Open Photo Contests

Eurostars Hotel Company invites citizens and visitors to participate in the XI Eurostars Madrid Tower Photography Award 2024. The winner of the competition will be the author of the photograph that, in the jury's opinion, is the best image on the theme of Madrid squares. Madrid's squares are the most authentic places in the city. They are where locals and visitors alike gather to enjoy the beauty of the capital. They range from the historic Plaza Mayor and Plaza del Dos de Mayo to the welc

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 5th “Blue” Online Art Competition for the month of January 2025. The theme may include any work with interpretation of the color blue or shades of blue as as a prominent or secondary color. All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. All selected arti

Photoville is eager to showcase projects across all spectrums of visual storytelling. Whether done globally or locally, in a studio or in the streets, showcasing celebration, resilience, or challenges— or all three, your stories are what we want to see! Ultimately, we are looking for work that helps us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. However, we do encourage early submissions, as we are already starting to discuss and lock in projects and public spaces. We’re t

Each month, a talented photographer will be featured in a Solo Exhibition on our dedicated showroom pages, providing incredible visibility. Next Exhibition Dates: February 1 - 28, 2025. Don't miss your chance to showcase your work to a global audience! Juror: Harvey Stein Maximize Your Exposure: Enter the Solo Exhibition Competition for a Month-Long Online Showcase At All About Photo, we celebrate extraordinary photography that inspires, transforms, and connects with us on a dee

Following the success of last year’s Welcome to my Unknown Award, MIA Photo Fair BNP Paribas is pleased to launch a new call for artists, especially conceived for the fair by Erik Kessels. The Dutch artist is a prominent figure in the international photography scene, working as an artist, curator, publisher, and expert in visual communication, with a deep interest in art and photography. Through this award, Kessels aims to engage contemporary artists of all ages who use photography as an ar

All subject matter, visual arts mediums and styles allowed. One image per submission. No nudity, profanity, political or sadistic artwork, no AI. Images must JPG and be professionally presented for jury. Up to 6 artists a month (based on # of entries) are selected and promoted on the CamelbackGallery.com Artist of the Month Blog page. Benefits: Artist's images remain on the blog in perpetuity. Blog posts are easily shared. # of likes and view counter are

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

Send us your best archaeological photos from any location around the world for your chance to win first prize in Current World Archaeology magazine's annual photo competition. The winning image and three runners-up will be featured in CWA and at the CA Live! 2025 conference in London on 1 March. The overall winner will get two free tickets to the conference, and will also receive a Current World Archaeology trophy. Entrants can submit up to high-resolution 5 images with an archaeological t

LensCulture celebrates 20 years of discovering photographic talent! Now, we look to the next two decades, seeking visionary artists who are defining photography's future. We're searching for artists who blend profound vision with technical mastery & craft, creating work that speaks to our times and touches eternal human truths. Submit your work and be recognized as one of the artists shaping the future of the medium, earning a place in our London and New York exhibitions in 2025. 2 Major E

Life keeps evolving. People move from one place to another looking for more modern places that will house their needs. The buildings of the past remain empty, standing alone, narrating their stories to anyone who has the time or the mood to listen to them. Each building a different story, yet the same as the final reslult remains the same. Places not serving any purpose any more, left alone to remind people of a different era when things were different from what they are now, to contribute to ou

PICTO LAB is a residency program that offers one artist per year the opportunity to engage in experimentation and creation over a three-month period (May, June, and July) in Paris, within the network of laboratories and production workshops at PICTO. For the PICTO LAB program, Picto Foundation collaborates with various partners who support and promote the work created by the artist in residence. These partners include the a ppr oc he fair, rentingART, Fujifilm, and Nielsen. PICTO LAB aims

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fifth Black & White online art contest for the month of February 2025. Entries must include the black and white or shades of gray as the primary focus. The gallery invites artists and photographers from around the world to submit their best nonrepresentational artworks in all kinds of concepts and mediums. All visual art mediums (except video and sound) are allowed. Winning artwork (Best of Show) will be on the poster of the show. All winning artists will r

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

Yosemite Renaissance is a non-profit art organization dedicated to encouraging artists to create diverse interpretations of Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region. The organization seeks to inspire new generations to understand, preserve and protect our wild lands and natural places through art. The Yosemite Renaissance Exhibition is an annual exhibit that offers an opportunity for artists inspired by nature and the California Sierra Nevada region to display and promo

