic expression focusing on photography. Selected photographers will participate in the festival’s exhibition. All artists taking part in the festival will receive a Certificate of Achievement mentioning their participation in the CIP Festival 2026. The 9th festival will take place in