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All About Photo has selected the best photo contests, photography competitions and call for entries. This list of international photo competitions and photo contests is thoroughly curated to help photographers find their next creative breakthrough and keep up with all the current opportunities to gain exposure. Exhibition, cash prize, publication... find the photo contest that is right for you.
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Deadline: March 19, 2024
Thresholds 2024: Photography and Urban Architecture
Open internationally for image-based artists, this call invites submissions for photographic works from across the world that considers the relationship between photography, urban architecture, and their viewers/users. Taking street photography as its opening point, Thresholds 2024 will consider our connections with and the ways in which urban architecture informs our presence in the world. From expansive skyscrapers to minute ornate details, from periodic styles to historic monuments
Deadline: March 20, 2024
Open Call for Creative Photography
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
Deadline: March 20, 2024
Photo Picture Awards
Picrooma.com stands as a global hub for all photographers, both professional and aspiring amateurs, striving to elevate their skills to the next level. This is not just a website, but a vibrant community that exists to inspire, challenge, and nurture passionate photographers from all corners of the globe. We understand the essential components needed for photographic breakthroughs: honest feedback, a competitive environment to fuel motivation and exposure to a plethora of styles that expand visu
Deadline: March 20, 2024
2024 Color Photography Contest
Join us in celebrating and honoring exceptional color photography with the Color Photography Contest by reFocus. Winners will receive $4,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more. Company Description: Beyond awards and prizes, the reFocus Awards offers annual competitions and a novel, artist-first online gallery designed to not only share the unique power of photography but to encourage the discovery of
Deadline: March 20, 2024
The Surreal
Surrealism is an artistic exploration of the human psyche, dreams, and the unconscious mind. Through bizarre and fantastical scenes, juxtaposition, or symbolism, we challenge you to capture and present images that defy logic and question the boundary of perception. Invite us to a realm where the conscious and unconscious blur and reality transform into the surreal. The Surreal is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. All forms of two-dimensional images, traditio
Deadline: March 20, 2024
At Large, Animals on the Loose
Submit your art and photography of animals on the loose, in the wild, unleashed, outdoors, in the water or the sky! 2D and 3D artwork and photography desired. For this exhibition, submit your best animal art and photography work that shows us the spirit and idea of being free, uncaged, on the loose, and at large. Animals can be wild, feral, domestic, or anything in between. All entries must be the original artwork of the submitting artist. Artwork must not have been accepted t
Deadline: March 20, 2024
Kolga Tbilisi Photo Award 2024
From February 10, 2024, to March 20, 2024, 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
Deadline: March 20, 2024
Milvus Photo Contest
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
Deadline: March 21, 2024
Innovate Grant: Winter 2024
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 sup
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Turkey Mobile Photo Awards 2024
Türkiye Mobile Photography Awards is an international contest designed to promote mobile photography and encourage photographers. Courtesy of Türk Telekom's main sponsorship TMPA is open to photographers of all ages, nationalities, and locations, whether they are new or established, who create valuable works using mobile devices. Our aim is to create an opportunity to showcase valuable works produced with mobile devices to a global audience, appreciate emerging talents, and inspire smartphone
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Square
We are seeking photography of any genre in a square format. Whether you specialize in portraits, landscapes, documentary, architecture, or conceptual photography, we’d love to see submissions that embrace the creative possibilities within a square frame. JUROR: Holly Hart is a fine art photographer. She grew up in Southern Oregon. In 2011 she graduated with a BA in Photography from the Art Institute of Seattle. Her work has been published in magazines as well as exhibited in gall
Deadline: March 25, 2024
2024 SPMOP Photo Laureate
In 2024, SPMOP will select its second 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 2025. 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 Photo
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Solo Exhibition April 2024
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News from the Web

 Ingrid Pollard 2024 Hasselblad Award Laureate
Contest
Mar 08, 2024 | Source: Hasselblad Foundation
The Hasselblad Foundation is delighted to announce that Ingrid Pollard is the 2024 Hasselblad Award laureate and receives a gold medal and the sum of SEK 2,000,000. The award also includes a Hasselblad camera by the Gothenburg-based company Hasselblad. The award ceremony will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden on 11th of October 2024.(...)
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 Winner
Contest
Feb 20, 2024 | Source: Underwater Photographer of the Year
The Underwater Photographer of the Year 2024 has been named as Alex Dawson from Sweden, for his arresting image: " Whale Bones".
People’s Choice: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
Contest
Feb 09, 2024 | Source: National History Museum
A polar bear carves out a bed from a small iceberg before drifting off to sleep in the far north, in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. Having spent three days searching for polar bears through thick fog, the expedition vessel Nima was on changed course. It turned and headed to where there was still some sea ice. Here Nima encountered a younger and an older male polar bear. Just before midnight, the young male clambered onto a small iceberg and, using its strong paws, clawed away to carve out a bed before drifting off to sleep.
2024 National & Regional Awards Winners & Shortlist
Contest
Feb 06, 2024 | Source: Sony World Photography Awards
The 2024 National & Regional Award recipients are announced. Now in its 11th year, the programme supports photographers of all abilities worldwide and celebrates their achievements. Showcasing local talent to an international audience, the winners are selected from entries to the Open competition.
Foam Paul Huf Award 2023
Contest
Jan 19, 2024 | Source: Foam
In 2023, Felipe Romero Beltrán won the 17th edition of the Foam Paul Huf Award. Now Foam is proud to announce his solo exhibition Dialect.
The Nature Photography Contest: Winners Announced!
Contest
Jan 16, 2024 | Source: The Nature Photography Contest
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