Open Photography Contests, Open to All Photo Competitions & Awards

Deadline: September 20, 2024

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: September 20, 2024

2024 One Shot Photography Contest

Prizes Include: *Global Exposure: A public profile in our Artist Directory with links to your website and social media to get your work seen by global industry professionals and influential tastemakers *Cash Prizes: $5,000 in cash prizes *Winner's Gallery: An artist-forward space dedicated to exhibiting your works online *Press Release: Customized press assets to help you share your win using a professionally written and formatted press release Winner’s Interview: A publicly-promoted inte

Deadline: September 20, 2024

STAND 2024

As we enter election season, our most pressing issues come to the forefront. We find ourselves in a time like no other where the need for change is more urgent than ever and our actions today will build our future. This call for art aims to explore the issues that shape our culture, society, nation, and world. Bring what you stand for to life through the power of art. Show us STAND from your perspective. AWARDS All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.c

Deadline: September 20, 2024

Capture The Real

Welcome to the Capture The Real: Global Photography Contest hosted by Scopio! We invite photographers from around the world to participate in our mission to challenge stereotypes and showcase the true essence of modern life in your country. This contest is your opportunity to present your unique perspective and redefine how the world perceives your culture and society through your lens. Contest Objectives Challenge Stereotypes: Help the world see your country beyond the clichés by

Deadline: September 21, 2024

Macadam Awards 2024

This is open to amateur and professional photographers from around the world who are at least 18 years old at the time of the registration. The theme of this first contest: «Street Photography» The theme is Free and dedicated to Street Photography. Wherever you are in the world, we invite you to send us your most beautiful street photos. Among all the photos submitted by entrants to the competition, our international jury will choose the 3 winning photos and 20 «special mentions».Our j

Deadline: September 22, 2024

ND Awards 2024

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

Deadline: September 22, 2024

Dear Dave, Fellowships

We are pleased to announce the SECOND ANNUAL Dear Dave, fellowships which will be juried by an esteemed panel from the visual arts community: Alessia Glaviano Head of Global PhotoVogue, MILAN. David Campany Curator at Large, International Center of Photography, NEW YORK ELENA NAVARRO ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, FOTOMEXICO, MEXICO CITY MARIE GOMIS-TREZISE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, NATAAL, LONDON. MATTHEW LEIFHEIT EDITOR AND FOUNDER, MATTE MAGAZINE, NEW YORK RA MELL ROSS WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER, FILMMA

Deadline: September 22, 2024

7th annual Shades of Red 2024

Open call to artists worldwide,18 years and older, for entry into Camelback Gallery's 7th annual Shades of Red Competition. The jurors will be looking for unique, beautiful RED in many different shades, styles, subject matter and mediums. Get creative artists! RED can be the focal point, encompass the entire art piece or just a hint of RED brings the entire piece together for a Wow effect. Send us something amazing! Mediums allowed but not limited to: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor, Encaus

Deadline: September 22, 2024

5th FotoNostrum Magazine Portfolio Award

t least 12 portfolio submitters will be selected for publication in portfolios spanning 8 to 12 pages in future issues of the magazine. Images from these portfolios may also be chosen for cover features. One portfolio will receive the FotoNostrum Magazine Award 2024. The theme is open, and images can be from any date. All selected artists will receive a lifetime subscription to FotoNostrum Magazine. Entries will be screened and juried by FotoNostrum’s team of curators, art director, a

Deadline: September 22, 2024

Photographer of the Week

Showcase Your Talent: Become Our Photographer of the Week! Each week, from Monday morning to Sunday evening, you can submit up to 20 of your best shots! If your photo is chosen by our jury, you'll win $100 and have your image featured across the All About Photo website and social media for an entire week. Don’t miss your chance to shine! Become the Photographer of the Week and win $100 in cash. Plus, for the entire week: Your winning photo will be showcased on the All About Pho

Deadline: September 23, 2024

Nocturnes: Dusk Till Dawn

Night does not show things, it suggests them. It disturbs and surprises us with its strangeness. It liberates forces within us which are dominated by our reason during the daytime.” ―Brassai Spanning two centuries, the magic of night photography has captured the collective imagination of the masses. From the infamously long exposures required by early artists to high-speed color film and the advent of digital technology, the light at night has inspired an explosion of interest amon

Deadline: September 24, 2024

AAP Solo Exhibition October 2024

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,

Deadline: September 25, 2024

2024 Global Photography Awards

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, displaying the beauty and elegance of your creations worldwide. Fostering the growth of visual arts across the globe, the Global Photography Awards welcomes inspiring photographers from every

Deadline: September 26, 2024

Nature's Best National Parks Photo Contest

You are invited to enter your best photos and videos of U.S. National Parks. Whether you are based in the United States or any country around the world—if you have traveled to a U.S. National Park and have favorite images and adventures to share, please join us in assembling a public record of this diverse ecosystem. Submissions are reviewed by our Judging Panel of experts in photography, wildlife, conservation, and film. Winners are selected for overall appeal, originality, conformity to r

