Open Photography Contests, Open to All Photo Competitions & Awards

Deadline: July 26, 2024

FREE ENTRY Photographers, Visual Designers and Video Artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. Ever since the 18th century, the world of art has given us landscapes that attest to the urban changes imposed by the industrial and technological development of that time. With this call LoosenArt wants to collect photographic, video and digital visual design works capable of offering visions of present-day landscapes dominated by human presence. The works on display wil

Deadline: July 26, 2024

AAP Solo Exhibition August 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: July 26, 2024

Abandoned

We invite photographers to submit their work for our upcoming exhibition, ABANDONED. Share your photos of forgotten places and the stories they tell. This exhibition seeks to explore the narratives and emotions that linger in forgotten spaces. Please enter your work today to be considered for the Abandoned Exhibition. Exhibition Dates: September 7-28, 2024 26 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers f

Deadline: July 27, 2024

14th Annual “Landscapes” Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 14th Annual “Landscapes” 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 August 2024 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 interpretation of the “Landscapes” theme. The “Landscapes” t

Deadline: July 28, 2024

Bridging Divides

We live in a world that feels increasingly divided and yet a primary outcome of experiencing art can be to bring people together, bridging differences, healing rifts and exposing truths that lead to long-term reconciliation. Bridging Divides requires intention. It might mean spanning generations, healing divides within family, solving rifts between competing artistic mediums, or finding peace with one's own conflicts, to name a few. Creating bridges requires bravery. Entering into the pr

Deadline: July 28, 2024

Alternative Processes

Alternative Processes, the SE Center is looking for all forms of Alternative and Antique processes, albumen to ziatype, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome. Digital source images are acceptable if converted to negatives and processed in a historical technique and digital reproduction of alternative technique works, either for further processing or presentation, is acceptable. The SE Center is looking for all forms of imagery of Alernative Images, black-and-white and co

Deadline: July 28, 2024

3D Online International Photography Exhibition: Open Call

Celebrate artistic innovation with 'Art SQUARE at Times SQUARE,' an open-topic exhibition hosted by Art Square Gallery. At the heart of this grand showcase lies a distinct honor – the spotlight on the five outstanding winners. These five exceptional works, meticulously selected, will star in a promotional video displayed on the monumental screen of Times Square in New York City. As you immerse yourself in the captivating collection of this open-topic exhibition, appreciate the boundless artis

Deadline: July 28, 2024

Art on Paper

$1000 Purchase Award The Purchase Award is intended to support the selected artist/s with meaningful recognition as part of the CollexArt Collection. We will award a Purchase Award of $1000 at the conclusion of the call. The $1000 Purchase Award may be given to one artist or shared among 2 to 3 artists. The Purchase Award winner/s will be showcased in the CollexArt website. Art on Paper AWARDS and Participation Benefits The $1000 Purchase Award will be given to one artist or shared amon

Deadline: July 31, 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: July 31, 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: July 31, 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: July 31, 2024

Mind the Art

Following successful exhibitions in Tokyo, Barcelona, Hong Kong, Madrid, and Paris, we are delighted to introduce the 8th edition of the Contemporary Art Station exhibitions – Mind The Art Exhibition, in London city. For 14 days, from October 7th to 21st, 2024, Mind The Art Exhibition transforms the bustling London Underground into a contemporary gallery space, covering the period of the prestigious Frieze Art Fair. Mind The Art Exhibition is strategically aligned with the prestigious Fr

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Spotlight Awards 2024

Spotlight Awards is a competition with a unique focus on advertising talent. This is the 7th edition of the awards, the only photo competition that has created a judge’s panel filled with potential clients for commercial photographers. Judges like Rodrigo Mitma, Creative Director at DDB Asia, Singapore; Abe Chuang, Creative Director at Mother, China; Echo Mah, VP, Global Brand Creative at Four Seasons, USA; James Millar, Film & Photo Manager at Jaguar, UK; Rita Braz, Art Director at Tommy Hilf

Deadline: July 31, 2024

European Photography Awards 2024

The European Photography Awards welcome photographers from worldwide nations ready to hone their photography skills and their extraordinary takes on diversity, whilst portraying the majestic cultures passed down for generations. Recognising exquisite and artistic content, the awards honours vast arrays of genres in the photographic medium, extending the reaches of your talents all across the globe. No matter your status in the industry, your visualisations of the world and all it encases are