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

We are calling all artists, both budding and professional, from around the globe! It's time to showcase your creativity and passion for landscape art. TERAVARNA is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 11th LANDSCAPE International Juried Art Competition. Our unique platform showcases your masterpieces to a vast audience and helps you earn the recognition you deserve. Our nurturing environment celebrates creativity and offers global exposure. Join us today for a transformative journey towar

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize open to all artists and art forms. 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 opportunities. Each round 6 Winning

We’re excited to launch Mythography Vol. V, the fifth edition of our book series, proudly produced by Exhibit Around APS and the dotART Cultural Association. In collaboration with Professor Enrico Medda, Professor of Greek Literature at the University of Pisa, we invite photographers worldwide to submit work inspired by ancient mythology reimagined through modern photography. ­ ­ The Mythography series draws from the Greco-Roman pantheon, encouraging photographers—amateur and prof

“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.” – Stanley Horowitz Each season has its own character, shaping how we live, work, and play. From the warmth of summer beach trips to the crisp air of autumn hikes; the fresh start of spring blossoms to the icy excitement of winter sports. This month, we want you to capture the essence of any season—whether it’s a rainy spring afternoon, a sun-drenched summer day, the colors of fall,

Woodstock AIR, CPW’s nationally recognized artist-in-residence program, was established in 1999. It is committed to providing direct support to artists of color working with photography and expanding the critical dialogue around diversity, race, and identity in the context of social justice. This one-month residency will allow ten photographers the time and space to break new ground, complete ongoing projects, and advance their artistic vision within an environment that has inspired artists

The fourth edition of Fotografia Europea photo book award is kicking off: submit your project or dummy and publish it with Skinnerboox! Submissions are now open for the FE+SK Book Award, the call promoted by Fotografia Europea together with Skinnerboox, the publishing house based in Jesi (Ancona, Italy) and specialised in contemporary photography and visual arts: we are looking for a project that will become a photo book. The submitted project does not necessarily have to be

Internationale Photoszene Köln is issuing an Open Call on the theme of “Feelings & Photography”. The search is on for works of art that engage with the theme of feelings. The Open Call focuses on contemporary phenomena in photography, and simultaneously takes a look at what stirs our feelings in the world. Equally, it poses the question of what, under what circumstances, prompts our compassion. Feelings are one of the last specifics of human – or natural – life and appear to be a sig

Selected artists will take part in an outdoor group exhibition in the forest of the Belgian Ardenne in June 2025 as part of the art and music festival. ​​​ ​ Theme: METAMORPHOSIS​ ​​​A Photographic Journey in Nature ​ With this open call, we invite you to explore the profound theme of METAMORPHOSIS through your lens and take part in our very first outdoor exhibition in the woods! This summer, your images will transcend traditional gallery walls and become

We are dedicated to providing visibility and publishing opportunities to the art community through our platform and magazines. We understand the importance of printed photography, transforming digital images into tangible, physical objects in the real world and connect with curators, and engage with leaders who shape the photography world. Therefore, we are passionately committed to creating this photography book, which adheres to the traditional and standard photo printing size, and is dedi

Creative Quarterly (CQ) magazine opens its 75th international juried competition and both professionals and students are invited to participate. CQ seeks for the best art, advertising, design, illustration and photography done in the past six months. Quarterly winners will be featured in print and our online gallery, receive a free publication and have a choice to receive a printed certificate. Honorable Mentions will be displayed online. Each quarter a Best of Show winner will be selected an

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 18th Annual International Color Awards. Prize money, Certificates of Achievement, winner medals, publication in

Emerging from the omnipresent culture of imagery, the new wave of photographic talent consists of true digital natives. They’ve grown up in a world where images reign supreme, and they play a pivotal role in capturing the essence of freedom, culture, human connection, and unity. This generation exemplifies the delicate balance between finding a genuine subjective perspective (ethics) and crafting the perfect visual expression (aesthetics). With insatiable curiosity and a thirst for innovation,

Photographers of all levels are invited to explore the captivating realm of macro photography, where the subtle beauty of nature unfolds in remarkable detail. "Macro" is an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary details found in the natural world. The works displayed encourage appreciation for the artistry and complexity of even the smallest elements, reminding us of the intricate connections that exist within our environment. Exhibition Details and participation benefi

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

All Bay Area artists are invited to submit to our March show. March is Women’s History month and we have plenty to say! Let your voice be heard through your artwork as we celebrate our resilience and empower the women in our lives. All 2D and 3D media, and all artistic styles are welcome, [except video] Artists need to obtain copyright approval to use images in their artworks that have not been originally created by them. JUROR: Karen Gutfreund, Artist, activist, curator, FEES:

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

Half a century after the advent of color film, black and white & monochromatic photography continues to capture our collective imagination. Utilizing tone, contrast, texture and shape, monochromatic photography strips its subject to only the most essential visual elements; revealing a sense of soul, substance and meaning – separate from the shifting sentiments, symbolism and cultural associations of color imagery. Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic works that demonstra

Our 10th edition of the All About Photo Awards invites photographers from around the world to submit their best work for consideration. In reference to Henri Cartier-Bresson's photo essay, The Mind's Eye investigates the depth and thoughts behind each image. "To take photographs means to recognize - simultaneously and within a fraction of a second - both the fact itself and the rigorous organization of visually perceived forms that give it meaning. It is putting one's head, one's eye and one'

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

LENSCRATCH is creating exposure opportunities for photographers with group on-line exhibitions. Photographers will be allowed ONE entry per exhibition. Please see the Categories below…do not send images that are unrelated to these categories. It is FREE to submit. Submit ONE image of Los Angeles to the I LOVE LA Exhibition Feature Date: February 14th

The Allegany National Photography Competition & Exhibition is one of the Allegany Arts Council's signature events, now entering its eleventh year. Established in 2015, it began as a way to showcase photography talent in the region, but quickly grew into a nationally-recognized competition, and since has invited photographers from across the country, as well as an illustrious group of jurors, to take part. Through its lifespan, the competition has drawn photographers from nearly every state, a

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 8th “Animals” Online Art Competition for the month of February 2025. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. Through this call artists and photographers are invited 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 are acceptable (pa

The Center for Photographic Art (CPA) is excited to announce the 2025 Members’ Juried Exhibition! This year we are offering $2400 in awards and prizes. New or current CPA members working in all still photographic media are welcome to enter. There is no theme; any subject matter is eligible. Jurying, Awards and Exhibitions Forty five images selected by the juror will be exhibited in the historic CPA gallery in Carmel, CA, and featured in an online gallery on the CPA website. Up to an addit

Formerly known as Food Photographer of the Year, the World Food Photography Awards is a unique photography competition celebrating the very best in food photography from around the world. Open to professional and non-professional photographers, you can win prestige, prize money and commercial opportunities by taking part in the world's most important food photography awards. Overall winner: In addition to the £5,000GBP top prize: You will have the opportunity to see your wor

The New York Center for Photographic Art (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 in the NYC4PA Online Gallery and in the winners catalog. The Grand Prize winning image will be posted on the NYC4PA home page. ​ Vivian Maier, an unknown, left behind a treasure of Street Photography she took while walking outsid

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 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

Artists on Photography. Open call for a collaboration between art and science Münchner Stadtmuseum – Awarding Institution Founded in 1888, Münchner Stadtmuseum is Germany's largest municipal museum. The Photography Museum (today the Photography Collection) was established in 1963 as an independent specialist museum and Germany's first museum dedicated solely to photography. Today, it is one of the leading institutions for photography in Europe, with holdings of over three million items i

Curating Jurors: Joel Feree LACMA, L.A. County Museum of Art Rex Bruce Los Angeles Center for Digital Art Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable. The competition is international, open to all geographical locations. The selected winner receives 10 prints up to 44x60 inches on museum quality paper (approximately a $2,500-$

Wild or cultivated, plants of all kinds help define a landscape, give it a sense of place, delight the senses, and connect us to the natural world. For Botanical, we’re looking for images created in the landscape, garden or studio that capture the spirit and character of plants, as well as our intimate connection to the plant world. All capture methods and processes are welcome. We are very pleased that Lee Anne White jury the exhibit. She will select approximately 35 images for exhibiti

We invite art photographers to submit their work to our online exhibition and magazine publication, Beyond the Frame: Picturing Artistic Narratives. This open call seeks to showcase art photography. We are looking for work that conveys profound stories through innovative and imaginative perspectives. We encourage you to experiment with photographic techniques that bend reality, suggesting narratives that transcend the ordinary. Explore the interplay of light and shadow, and use form in unexpecte

Plymouth Center for the Arts invites artists to participate in a unique, themed exhibit highlighting abstract art. Artists are encouraged to experiment with their imagination and push artistic boundaries by exploring alternative or even accidental elements of an image. Artists may submit their original abstract artwork in the following types: • Non-representational – Artwork does not attempt to represent a realistic representation. • Indeterminate – Artwork has recognizable,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. "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 or an event, works that tell moments of life tha

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

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 mytholo

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

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

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 as

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;

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

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

REE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. 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 processes. In the era of technical reproducibility

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