Deadline: September 27, 2024

18th Annual International Color Awards

International Color Awards is open to professional and amateur photographers shooting in all forms of color photography using traditional or digital methods. We encourage classic styles, new creative ideas and photographers who are driven by their artistic eye and a desire to excel in this classic art form. Winning photographers enjoy exposure on a global scale as they vie for the 16th Annual International Color Awards. Prize money, Certificates of Achievement, winner medals, publication in

Deadline: September 27, 2024

CINEMATICS PICTURES

FREE ENTRY Photographers are invited to submit 1 up to 3 photos addressing the theme. The works collected thanks to this call will put into evidence the most intrinsic meaning of the photographic medium within the cinematic narrative/visual scene. Fragments and extrapolations of contexts, settings, characters, details etc. which highlight the aesthetic value of a narration or place emphasis on the salient features of a story. The position of the spectator in viewing the cinematographic prod

Deadline: September 27, 2024

Darkness 2024

Humans have always had an entrancing relationship with the dark. Within our minds Darkness breeds mystery, fantasy and occasionally fear. Darkness is the space in which stories are born. As photographers we capture these stories and feelings in a moment to better explore them and our own dark passenger. We look forward to exploring the darkness in your photography. JUROR: Holly Hart is a conceptual fine art photographer. She grew up in Southern Oregon. In 2011 she graduated with a BA in Ph

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Shoot the Frame

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

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Wild Photo Awards

With the ambition to unite a community of like-minded people, the WILD Photo Awards were created by photographers with a love for the outdoor world. The WILD Photo Awards were founded on the prospects of delivering talented photographers a global platform to showcase their work and offer a realistic opportunity to monetise their passion through regular photography competitions. The global community of landscape and wildlife photographers is continuously growing, and opportunities to make a

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Photographer of the Month

"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

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Aesthetica Art Prize 2024

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

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Tokyo International Foto Award (TIFA) 2024

Tokyo International Foto Awards acknowledges, commands and exposes outstanding photography from all corners of the globe. TIFA connects photographers with the creative community in Tokyo, Japan, to provide them with an excellent platform to present their work to a new market. We encourage all photographers to participate in the TIFA photo competition. Share your unique talents with the world and win prizes, awards, and recognition. If you would like to have your work exposed to the Russian cr

Deadline: September 30, 2024

7th STILL LIFE

TERAVARNA announces their "7th 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. The theme of this international juried art competition is STILL LIFE. This includes t

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Colors 2024

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.Judge: Shana Lopes

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Umencia Art Photo – International Photography Competition

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,

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Baron Prize 2024

The BARON PRIZE is a biannual award that recognises artists, photographers, and filmmakers who have created projects investigating gender, sex, sexuality, and identity. BARON was launched in 2011 as an independent art and photography book publisher exploring sex, sexuality, gender and identity. Today, BARON is stocked worldwide in 20 different countries, and many of BARONS’ books are in collections, including the book collections at MoMA NYC and The LUMA Foundation. BARON Contributors ha

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Empty Places: Abandoned Spaces 2024

Through the visual representation of abandoned spaces, artifacts of history are at once fresh and new, ancient and decayed. The past continues to live in these forsaken, ruined, or empty spaces and we ask - Who were the people who lived and worked here? What were their lives like? What were their stories? What happened to them in these spaces? Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the visual and social significance of abandoned space - where derelict factories, ch

Deadline: September 30, 2024

Art-icon Exhibition “Corporeality” Paris 2024

Art_icon is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering new talents in the visual arts. Our mission is to foster connections between emerging artists and established figures in the art world, bringing them together in a unified exhibition. The exhibition “Corporeality” will be held in Paris, parallel to the important photography fair Paris-Photo, in a stunning 19th century building with more than 1000 square meters of exhibition space. We invite photographers and artists from all o

Deadline: September 30, 2024

AddOn 2024

Now in its 14th year, AddOn is a non-competitive, anonymous photographic exhibition curated by Charles McKean and Festival Director Moshe Rosenzveig OAM. As a core event of Head On Photo Festival, AddOn showcases an amazingly diverse and exciting range of square images taken by photographers spanning professionals, artists, enthusiasts, celebrities and politicians. AddOn is an ideal entry point for photographers to become involved in this year’s Head On Photo Festival. Initially the i

Deadline: October 01, 2024

Barcelona Open Art

Artists from all countries are welcome to submit their works for consideration. You are welcome to submit works in any medium. (painting, photography, printmaking, installation, sculpting, mixed media, poems, illustration, etc). The theme of the exhibition is OPEN. Any artist from any background can submit any of their work. There is no charge to submit your application, please feel free to share your work with us. The exhibition will be held in one of the most artistic area in Barc

Deadline: October 01, 2024

Artadia Awards: Atlanta

The Artadia Awards provide financial support, exposure and recognition to artists. The awards are unrestricted, allowing artists to use the funds in any way they choose. 1. OPEN CALL The Artadia application is open for one month in each program city, is free to apply and open-call. 2. APPLICATION REVIEW A jury of three curators assembled by Artadia, including one locally based curator, reviews all applications and determines a short list of six Finalists. 3. ROUND TWO STUDIO VISIT

Deadline: October 01, 2024

Lenscratch Call for Projects

Do you have a completed, thought-provoking body of work you would like to see featured on Lenscratch? Now is your chance! Required Materials: link to your project on your website (preferred) 10 images from your project (IF it is not on your website) 1st person statement 3rd person bio Due to a high volume of submissions, we can only accept one submission per artist.