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Open Theme

What boundaries will you push? What unique perspective will you share? Join us in the Open Theme Online Art Competition and showcase your talent to the world! With no limitations on theme or subject matter, this competition is your chance to explore your artistic boundaries and push the limits of your creativity.br> The Best in Show award comes with a $150 cash prize, a solo exhibition to showcase your winning artwork, and extensive promotion to elevate your profile in the art world. Plus, yo

Deadline: July 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: July 31, 2024

19th Arte Laguna Prize

Arte Laguna Prize opens a new call for artists, photographers and designers from all around the world. The call is open to all artists, without restrictions of age, gender, nationality and artistic background, and the theme is free. The techniques admitted are: painting, sculpture and installation, photographic art, video art and short films, performances and acting (both on stage and video), digital art, digital graphics and cartoons, environmental and land art, urban art and street art, art de

Deadline: July 31, 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: July 31, 2024

6th Water

TERAVARNA is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated "6Th WATER International Juried Art Competition." Artists worldwide are cordially invited to submit their finest artworks, exploring the captivating theme of water, to be considered for inclusion in this prestigious exhibition. This remarkable event welcomes various art styles, encompassing both 2D and 3D creations, such as watercolor painting portraits, sculptures, digital art, printmaking, fiber art, photography, graphic design, mixed me

Deadline: July 31, 2024

Recollection

Through the experience of the passage of time we look back and recollect, at times fondly with contentment and desire or otherwise despondent longing. Recollection is an exhibition portraying the various interesting ways that we take photographs that elicit or display the binary of remembering and recording as a way to document recalled memories. In recollecting, nostalgia is often triggered by something reminding us of a happier time, a feeling of idealized pleasure and also slight pensiveness

Deadline: August 01, 2024

Photography 4 Humanity 2024

The 2024 Global Contest promotes climate justice. We believe climate change is a human rights issue, so we are looking for images that show people impacted by the escalating climate crisis. They include climate refuges, the very young, the very old, the disabled and injured, the poor, indigenous and island people, and women. Images of climate champions advocating for change, and those helping to mitigate and reverse climate change are welcome. Photography 4 Humanity is an international initia

Deadline: August 01, 2024

Call for Portfolio

The Portfolio Platform provides the focus of a more streamlined online presence. The Portfolio Platform provides the opportunity for photographers to showcase a portfolio of photographic work prominently online. The portfolios are available for patrons of the gallery to go online and view, learn about the photographers and their work through the images and biographies and artist statements, and have the opportunity to purchase photographs. Each portfolio consists of 12 - 20 images.br> Selecte

Deadline: August 03, 2024

On the Shelf

In conjunction with the 2024 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is pleased to announce, On the Shelf, an open call for a photo book exhibition, juried by Clint Woodside—photographer, curator and founder of Deadbeat Club. With an open theme, On the Shelf seeks well-conceived, original, and compelling photo books. Eligible entries include all types of photo books, whether self-published, handmade, or commercially published. Books by or featuring the work of more than one artist are also e

Deadline: August 04, 2024

NATURE AND HUMANS Photo Contest 2024

Nature & Humans is a photography contest that celebrates and explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature. This contest is a wonderful opportunity for photographers to showcase their talent, creativity and respect for the natural world. The contest has fourteen categories, each designed to reflect various aspects of this relationship. Some of these categories specifically seek images that highlight the importance of conservation and the urgent need to protect our planet's bio

Deadline: August 04, 2024

The Streets

Street Photography became recognized as a genre in its own right during the early 1930s. Street Photography is unique in the way it is associated with the photographer's skill in capturing something of the mystery and aura of everyday city living. The Street Photographer is often likened to the historical figure of the flâneur: someone who mingles anonymously among the crowd, observing and recording the ways the unsuspecting city dweller interacts with their environment. Praxis Gallery seeks

Deadline: August 07, 2024

Shadows 2024

Shadows, both subtle and dramatic will always have an impact on the mood, composition and overall flow of our compositions. From the sublime to the bold they have also long been a critical part of many of the worlds finest images! Share with us your best frames and moments showing your Shadows Visions! Works will be selected based on creativity, quality of execution and uniqueness of vision. The work can be expressed from realism to abstraction. Prizes Cash Awards up to $10,00

Deadline: August 07, 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: August 08, 2024

Yellow

Grey Cube Gallery proudly presents the fourth Yellow online art contest for the month of August 2024. Contest is open to all artists worldwide over 18 years of age. This theme can include any work that depicts the color "Yellow" or shades of yellow (beige, lemon yellow, canary yellow, golden yellow). 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 receive a digital award certificate. The deadl

