Amateur Photo Contests

The Snider Prize is a purchase award given to emerging artists in their final year of graduate study. The winner receives $3,000, and two honorable mentions each receive $500 towards the purchase of work to be added to MoCP’s permanent collection. Established by the generosity of Lawrence K. and Maxine Snider, the Snider Prize forms a part of the museum’s ongoing commitment to support new talent in the field of contemporary photography.

Wildlife photography is a breathtaking journey into nature, capturing the beauty, power, and fragility of the animal world. From majestic predators to delicate birds in flight, from the depths of the ocean to the heart of the jungle, every image tells a story of life in its purest form. Our Wildlife Photography Contest invites photographers from around the world to showcase their best work, capturing extraordinary moments of nature in action. Whether highlighting rare species, dramatic encoun

We are excited to announce the launch of the open call for the Photography+ Emerging Talent Issue. We invite recent MA and BA graduates, and image-based artists within the first five years of their practice, to submit their work for the opportunity to be featured in the next issue of our online magazine, Photography+. Each year, we dedicate one Photography+ issue to showcase the work of recent graduates. This year, we are expanding this opportunity to support and celebrate the innovative c

We are pleased to announce our second Red online Art Competition for the month of June 2026. The gallery welcomes artists from around the world to explore and interpret the color red in all its emotional, cultural, and symbolic dimensions.. All visual art mediums are allowed. In addition to the selected artists, the jury will select award winners in the following art categories: painting, photography, sculpture. All selected artists will receive a digital award certificate. An article abo

The Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition 2026: Waves of Change invites young photographers aged 18 to 30 from across the Commonwealth's 56 member nations to document the ocean and its relationship to communities, environments, and the future. Free to enter. No prior photography experience required. Submit one original photograph and a written statement of up to 300 words across one of four categories: Human-Ocean Connection, Hope and Resilience, Threats and Challenges, and Innovative So

Calling all aspiring photographers and lens-based artists aged 13 to 25! SYPA is your stage to showcase creativity, technical finesse, and bold perspectives. Whether you’re a local or an international youth living in Singapore, this is your chance to shine. From street photography to portraiture and conceptual work, we want to see your strongest, most compelling images. SYPA celebrates the fresh viewpoints and visual storytelling that only young photographers can bring. This year’s

This contest is open to all nature photographers aged eight and older, with $200 prizes awarded separately to 8 ― 18 year olds and ages 19 and up. Three of the categories (waterscapes, birds, and single bloom) are judged by a panel of two judges. Additionally, a $200 community choice award goes to the youth and adult photo with the most votes. Prizes Eight $200 Winners: One in each judged category for youth and adult, as well as one community choice award for youth and adult.

This month’s Ebb and Flow Art Challenge invites you to explore movement, change, and the quiet push-pull of life, through water, emotion, energy, or anything that rises and recedes.The guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles. Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence.Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artis

This month’s challenge invites you to explore the themes of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. Your first entry is free, the guidelines are simple, and the process is designed to encourage fresh experimentation without extra hurdles. Selected works will be gathered into a curated collection with your name and link included, giving you a polished, shareable presence. Finalists receive certificates and a group feature, while top artists are highlighted with interviews and a mini-maga

t’s free to enter and open to everyone using any camera brand, and you don’t even have to be a professional photographer. You just need to have a funny photo or video of some wonderful wildlife and register here to upload your work. It’s tons of fun — and we haven’t even started to mention the fabulous prizes on offer... First things first, the competition is open to users of all camera brands. Yes, that’s right — we don’t mind what equipment you use, as long as it features wi

Fusion Art invites submissions for the Lines, Shapes & Objects 2026 art competition for an online exhibition during the month of July 2026. For this competition, both 2D and 3D artists worldwide are invited to submit their best art and photography depicting lines, shapes, and objects. Lines and shapes are two of the seven elements of art, and together they enable artists to create objects. The way these elements are used influences the composition and the overall outcome of an artwork. The ar

The Emerging Photographer Grant aims to provide a $10,000 grant to visual storytellers at the beginning of their careers in order to develop impactful visual narratives. The program places particular emphasis on photographers from underserved and diverse communities, expanding access to resources and opportunities to bring their stories to life. Requirements Biography: A biography of up to 1500 characters (including spaces). Project Description: A concise summary of the project. The

Our Minimalist Photography Contest is all about the art of less. In a world full of noise and visual overload, minimalism invites us to slow down and appreciate the quiet beauty of simplicity. Clean lines, negative space, and subtle details came together in powerful compositions that prove you don’t need much to say a lot.

Allora Gallery invites photographers from around the world to submit work for our international photography competition, "Black & White." Colour draws the eye, but black and white photography reveals something deeper — the underlying structure of the world, stripped of distraction. Without colour, light becomes the subject itself: the way it falls across a face, sculpts a landscape, or catches the edge of an object in motion. Shadows gain weight. Textures become tactile. Contrast tells stori

SlowArt Productions presents the annual group exhibition, A Show of Heads. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from October 8 - 31, 2026. Open to all artists working in any media, this exhibition will include all interpretations and portrayals of the Human Head, from the traditional to the abstract and conceptual. All visions of the head, including partial and multiple heads, will be considered. he exhibition is open to all artists, national and international, working in al

Travel photography is about more than capturing beautiful destinations—it is about telling stories, discovering cultures, and preserving the moments that make every journey unforgettable. From vibrant city streets and remote landscapes to intimate cultural encounters, travel photography allows us to experience the world through different perspectives. Our Travel Photography Contest invites photographers from around the globe to share their most inspiring travel images and celebrate the beau

Providing a platform for photography students worldwide. Prizes include top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more! • Free to enter for anyone aged from 18 to 30 years-old undertaking a photography programme* • Students answer a set brief with 5 to 10 images • Up to 10 shortlisted photographers • One overall winner receives the Student Competition Winner title • Deadline for entries is 27 November 2026 at 16:00 (GMT)

Open to photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and you could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more! Competition runs from 1 June 2026 to 5 January 2027 Photographers can enter up to three images relating to a theme Judges will select a shortlist of up to 10 photographers Shortlist compete for Youth Photographer of the Year title Overall winner receives Youth Photographer of the Year title and Sony digital imagi