Deadline: October 01, 2024

Wintertime

When temperatures drop and our outdoor surroundings become more silent, still and dormant we look to our interior spaces to find warmth and comfort. The leaves fall and the ground becomes frost covered, birds search for berries in the branches, the earth takes a rest. Photographing this winter splendor is for the adventurous at heart and the wonder of it all is worth facing the cold to get those great shots. Images of the bare trees, the snow covered mountains and plains, details of the landscap

Deadline: October 01, 2024

EPEX Photo Awards 2024

EPEX Photography Trophy 2024: Your chance to show your work in exclusive exhibitions! Anyone 18+ can apply - all nationalities and genders are welcome. Submit 4 or up to 16 images - this entitles you to qualify for the accepted and shortlist and show your photos at our exclusive exhibitions in Spain. Be part of Competa Photo Days, win a solo exhibition, be invited to the opening ceremony Prizes: Your personal Invitation to the Competa Photo Days in Spain 12 Gold Medals 12 Silver Medal

Deadline: October 02, 2024

Der Greif - Guest Room: Ruben Lundgren & Yining He

Guest Room aims to spark collaboration. Dutch, Beijing-based photographer and curator Ruben Lundgren has chosen to collaborate with Yining He, a curator, researcher, and writer focusing on decolonial art practices in contemporary Chinese art. Together, they have developed the following framework for your submissions: "Domestic Miracle". There is a well-known Chinese poem with the lines, "Tomorrow after tomorrow, how many of them in a row? If all my life I count on tomorrow, everything will en

Deadline: October 03, 2024

New York Photography Awards 2024

New York Photography Awards strives to honor, recognize, and promote outstanding photographers, as well as budding talents, worldwide. This award is open for photographers who wish to express their emotions and messages through their abstractive images, whilst incorporating the alluring sights of Big Apple’s cityscape. New York Photography Awards’ mission is to assist photographers from around the world, celebrating and honoring their photos, as well as cultivating a new generation of pho

Deadline: October 03, 2024

Patterns

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fourth Patterns online art contest for month of October 2024. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. The entries may include any work related to the Patterns theme (shapes, lines, textures). All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artists (Merit Award & Honorable Mention) will receive a digital award certificate.

Deadline: October 04, 2024

28th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award

Médicos del Mundo Spain announces the 28th Luis Valtueña International Humanitarian Photography Award, aimed at recognizing and disseminating the best images that singularly demonstrate social inequities, injustices, and/or human rights abuses, or the situations that either foster or fight them. By giving this competition the name of the photographer and international aid worker Luis Valtueña, we pay tribute to his memory and the other three humanitarian aid workers of the association murd

Deadline: October 05, 2024

Dreams & Nightmares 4th Edition

A significant number of artists affirm this belief wholeheartedly. Some find their deepest inspirations enveloped in the essence of dreams, immersing themselves in a blissful trance of creation. This state transcends mere aspiration, becoming a surreal canvas where possibilities bloom endlessly, a place where the mind wanders, seeking the sublime, the ethereal, fostering an insatiable quest to reach heights previously unimagined, somehow, somewhere. On the flip side, many others journe

Deadline: October 06, 2024

The Contemporary Portrait

The Portrait. We use portraits as objects of remembrance and reverence, of seduction and glorification. From the keepsakes in lockets as tiny remembrances of love, to the likenesses of leaders meant to inspire and seduce with their power. They can stir, and confront, and drive us to action. Just as they can lull in longing for a time since passed. Our juror for the The Portrait is Leslie-Claire Spillman. A graduate in art from Xavier University with a focus in painting and photography, Lesli

Deadline: October 06, 2024

Eyeshot Open Call 2024

Join us for the Eyeshot Open Call 2024, our annual street and documentary photography contest! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this is your chance to showcase your unique perspective. Our entry fee structure, divided into three economic tiers based on per capita income, ensures accessibility for photographers from diverse economic backgrounds. Get your work evaluated by photojournalist and philanthropist Reza Deghati, Ed Kashi and Ashley Gilbertson from VII Pho

Deadline: October 06, 2024

2024 Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY)

Whether you're a professional photographer or have only recently started taking pictures, or whether you're a keen amateur or are hoping to start a career in photography, there are lots of good reasons to enter Travel Photographer of the Year... The Overall Winner (the Travel Photographer of the Year 2024) will be the entrant who submits the best eight images across the four portfolio categories. The winner of this category will receive a £2000 cash prize plus a portfolio review by a leadi

Deadline: October 06, 2024

Self Portrait

KLPA is excited to announce the Interim Edition Open Call this year examining and highlighting the power and artistic expressions inherent in self-portraiture. Photographers have turned their cameras on themselves ever since Robert Cornelius captured a daguerreotype self-portrait in 1839 at the dawn of photography. Seeing themselves via their chosen medium with roles as the photographer and sitter, may reveal, enrich and aspire to self-discovery as artists.