Deadline: August 09, 2024

Aline Smithson Selects 2024

Atlanta Photography Group (APG) is now accepting entries for Aline Smithson Selects 2024. This CFE is open themed and Aline Smithson, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Lenscratch will be our esteemed juror. One artist from this exhibition will be selected for the APG/Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Purchase Award, a $3,000 prize which is made possible through a generous grant from Edwin Robinson and Julin Maloof, in honor of Gloria and Ted Maloof. This is a great opportunity to get your work in front

Deadline: August 09, 2024

Framed: Shadow and Light 2024

Black Box Gallery is excited to announce a juried group photo show on shadow and light. Photography is the documentation of patterns of darkness and light. Shadows enhance the relationships of subjects in an image, they give definition and dimension, which complements the quality of the light values. Photographers have used dramatic shadows and patterns in black and white images and have also explored using ethereal and moody shadows and textures in color photography. We will be looking for a ra

Deadline: August 10, 2024

Square

We are seeking photography of any genre in a square format. Whether you specialize in portraits, landscapes, documentary, architecture, or conceptual photography, we’d love to see submissions that embrace the creative possibilities within a square frame. Exhibition Dates: August 3rd – August 31st 12 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Decode Gallery. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers for free, we print professionally on an Epson printer with

Deadline: August 10, 2024

L.A. Photo Curator ’The Handmade Tale’

This call is for photographic work that includes a handmade component to help tell your story, whether that means printed in an ‘alternative’ process (e.g., platinum; cyanotype; gum bichromate; carbon; salt, lumen, silver-gelatin, photogravure, anthotype, gumoil)— or any hand-applied technique that adds dimension and meaning to your digital prints (folding, sewing, silver, copper, or gold leaf backing, collage, etc). In this call, an ‘alternative’ technique also includes the c

Deadline: August 11, 2024

BEST IN medium 2024

Open call to artists,18 years and older, for Camelback Gallery's Best in Medium 2024 Annual Competition. We are looking for artwork in all styles and subject matter. You must choose your medium selection at the time of entry. If you are entering more than one art piece and/or different categories, you must complete separate entry forms for each piece. Awards for the exhibition will be based on originality, quality of work and technical skill. This is a competition, only the award recipients wil

Deadline: August 12, 2024

Budapest International Foto Awards 2024 (bifa)

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

Deadline: August 12, 2024

Polaroid x Magnum Open Call

Enter your photography folio and the empathy-driven story you want to capture for your chance to earn a Polaroid I-2 camera, 12 packs of Polaroid Film to capture your story and participate in online critique with three Magnum photographers. Instant photography is a tool for building human connection. As our world becomes increasingly hyper-digitized, it’s critical that we preserve a core pillar of photography: human connection. The ability to see things from someone else’s perspective.

Deadline: August 15, 2024

Minimalism

Minimalism is a genre of photographic art that highlights simplicity, focusing on the basic features of our surroundings. By distilling scenes to their elements, we can explore the influence of negative space, lines, and subtle components on the beauty of the captured image. Through the lens of simplicity, Minimalism invites viewers to appreciate the power of less and the complexity of the understated. Minimalism is an international open call for photographers ages 18 and older. �

Deadline: August 16, 2024

Travel 2024

People travel, using all means of transport, going from one place to another visiting new, interesting faraway places. Photographs of such places, showing cities, villages or landscapes during day or night always evoke the interest of the viewers. They show new places and civilizations. We always view them with a lot of interest and a little of envy as we would all like to have been there, especially nowadays!

Deadline: August 16, 2024

Minimal

Minimalism is all about keeping things simple on purpose. The art is stripped of anything extra and presented in a straightforward manner...no frills or fancy add-ons here. Instead, it's all about a bare-bones vibe focusing on the basics. Minimalism enables artists to capture the beauty of simplicity, making a big impact with just a little. Show us minimal from your perspective. All accepted pieces will be displayed in our online gallery at www.art-fluent.com Best of Show: $750 Two Dire

Deadline: August 16, 2024

The Climate Creatives Challenge: Heat Waves Edition

The Climate Creatives Challenge is a renowned global initiative designed to spark innovation and creativity in climate communication. The challenge aims to support novel approaches to illustrating the impacts of climate change and promoting the benefits of mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Each edition focuses on a unique theme; the current challenge, themed "Heat Waves," invites participants to explore and communicate the multifaceted impacts of extreme heat events. By doing so, the cha

