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Sat, Jun 06
Der Greif - Guest Room: Annet Dekker & Margriet Schavemaker
Fee: €10 / Prize: Publication
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Jun 06, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: €10 / Prize: Publication
Theme: The brilliance of the Mundane. Guest Room is a format that fosters collaboration and sparks creative exchange. For this edition, curator and researcher Annet Dekker invited Margriet Schavemaker to collaboratively explore "The Brilliance of the...
Sat, Jun 06
Urban Photo Race - Brussels 2026 Open Call
Fee: $25 / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
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Jun 06, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $25 / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
Theme: Urban Landscapes. Urban Photo Race is a self-guided street photography competition that takes you through Brussels in a single day. Four checkpoints across the...
Sun, Jun 07
FREE ENTRY / Rurbex Photo Contest – Les Rencontres Photographiques 2026
Fee: Free / Prize: €250 + fine art print
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Jun 07, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €250 + fine art print
Theme: Open. Le Rurbex (book inspired by the urbex) consists of photographs of abandoned places located in rural milieu. The 20 best photographs were exhibited at the Les Rencontres Photographiques festival, on 31 June on 9 August, at the...
Sun, Jun 07
FREE ENTRY / Yeast Photo Festival 2026 – Open Call for Curators
Fee: Free / Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition
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Jun 07, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Free / Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition
Theme: A Matter of Taste. Selection of 2 curators (one European and one from Apulia). €1,000 fee per selected project (shared between curator and artist). Exhibition production and installation covered by the festival. Accommodation during the...
Sun, Jun 07
NYC4PA - "From A Seed...A World of Botanicals" International Juried Photography Call for Entry
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,100 + Exhibition
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Jun 07, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,100 + Exhibition
Theme: From A Seed...A World of Botanicals. The New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) invites photographers world-wide to submit images using any photographic process (print, image...

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PhotoPlace Gallery - A Celebration of Contemporary Photography: Call for Entries

• PhotoPlace Gallery • Deadline: June 8th, 2026 • Category: Contemporary Photography • Prize: Exhibition in Vermont (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE PhotoPlace Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for OPEN CALL: A Celebration of Contemporary Photography, a juried exhibition honoring the expansive creativity and evolving visual language of photography in the contemporary moment. Presented in recognition of World Photography Day, this

NYC4PA - "From A Seed...A World of Botanicals" Call for Entries

• New York Center for Photographic Arts • Deadline: June 7th, 2026 • Theme: From A Seed...A World of Botanicals • Prize: $4,000 Prize Pool + Online Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Photographers from across the globe are invited by the New York Center for Photographic Art (NYC4PA) to submit their images and showcase their creative vision. There are no restrictions on technique, allowing artists to work with any photographic process—from traditional pri

Deloitte Photo Grant - Open Call 2026

• Deloitte • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Theme: Proximities • Prize: €25,000 + Solo Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In this particular section, ten reporters have been identified as key participants, all of whom are influential figures within the realm of international cultural production. The selected names—Alberto Negrin, Stephen Bulger, Brendan McCleary, Dimitri Beck, Pancho Saula, Karin Kauffman, Davide Monteleone, Arianna Rinaldo

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 - Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year

• Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award • Deadline: June 30th, 2026 • Theme: Pet / Wildlife / Nature • Prize: Kenyan Safari for 2 + Camera Kit • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Good news—this competition is 100% free to enter and open to absolutely everyone! It doesn’t matter what camera brand you use or whether you’re a professional photographer or just someone who loves capturing fun moments. If you’ve got a hilarious wildlife photo or video, you’re already halfway there

All About Photo - "Black and White" Photography Contest Call for Submission

• All About Photo • Deadline: June 5th, 2026 • Theme: Black and White Photography • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The art of black and white photography lies in its remarkable ability to convey emotion, atmosphere, and narrative without relying on color. By focusing solely on shades of light and dark, photographers can highlight contrast, emphasize composition, and reveal intricate textures and forms that might other

Decode Gallery - Collection 2026: Call for Exhibition

• Decode Gallery • Deadline: June 27th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Tucson + Sales + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Decode Gallery invites photographers from around the world to participate in its Collection 2026 exhibition, an open call that celebrates photographic excellence without thematic restrictions. There is no prescribed subject matter, concept, or genre—only the opportunity to present your strongest and most compelling work. Whet

Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris - Open Call

• Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3) • Deadline: July 22nd, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €5,000 + Exhibition in Paris (France) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Prix de la Photographie, Paris (PX3) is more than just a photography award; it is a global initiative designed to foster the appreciation of the photographic arts and shine a spotlight on new and established talent alike. By inviting submissions from photographers around the wor

Black Box Gallery - Photo Shoot: 2026 Open Call

• Black Box Gallery • Deadline: June 12th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Black Box Gallery is excited to present an open-themed juried group photography exhibition and invites photographers from around the world to share their most powerful and inspiring images. This is an opportunity to showcase the photographs that define your creative vision — the work you are most proud of, the images that cap

Travel Tales Award 2026 - Call for Entries

• Travel Tales Award • Deadline: June 14th, 2026 • Category: Travel Photography • Prize: Exhibition at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami • Entry Fees: 2 Solo Exhibitions + Publications • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Travel Tales Award is an internationally recognized photography competition devoted to celebrating the art of travel photography and the power of visual storytelling. Designed for both amateur and professional photographers, the award provides a platform for artists fro