Deadline: October 06, 2024

Pride Photo Award 2025

We strive to expand our horizons, and those of our audiences, through a rich, multi-faceted and diverse collection of stories from, and representational of, the global LGBTQIA+ community. The Pride Photo 2025 Contest is open to photographers of all ages, backgrounds and calibers, from professional to amateur. We invite you all to apply, and hope to see this openness reflected in the submissions for the 2025 Pride Photo Contest. Whether through documentary photography that highlights news even

Deadline: October 07, 2024

Passepartout Photography Prize 9th Edition

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

Deadline: October 07, 2024

Symmetry 2024

Symmetry is the theme for this months competition Symmetry, the similarity or exact correspondence between different things capture the eye of photographers every minute of every day. These wonderful matching patterns made by nature or humans always seem to offer a soothing sense of balance and harmony. Show us your best Symmetry images! Works will be selected based on creativity, quality of execution and uniqueness of vision. The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction. Cash

Deadline: October 07, 2024

The 2025 Global Chinese New Year Photography Competition (GCPC)

The 2025 Global Chinese New Year Photography Competition (GCPC) invites photographers and visual artists from all corners of the globe to celebrate the magic of Chinese New Year and Chinese Culture through the lens of their cameras. We welcome diverse and innovative submissions that capture the essence and beauty of this vibrant holiday and its cultural significance. The Global Chinese New Year Photography Contest is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a specially designed commemorative alb

Deadline: October 08, 2024

Photography Awards 2025

Join Graphis' 80th Anniversary celebration and be among the ranks of global talents represented in the prestigious Graphis Awards. This is your chance to be part of this milestone and legacy alongside eight decades of extraordinary creativity in Design, Advertising, Photography, Illustration Art and more. Submit your work today and make your mark in this 80th year of honoring creative excellence.Graphis is committed to presenting and promoting the work of exceptional talent in Graphic Design, Ad

Deadline: October 08, 2024

AAP Magazine #43: Colors

Life is a stream of colors. Red, blue, yellow, and all the possible combinations in between these primary colors without forgetting black and white surround us everywhere. Send us your images - preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio - both where colors may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely. The contest is open to any color photography interpretation, from photojournalism, street photography, artistic photography, portrait, nude, landscapes, n

Deadline: October 09, 2024

Untitled 2024: A Photographic Exhibition

Untitled is an annual competition and exhibition designed to showcase the best work of APA members and beyond – Images that show your unique vision, creative passion, and individualistic style, titled or untitled. This contest is open to all photographers at any level. All entries will be curated by our jurors and the top 20 images will be selected to display for exhibition with the top three (3) photos awarded prizes. While an APA membership is not required to enter, members receive discou

Deadline: October 10, 2024

Charta Award 2024

The Charta Award is open to artists who incorporate the photographic medium in their artistic practice and have produced a project that could be printed in the book format. The theme of the award is open. We are looking for projects that underline an original narrative and use of contemporary language. Artists are invited to send a folder consisting of a minimum of 30 images and a synopsis that includes the author’s name, as well as the title and the description of the project. The artists are

Deadline: October 10, 2024

PHmuseum 2024 Women Photographers Grant

The PhMuseum Women Photographers Grant, now in its 8th edition, aims to empower the work and careers of female and non-binary professionals of all ages and from all countries working in diverse areas of photography. Its mission is to support the growth of the new generations and promote stories narrated from a female perspective while responding to the need to work for gender equality in the industry. To participate, you are invited to submit one or more projects centred around a specific the

Deadline: October 11, 2024

Camera Work: Trees and Water

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on Trees and Water. This exhibition will look to feature both subjects in a dynamic and diverse exhibition on contemporary photography. Trees and Water are both powerful and important subjects. Water can be an ocean, a river, a pool, a fountain, rain or mist or fog, lakes, snow and waves. And Trees can be great subjects of composition, giving the picture a strong foundation to play with the visual elements of space and time. This

Deadline: October 13, 2024

Fine Art Photography Awards 2024-2024

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

Deadline: October 14, 2024

Dis/harmony 2024

Harmony is an elusive, perhaps even ineffable aspect of photographic images. So is disharmony, its possibly disturbing, but often stimulating opposite. Although many photographers share the view that the communicative impact of images is enhanced by their harmony, there are countless individual artistic interpretations of what makes an image harmonious or disharmonious. Some consider harmony primarily as a visual compositional feature of photographs, also allowing for the unusual, for the unexpe

Deadline: October 15, 2024

16TH ANNUAL TEN X TEN

Open to all photographers internationally. Open to all types of image capture; digital, film, iphone, etc. The TEN X TEN show is an annual small works exhibition that celebrates the wide range of creative expression within the square photographic format, the interplay of images creating contrasts and similarities are exciting to experience in the unique juxtapositions of the grid format exhibition. TEN X TEN focuses on offering affordable collectable works that are ten inches by ten inch