Deadline: August 18, 2024

Head On Photo Awards 2024

The Head On Photo Awards 2024 stands as a cornerstone of creativity and innovation in the global photographic community. Established as Australia’s most prestigious photography competition, it welcomes the participation of both emerging and established photographers from around the world, offering them a unique platform to showcase their artistry. By embracing all genres, interpretations, and styles of photography, the awards encourage a diverse range of submissions, from captivating landscape

Deadline: August 18, 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: August 18, 2024

Center Forward 2024

Online Exhibition We are looking for the best in contemporary photography and photo-based work. This is an open theme emphasizing creativity, content, and mastery. JURORS: >br> Hamidah Glasgow has been the Executive Director and Curator at the Center for Fine Art Photography in Fort Collins, Colorado, since 2009. She holds a master’s degree in humanities specializing in visual and gender studies, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. Hamidah is a co-founder of the Strange Fire Collecti

Deadline: August 19, 2024

Lacda Fall 2024 Juried Competition

Curating Jurors: Rebecca Morse LACMA, L.A. County Museum of Art Katherine Poindexter California Museum of Photography 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

Deadline: August 19, 2024

Shape

Shapes are one of the most important aspects of creative photographic compositions. Living beings and inanimate objects, including the built environment, come in many forms, and photographers often rely on the creative possibilities offered by their shapes. While in some cases the images of things only serve a depictive function, at the other end of the spectrum, abstract photography concentrates on shapes and forms for their own sake, to the point where we can no longer recognise the depicted o

Deadline: August 20, 2024

Open Call for Creative Photography

Unlike anthology or gallery-style magazines, Dek Unu publishes only one artist per issue. We are highly artist-centric; each edition is themed and curated by the artist, not the editorial staff. Along with 11 images, Dek Unu emphasizes each artist's words – each issue includes an artist's commentary for each image and an in-depth interview. Additional images from the artist are included in the interview section to add context, depth, and texture to readers' understanding of the artist and the

Deadline: August 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: August 20, 2024

Estee Lauder Pink Ribbon Photo Award 2024

The Estée Lauder Companies Pink Ribbon Photo Award was created in 2012 by The Estée Lauder Companies France, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon, in homage to Mrs. Evelyn H. Lauder and in order to support the actions of the Ruban Rose organization. A pioneer in its genre and on a national scale, this competition is open to all photographers, amateurs and professionals alike. Since its first edition, several hundred contributions have been received from every region in

Deadline: August 20, 2024

Eco Anxiety and Photography Now

he American Psychology Association (APA) describes eco-anxiety as “the chronic fear of environmental cataclysm that comes from observing the seemingly irrevocable impact of climate change and the associated concern for one’s future and that of next generations.” Between guilt about our carbon footprint and varying degrees of existential dread, we all grapple with the short- and long-term effects of climate change and our relationships with nature. This call invites submissions f

Deadline: August 25, 2024

NYC4PA WANDERING CURVES

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. WANDERING CURVES The word curve has a broad spectrum of meanings from throwing a curve ball to

Deadline: August 29, 2024

Broken Forms

REE ENTRY Photographers, visual designers and video artists are invited to submit 1 up to 3 works addressing the theme. Fragments of matter or of an idea, broken and interrupted, or inter-ruptured, forms, disintegrated by human behavior or by nature, an action-effect that makes the nature of its composition and its existence even more concrete, manifesting its fragility and its ephemeral utilitarian and/or meaningful function. Starting with the cubist aesthetics, the fragmentation of forms

Deadline: August 30, 2024

Eidolon Grant 2024

The eidolon Grant is an international programme that is presented annually to artists, academics, professionals, researchers, collectors and vernacular photography enthusiasts whose past work and proposed project is centred around the image heritage of everyday photography. The eidolon Grant aims to identify phenomena, collections, histories, practices, and trends within vernacular photography with the aim of offering new interpretations and analyses. Thematising both photographic heritages

Deadline: August 31, 2024

AMPF - 5th BIENNIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

AMPF - Associação de Matosinhos do Passado ao Futuro, with the support of the Municipality of Matosinhos, promotes the 5th BIENNIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST whose theme is: “SPORTS” The contest starts on June 1, 2024 and ends on August 31, 2024, with the aim of challenging the creativity of the participants in capturing images that they believe have to do with: SPORTS. All persons over 18 years of age, of Portuguese or foreign nationality, can participate in this contest. The participant

Deadline: September 01, 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: September 01, 2024