Deadline: October 15, 2024

Lucie Photobook Prize

The Lucie Foundation is dedicated to celebrating all forms of photography, in print and online and is pleased to introduce the Lucie Photo Book Prize. This program is a juried competition open to a diversity of book submissions- from traditionally published to prototypes, hand-made books to zines. The awards are presented to photographers, editors, curators or publishers. The Lucie Foundation is proud to offer two cash prizes to the top two finalists for their outstanding work. Traditi

Deadline: October 15, 2024

10th Portrait

TERAVARNA, a renowned art organization, presents the highly anticipated "9th PORTRAIT" International Juried Art Competition, inviting visual artists from around the globe to participate in this prestigious portrait art contest. Artists are encouraged to submit their best portrait artworks that align with the designated theme, encompassing various mediums such as painting, sculpture, digital art, printmaking, fiber art, photography, graphic design, mixed media, and experimental installatio

Deadline: October 15, 2024

Letters, Numbers & Symbols

Letters, Numbers & Symbols explores the intersection of language, mathematics, and semiotics through the captured image. The fundamental building blocks of communication—letters, numbers, and symbols, often taken for granted, are reimagined and deconstructed in ways that challenge our perceptions and deepen our understanding of the visual and conceptual power of these basic units of meaning. Letters, Numbers & Symbols is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older.

Deadline: October 15, 2024

Visions from planet earth

Humanity is in constant motion on planet Earth and, at every moment, this immense organism of lives composes and uncovers images as in an immense kaleidoscope. Rome Photography invites professional photographers* and photoamateurs* and citizens* from every nation to narrate this continuous flow through the 17 themes that are part of the United Nations 2030 Agenda goals: Peace and Justice – Overcoming Poverty – Overcoming Hunger Health and well-being – Education – Gender equality Wa

Deadline: October 17, 2024

Still Life 2024

Still Life photography can be very interesting, as everyday, lifeless objects become something completely new when photographed. The photographer’s inspiration and aspect are the ones that play a crucial role to the presentation of the subjects. The viewers are the ones who are the final receivers of the result and the ones who will try to decipher the meaning the photograph conveys.

Deadline: October 18, 2024

PADOVA ART PRIZE 2024

Ufofabrik Contemporary Art Gallery has announced an art prize, with the formula of the competition for artists, with the aim of promoting Contemporary Art in fairs and in new digital markets. The competition involves the selection of an artist and relative work... Participation of the winner in the contemporary art fair:. ARTE PADOVA. 15-18 November 2024. Stand 44, Padova Fair - Pavilion 7. Padova - Italy. Preview 14 November 2024 by invitation.. The competition is open to all prof

Deadline: October 18, 2024

8th Annual London Image Festival 2024

The London image Festival (LIF) is an exploration of the power of images, both still and moving. LIF brings together international entries to showcase outstanding visuals in photography and film. The festival is a reflective space for exploring. imagery in all its forms. Winning photographs may be included in the future in travelling group gallery exhibitions and/or screenings and projections at arts institutions and festivals worldwide.

Deadline: October 19, 2024

L.A. Photo Curator: A Thousand Words

We invite photographers to submit a series of images that speak volumes, whether each individual photo tells a compelling story on its own or the images come together to create a cohesive visual dialogue. This is an opportunity to explore the power of imagery, where a single frame or a collection of frames can evoke deep narratives, emotions, and connections. Submit a series of single images with profound meaning, as long as they work together harmoniously, or images that interact and conver

Deadline: October 20, 2024

Primary Colors 2024

The New York Center for Photographic Arts (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image transfer, emulsion transfer, encaustic, black and white, etc.). Winners will receive $4,000 in cash awards, be featured on the NYC4PA Online Gallery and in the PRIMAY COLORS catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page. There will be 10 cash prizewinners, 20 Juror Selections and 20 Honorable Mentions Juror: L

Deadline: October 20, 2024

Travel

Team NAT PHOTO SOCIETY is looking for photographers who seek inspiration from their travels, irrespective of the distance or destination. As long as it is a journey and you have a photograph to share, we would like to see your work at the 1st Travel Photography Contest where you can win cash prizes worth $500, social media promotions, and get featured on our homepage. You are welcome to submit camera or smartphone images. Every good photograph is a blend of camera skills, forward-looking visi

Deadline: October 21, 2024

From Heliography to AI: Celebrating Photographic Diversity

The history of photography is a chronicle of continuous invention and renewal of technical processes and the expressive repertoire of creative photographic communication. These changes in photographic practices have given rise to numerous distinctive approaches, styles, and genres. Some genres rely on staging and directing, while straight photography and street photography seek to create photographic meaning without prearranging the world in front of the camera. Genres such as portraiture and st

Deadline: October 27, 2024

Chromatic Photography Awards 2024

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

Deadline: October 28, 2024

Art A La Carte

Are you an artist or photographer enchanted by the vibrant world of food and culinary delights? Do you have a distinctive perspective on the colors, textures, and compositions that bring food to life? Here’s your opportunity to showcase your talent in the Art A La Carte Food-Themed Online Art Competition hosted by Ten Moir Gallery! The Best in Show award comes with a $250 cash prize, a solo exhibition to showcase your winning artwork, and extensive promotion to elevate your profile in the a