FORMAT25: OPEN Call

We are delighted to announce the FORMAT OPEN CALL for submissions for the biennale festival in March 2025! FORMAT International Photography Festival is delighted to announce the festival theme CONFLICTED for the FORMAT25 Biennale and welcomes diverse and imaginative proposals from international photographers, curators, artists and collectives. Our eminent panel of international experts and the FORMAT Curatorial Team will view the submissions and select up to 5 outstanding projects to be exhib

Deadline: September 01, 2024

RAISE YOUR ZINE! 3rd edition

On the occasion of the annual FESTIVAL RAISE YOUR ZINE! 2024 THE DOCKS launches its third call! THE DOCKS supports the development of editorial projects by talented photographers from around the world. THE PRIZE The prize is a production of a photographic fanzine and the opportunity to exhibit the editorial work, produced after the win, during the days of the festival RAISE YOUR ZINE! planned in Naples at the end of 2024. HE JURY The winner of the prize RAISE YOUR ZINE! will be chosen by t

Deadline: September 03, 2024

AAP Magazine#42: SHAPES

Reveal us the elements that abstract into light, texture, shape and shadow. The rhythm of surfaces, lines, and values is for me the essence of photography; composition should be a constant of preoccupation... an organic coordination of visual elements. Henri Cartier-Bresson Send us your images - preferably a cohesive body of work or portfolio - both where shapes may not just influence the pictures, but where it may also be the subject solely.Whether in portrait, landscape, nude, street o

Deadline: September 03, 2024

Open theme: unmoored

JUROR | Debra Klomp Ching will be the juror for “open theme | unmoored”. Debra is the co-owner of the Klompching Gallery, New York—specializing in the exhibition and sale of contemporary fine art photographs. She is also a freelance consultant working with collectors and photographers, an educator with 25+ years experience in formal programs of study, a regular judge of photography awards, and a respected reviewer at select portfolio review events. In 2020 she launched her now sought-after

Deadline: September 05, 2024

Denis Roussel Fellowship 2024

Denis Roussel, 41, was a talented and dedicated photographer who was beloved by his family, friends, and the photography community. Denis was lost to bile duct cancer on July 12, 2017. This annual award honors Roussel's memory and legacy. Denis inspired many to take risks in their work, step outside the boundaries of traditional images, and realize the magic of photography. This fellowship is tailored to help the selected artist reach the next level in their artistic path. A group of m

Deadline: September 05, 2024

Nature’s Best Backyards 2024

You are invited to enter your best photos and videos made close to home or in a backyard, a local public or private garden, park, or preserve. Finalists are featured in Nature’s Best Photography and displayed in social media and NBP presentations. 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,

Deadline: September 07, 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

Deadline: September 08, 2024

#FindTheOrange AI [Photo] Contest

#FindTheOrange AI [Photo] Contest is a competition for images reprocessed with Artificial Intelligence organised by #FindTheOrange and Osborne Clarke Studio Legale (the ‘Organisers’), under the direction of AI Artist and international scientist Mauro Martino, which aims to promote the use of this new technology and knowledge of its potential and risks. ‘Realis, Irrealis, Liminalis. Imagining new ir/realities through AI' is the theme of this first edition. The term liminal comes from th

Deadline: September 08, 2024

Copenhagen International Photography Festival: Call for Solo Artists 2025

Do you want to receive international exposure and connect with the photography industry in the Nordics? This is an open call for visual artists and photographers interested in a solo exhibition at Copenhagen Photo Festival 2025. We are looking for interesting projects that engage with the overarching theme for the 2025 edition ‘Fremkaldelse / Into the Light’. . Copenhagen Photo Festival 2025 is showcasing an artistically and conceptually ambitious programme that celebrates creativity and ex

Deadline: September 08, 2024

212 Photography Istanbul 2024

The International 212 Photography Competition, held every year within the scope of 212 Photography Istanbul, is pleased to announce their ongoing open-call for photographers and those interested in the art of photography from all around the world, regardless of age and experience, until September 8, 2024. . The International 212 Photography Competition, which will take place between September 28 - October 13, 2024, aims to discover and open space for photographers from with different backg

Deadline: September 09, 2024

"JOY" National Juried Exhibition 2024

"Joy is the antidote to hate, and love is the most important energy that we humans have." –unknown "I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains." – Anne Frank The exhibition ‘Joy’, hosted at Arc Gallery and Studios in San Francisco and curated by Priscilla Otani and Karen M. Gutfreund seeks art that reflects joy from a source that sparks pure delight. We are interested in seeing the ways in which you experience and capture the idea of joy through things yo

Deadline: September 09, 2024

The 16th JEJU International PHOTO Contest

The International Jeju Photo Contest celebrates its 16th anniversary with participants from over 30 countries around the world including Korea. Through the contest we hope you discover and spread the beauty of Jeju-Island around the world. The contest is hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and Donga ilbo. Celebrating the 2024 UNESCO Triple Crown Jeju Island, “The 16th JEJU International PHOTO Contest” is calling for entries. All types of photos are welcome: Digital, Film,

Deadline: September 12, 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 15, 2024

Artadia Awards: Boston

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: September 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: September 15, 2024

Van Gogh Tribute Art Prize & Publication

This art prize invites artists from all around the world to participate and explore the timeless themes of hope, love, anxiety, and suffering. Nomination to the Awards: Your artwork will be considered for the Van Gogh Tribute Art Prize. 1 x Full Page Feature in the "Van Gogh Tribute" Book: Your work will be featured in a prestigious hard cover museum quality publication distributed worldwide, ensuring your art reaches a broad and diverse audience. Digital Online Catalogue Feature: Your

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Xposure International Photography & Film 2024

The Xposure International Photography & Film Festival, held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, is a premier platform celebrating the art of visual storytelling. It is a nexus for photographers, filmmakers, and visual artists worldwide, offering a dynamic blend of exhibitions, workshops, and masterclasses. Notably, the festival hosts over 80 solo galleries, showcasing the diverse talents of leading and emerging photographers. In addition to its rich visual arts showcase, Xposure foster

Deadline: September 15, 2024

The Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grants

THE GRANTS The purpose of our grants is to support and encourage visual storytellers to create a long-term documentary photography project with local communities who are working to protect the environment and wildlife. Vital Impacts will be awarding two $20,000(US) grants to support the development of a documentary project on the work of an environmental story over the course of twelve months. The grants are for two separate photographers working on two separate projects. The grants will f

Deadline: September 15, 2024

F-Stop Magazine - Minimal 2024

For issue #127 we are looking for minimalist photography. Simplicity in the extreme, imagery made with only what is essential. Submit up to 12 photographs, please see submission guidelines for details.

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Memento Mori

Memento Mori is a profound and evocative theme in photography, focusing on the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. This concept, rooted in the Latin phrase meaning "remember that you must die," encourages a deep reflection on mortality and the passage of time. Memento mori can be a powerful reminder of the fleeting nature of our existence, a source of comfort and inspiration, and that we should make the most of our remaining time on this mortal coil. Show us, what makes life

Deadline: September 15, 2024

Artphilein Photobook Contest 2024

Every utopian vision shares the belief in a possible change, in a different future. However, the definition and understanding of utopia are inherently ambiguous and indefinite on multiple fronts, starting from its etymology – eu (good) + topos or ou (non) + topos – to connected meanings and concrete implementations: is it positive or negative? Is it a connotation of a desirable future or mere criticism of the present? Is it a projection of a fantastic vision or a dangerous totalitarian drift

Deadline: September 15, 2024

8th Color

TERAVARNA announces their "8th COLOR" International Juried Art Competition. All visual artists from around the world are invited to submit their best artworks on the theme for inclusion in the exhibition. All types of art styles may be submitted, including both 2D and 3D works, painting, sculpture, digital, printmaking, fiber, photography, graphic, mixed media, as well as experimental and installation works. Conditions for Participation The theme of this international juried art comp

Deadline: September 15, 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 16, 2024

SPIE International Day of Light Photo Contest

The 2024 contest is open! This year’s theme is “The Power of Light,” which aims to showcase the transformative and awe-inspiring impact of light on our lives, communities, and planet. Two technology-specific divisions, “Technology-Made Images” and a “Technology Around the Globe,” are also available for entry. Examples of content include, but are not exclusive to, artistic images that depict: Various properties of light and how it interacts with the atmosphere, nature, and

Deadline: September 16, 2024

2024 CPA International Juried Exhibition

The Center for Photographic Art (CPA) is excited to announce the 2023 International Juried Exhibition with over $5,000 in awards! Forty-five juror-selected photographs will be exhibited from November 23,, 2024 through December 29, 2024 in our historic gallery in Carmel, California, and vie for eight cash awards totaling more than $5,000. These photographs will also be featured in an online gallery on the CPA website along with an additional forty-five juror selected images. An exhibition catalo

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 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 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 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: October 01, 2024

Artadia Awards: Atlanta

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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

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