Deadline: October 28, 2024

Meaningful Aesthetics

Numéro+ Switzerland is excited to announce its second photography contest, a celebration where imagination and talent shape the beauty of tomorrow. The topic this time will be "Meaningful Aesthetics." We invite photographers and visual artists from around the globe to capture what is meaningful to them, showcasing their unique visions and perspectives. All forms of image creation are welcome, including photography, illustration, 3D generation, and AI-generated works. Whether your focus is

Deadline: October 31, 2024

Anthology Cover Art Award 2024

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

Deadline: October 31, 2024

The Homiens Art Prize

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists and art forms. The Prize is free to enter. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is viewed by artists and collectors in the United States and throughout the world. Homiens sponsors a platform for artists to network and collaborate, reach a global audience of buyers and collectors, gain institutional validation, and locate international professional opportuniti

Deadline: October 31, 2024

Humans 2024

8.1 billion people on Earth and counting. Each of us is a unique combination of genetics and experience, and yet our similarities are greater than our differences. Across vast geographies and wide cultural boundaries our humanity unites us. From individuals to crowds. Formal portraits or snapshots of strangers. Social, national, personal and sexual identity. Faces and bodies, hearts and minds. This month, show us the humans of the world. Portraiture, studio, candid, conceptual, travel, street

Deadline: October 31, 2024

2025 Shin Kong Mitsukoshi International Photography Contest

The Shin Kong Mitsukoshi International Photography Exhibition has been held since 2007 with the aim of providing a stage for photographers to show their talent. Unlike most competitions, this event allows participants to decide their own photographic themes and tell a visual story with five images. Beyond a test of photographic technique, this approach also challenges the artists’ subject selection, conceptual clarity, and communication ability. In addition to the prizewinners receiving genero

Deadline: October 31, 2024

Women Only

The Blue Koi Online Art Competitions and Exhibitions continue to celebrate diversity and excellence in the visual arts on a global scale. We proudly present the Women Only Online Fine Art Exhibition. Both 2D and 3D artists are encouraged to apply. All mediums and styles, e.g., Traditional Art, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Sculpture, and Photography. —an exclusive opportunity for women artists to globally show their collective talents. For this exhibition, there is no specified theme, allow

Deadline: October 31, 2024

The Richards Family Prize

The Griffin Museum is proud to support emerging, mid-career and professional talents in the field of photography. We support visual artists with dynamic and creative ideas that challenge and progress the art form forward to new heights in vision and technology. Our support of photography is broad, from Fine Art to Documentary and Photojournalism, from digital to film-based works and cameraless images. The Richards Family Prize is a scholarship support mid-career photographers producing work tha

Deadline: October 31, 2024

TransNatura International Nature Photo Competition 2024

The VADON Association (from Saint George of Covasna County, Romania) announces the 10th TransNatura International Nature Photo Contest. The application is open, amateur as well as professional photographers are invited from all over the world, except the members of the jury and the organizers. The organizes will award a total of 3,400 Euro to a Grand Prize winner and three category winners in two competition categories. The Grand Prize (TransNatura Award) is 1,000 Euro. The award-winning picture

Deadline: November 01, 2024

Hope in Action Photo Contest

A photograph is more than an image; it is a powerful catalyst for change. SeeingHappy.org, Instituto De Bienestar Integral, and the Primals Project are launching a photography contest leading up to the Hope Circuit Conference, an international event dedicated to inspiring a global shift from helplessness to hope through action. They invite photographers from all walks of life, to take photos of the transformative power of hope, and the primal world belief, "Improvable". Prizes range from free co

Deadline: November 01, 2024

Orange

Are you ready to capture the essence of vibrant creativity? We invite talented artists and photographers to participate in our Orange Art Online Competition & Virtual Exhibition. This is your chance to explore the myriad aspects and meanings of the color orange, from its bold and energetic hues to its cultural and personal significance, and present your unique interpretation. Consider the fiery sunsets, the intricate details of an orange blossom, or the warmth of autumn leaves. Perhaps your w

Deadline: November 03, 2024

SE Center Open 2024

Open Call is just that, an open theme - all subjects, The SE Center is looking for images of any theme, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work. Analog and digital manipulation in all its forms welcome. Monochrome or color, all subjects, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. Our juror for the SE Center Open is Tatum K. Tatum, the gallery manager at SE Center, has been a valued member of the team for ove

Deadline: November 03, 2024

Paris International Street Photo Awards

Paris International Street Photo Awards is an annual photo contest dedicated to the niche of Street Photography open to all photographers regardless of their nationality and geographical location. It is the most detailed photo contest in the world on Street Photography as it has more than 20 categories in which photographers can apply. After the great success of the last edition of Paris Street Photo Awards where we reached a participation record. And after the acclaimed major exhibition we o

Deadline: November 04, 2024

Louis Roederer Discovery Award 2025

The Rencontres d’Arles is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Discovery Award. Since its creation, the mission of the Rencontres d’Arles Discovery Award has been to showcase emerging art and artists. The Rencontres d'Arles is opening its call for applications for the 2025 Discovery Award, part of the festival's 56th edition. The award's aim is to promote the work of the selected artists, who will be showcased in the Discovery Award exhibition; and to reward the winning proje

Deadline: November 05, 2024

London Photo Show Awards Exhibition 2024

The winner will be awarded a full place in the London Photo Show 2024, and will have their winning print displayed as a large print at the 2023 London Photo ShowDo you have images that you want to get off your hard drive and onto the walls of gallery? Every single entry to the competition will be printed (size 7x5in) on board and displayed alongside your name at The London Photo Show in November 2024. The winner will be awarded a full place in the London Photo Show 2025, value £325, and w

Deadline: November 06, 2024

YICCA 2025 – International Contest of Contemporary Art

YICCA is an international call for artists, open to professionals and not only from any country in the world. All kinds of contemporary artworks are allowed in the art contest: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media, video, installations and performances. The competition's aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make this art call a huge chance for the artists, which

Deadline: November 12, 2024

6th Chelsea International Photography Competition

The Chelsea International Photography Competition (CIPC) honors our gifted talents all over the world— striving for their passion in photography. We are inviting photographers, both professional and amateur, to participate in our competition and get the chance to be discovered and promoted professionally in the heart of New York's art district. We are one with our photographers as we aim to promote iconic and innovative works of art. This year's CIPC will have awards valued at more than $70

Deadline: November 13, 2024

reFocus Awards 2024 World Photo Annual

Contest Description: CALL FOR ENTRIES. A celebration of the enduring power of photography, this prestigious annual contest awards the honor of Photographer of the Year within each category. Winners will receive $5,000 in cash prizes, an immersive, dedicated digital gallery to share their works in a global Artist Directory, and way more. Company Description: The reFocus Awards were created to celebrate the lasting power and indomitable spirit of the photographic image and its unique ability

Deadline: November 15, 2024

F-Stop Magazine - Portfolio 2024

Issue #128 will be a Portfolio issue. This should be a single project or body of work (if you are unsure what this means you can view past portfolio issues by going to the "Archive") Issue #128 will have an expected publication date of December 1, 2024. Only one submission per person for an issue. The featured artist is chosen from the work that is submitted to the issue.

Deadline: November 15, 2024

The Nature Photography Contest 2024

Do you want to share with the world the wonders of the planet and contribute to its protection? Then don’t miss the opportunity to participate in The Nature Photography Contest, an international photography contest for professionals and amateurs. The Nature Photography Contest has 10 categories for you to submit your images of natural landscapes, wildlife, macrophotography and more. You can win cash prizes and international recognition. The winner of the best photograph of the year will r

Deadline: November 17, 2024

Monochrome Photography Awards 2024

The connection of Black and White Photography with tradition and timeless values is beyond contestation. Since its infancy, black and white photography was not only the craft but primarily the art, where ideas conjured in the artist's imagination is immortalized through the lens of their camera. The Monochrome Awards is primarily aimed at people of whom photography is a passion and a way of life. It is a platform where professionals and amateurs can enter their shots amongst a sea of ambitiou

Deadline: November 22, 2024

London International Creative Competition 2024

The London International Creative Competition (LICC), a global platform celebrating creativity and excellence in arts & design, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 edition. The LICC offers participants worldwide an opportunity to showcase their work and gain international recognition. The 2023 Edition honored outstanding designers and design firms, including Avenier Cornejo Architectes, as well as individual talents like Masahiro Yoshida, Xuan Cui, Tammy Swarek, Yana Okoliyska

Deadline: November 24, 2024

FOCUS photo l.a. 2024

For 30 years, photo l.a. has celebrated and brought together the photography and arts community from around the world. It is with this mission that we present FOCUS photo l.a., a photography competition in tandem with our new in-person portfolio reviews. We seek to provide emerging and mid-career artists/photographers opportunities to broaden their career prospects and promote their work on a platform within the photo l.a. network. What is FOCUS photo l.a.? FOCUS photo l.a. is open to a

Deadline: November 30, 2024

Anthology Photography Award 2024

Open to photographers working at any level, the Anthology Photography Competition celebrates outstanding standalone images. It also provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication. Images submitted must be on the theme of ‘Everyday Wonders’. Submissions will be judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact. Photography styles can include street photography, landscapes, natural world & wildlife, macro photography, lifestyle, obj

Deadline: November 30, 2024

UOL Zoom World Photo Awards

UOL Zoom World Photo Awards is founded to celebrate photography, its history, and artform. UOL Zoom World Photo Awards believes in the power of photography to showcase the beauty and humanity of our world and change our world for the better. UOL Zoom World Photo Awards pledges to plant 1 tree for every Entry. One Winner is chosen from 12 Categories Top Prize: $1,000 USD or 40% of Total Entry Fees

Deadline: November 30, 2024

FW Photo Festival 2024

Considering the importance of women in society and the freedom and independence of women, which is important. We want to organize the FW photography festival. – Categories: (Street) (Women) (Nude +18 ) (Nude Self-Portrait) – Participation is free. The applicants have the right to send nine photos, not bigger than 2 MB. – Photos must be original work of the participants and the organizer bears no responsibility for any copyright theft. – Participants grant the right to the organizer

Deadline: November 30, 2024

2nd Figurative

The theme “Figurative” invites artists to focus on representing the human form in their work. This theme encourages diverse approaches, from traditional portraiture to abstract interpretations or symbolic representations. Artists are invited to explore the depth and diversity of human expression. Figurative provides a platform for artists to showcase their skills in portraying any 2D or 3D visual art that retains strong reference to the human figure. Figurative art often involves depicting

Deadline: December 01, 2024

Open Call for Al-Tiba9 Artist Directory 2024

Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art is a leading international platform in the contemporary art world, facilitating print and digital distribution of featured artists in our magazine, art books, web, and social media presence, and through our participation in art fairs in Spain and Portugal. Our artist page directory will serve as a development space for new and emerging talent as well as facilitate professional connections and collaborations across our extensive network of galleries, museums, art coll

Deadline: December 01, 2024

35 Memorial Maria Luisa Photo and Video Contest

The Overall Winner of the "XXXV Memorial Maria Luisa" will be awarded a cash prize of €4.000 *, a Trophy, a Diploma, a book portfolio and two invitations to the awards gala. The Overall Winner will be chosen from the fourteen category winners; the Jury will give the Prize to the most memorable & shocking caption. The overall winner will receive a cash prize €4.000, including the amount corresponding to his/her category. Winner Prize of each Category of photos: € 300, Trophy, Diploma,

Deadline: December 10, 2024

Emergency Grants

Created in 1993 to further FCA's mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists who: Have sudden, unanticipated opportunities to present their work to the public when there is insufficient time to seek other sources of funding Incur unexpected or unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates Emergency Grants is the

Deadline: December 15, 2024

TOTO BANANA Grant Open Call

At TOTO BANANA, we encourage Erotic Photography with a grant of $ 2,000 USD biannually, with an easy application process on our website. Erotic photography, to us, is one of the most important category of photography. This is why we set out to create this grant. We want to know what is erotic for YOU! We believe a good photo is one that transcends mere visual arousal, is one that pacifies, that makes one delve into a sense of almost inexplicable beauty, gaze and charm. Doesn’t have to be

Deadline: December 15, 2024

Annual Photography Awards 2024

Celebrating photographers of all levels, professionals, amateurs and students alike, the Annual Photography Awards invites participants to the sixth installment of this International Photography Competition. Looking specifically for those with a bold & innovative approach that disrupts traditional artistic standards, participants can submit entries in up to five categories. There are no restrictions on interpretation, creativity, or aesthetic; we accept all formats that showcase new talent an

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Winners of the 2024 Visa d'Or Awards

Visa pour l'Image, the Perpignan international photojournalism festival, awarded prizes and grants on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the conclusion of a successful edition. €193,000 was awarded to talented photojournalists during the professional week of Visa pour l’Image.

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Announcing the 2024 Inge Morath Award

Magnum Foundation, Magnum Photos, and the Inge Morath Estate are pleased to announce Sara Kontar as the recipient of this year’s Inge Morath Award. Kontar will receive a $7,500 production grant to support the completion of her long-term documentary project, Therefore, I Cut.

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Finalists Announced for the 2024 AOP Open Award

Bringing together still and moving images by professional and amateur photographers, the finalists for the AOP Open Awards are now announced. Run by the Association of Photographers, the Open Awards marks an exciting opportunity for photographers at any level to compete on equal terms. The finalists’ work will be exhibited alongside the 39th AOP Photography Award Finalists at the official AOP Awards Showcase in London with the Gold and Silver winners announced live on the evening of 26 September 2024. AOP Open Award Finalists will also feature in the highly collectable 39th AOP Awards Book.

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Launch Colors Photo Contest

Join the Colors Photography Contest and showcase your best color photography! Compete for $1,000 in prizes, global exposure, and publication in AAP Magazine Vol.42. Open to all photographers—submit your vibrant portfolios now for a chance to gain international recognition and be featured in our prestigious Winners Gallery.

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Carmignac Photojournalism Award - 14th edition Afghanistan: No Woman's Land

The 14th edition of the Carmignac Photojournalism Award is dedicated to the condition of women and girls in Afghanistan following the return of the Taliban to power in August 2021. The Award was granted to the reporting project proposed by the duo of Canadian-Iranian photojournalist Kiana Hayeri and French researcher Mélissa Cornet, which was produced over a six-month period with the support of the Fondation Carmignac.

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Photo Contest: Solo Exhibition October 2024

Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase, Zero Commission Sales, Permanent Gallery Presence and an Exclusive Interview! Enter the October Solo Exhibition photo contest

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Captivating Monochrome Masterpieces: The Winners of AAP Magazine #41 B&W

We're thrilled to announce the winners of AAP Magazine #41: B&W, a celebration of 25 exceptional photographers whose talent and vision have earned them a place in this prestigious issue

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All About Photo Presents 'Life is But a Dream' by Eric Davidove

All About Photo proudly presents an exclusive online exhibition featuring the work of the American photographer Eric Davidove. On view throughout August 2024, this captivating showcase includes twenty street photographs from his acclaimed series ‘Life is But a Dream’

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