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Mon, Jul 27
Visual Art Journal - Open Call for Photographers
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Publication
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Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Publication
Category: Visual Art. We are thrilled to announce an open call for photographers to showcase their work in our internationally distributed photography magazine. Photographers are invited to submit their work for the...
Mon, Jul 27
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery - 16th “Seascapes” 2026 Art Competition
Fee: $18 / Prize: Online Exhibition
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Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: $18 / Prize: Online Exhibition
Theme: Seascapes. Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 16th Annual “Seascapes” Online Art Competition. 2D and 3D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion into the...
Mon, Jul 27
Allora Gallery - "Black & White" International Photography Contest and Exhibition
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Exposure
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Jul 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: Exhibition + Exposure
Theme: Black & White. Colour draws the eye — but black and white reveals something deeper. Without colour, light becomes the...
Wed, Jul 29
The Homiens Art Prize - Call for Art & Photography
Fee: Yes / Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually
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Jul 29, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually
Category: Art and Photography. Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a definitive career launchpad or an established professional, the Homiens Art Prize represents a meritocratic and prestigious gateway to significant industry recognition. Open to all artists, the...
Wed, Jul 29
Photo Artfolio - "Wild" Open Call
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
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Jul 29, 2026, 11:30 PM
Fee: Yes / Prize: $1,000 + Exhibition
Theme: Wild. "Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." — Gary Snyder Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to submit work for Wild, an online exhibition celebrating the beauty...

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Revela't Contemporary Analog Photography Festival - Portfolio Review 2026 Call for Entries

• Revela't Contemporary Analog Photography Festival • Deadline: July 30th, 2026 • Category: Analog Photography • Prize: 11 Expert Portfolio Reviews • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Join the Revela'T Festival Portfolio Review and take advantage of a rare opportunity to present your work directly to some of the most influential professionals in contemporary photography. Carefully designed to maximize meaningful interaction and professional growth, this exclusive eve

PERSPA - Prix de la Perspective Architecturale Call for Entries

• PERSPA • Deadline: July 31st, 2026 • Category: Architectural Photography • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Bourges (France) • Entry Fees: Yes (Free Options) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Association PERSPA, an independent cultural association located in Bourges, France, is pleased to announce an international call for entries, inviting photographers worldwide to submit their strongest architectural photographs for its annual competition. Dedicated to celebrating excellence in ar

The Homiens Art Prize 2026 - Open Call

• Homiens • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $24,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE For artists seeking a powerful platform to elevate their careers, the Homiens Art Prize offers far more than a traditional competition. It is a global opportunity to gain recognition, connect with influential figures in the art world, and position your work before an international audience of collectors, curators, inst

BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award Open Call

• BBA Prizes & Gallery • Deadline: August 3rd, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary Photography • Prize: €300 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Every memorable exhibition begins with a single remarkable image. We are looking for photographs that invite viewers to pause, explore, and engage—works that communicate through composition, atmosphere, storytelling, or originality. Regardless of subject matter or photographic approach, we welcome ima

Photo Artfolio - "Wild" Photo Contest & Online Exhibition 2026 Open Call

• Photo Artfolio • Deadline: July 29th, 2026 • Theme: Wild • Prize: $1,000 + Online Exhibition + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE "Nature is not a place to visit. It is home." — Gary Snyder Photo Artfolio invites photographers worldwide to participate in Wild, an online exhibition dedicated to celebrating the remarkable richness, diversity, and enduring beauty of the natural world. This international call for entries aims to showcase photographs that expl

Head On Photo Awards 2026 - Call for Entries

• Head On Photo Festival • Deadline: August 16th, 2026 • Theme: Several Categories • Prize: AUD$80,000 + Exhibition in Sydney • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Head On Photo Awards offer a total prize pool of $80,000, recognizing outstanding photographic work from around the world. Open to photographers of all experience levels, the competition welcomes professionals, emerging artists, students, and enthusiasts alike, providing an inclusive platform where creat

Annual Photography Awards 2026 - Open Call

• Annual Photography Awards • Deadline: December 14th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: $5,000 Prize Pool + Medals + Certificates • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The Annual Photography Awards welcomes photographers from around the world to take part in the eighth edition of its international photography competition. Open to professionals, amateurs, students, and emerging creatives, the competition celebrates talent at every stage of a photographer’s j

Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation - "Immagini e Trame d’Acqua" Open Call

• Le Stanze della Fotografia • Deadline: September 30th, 2026 • Theme: Stories related to the theme of water • Prize: Exhibition in Venice (Italy) • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Launched by the Le Stanze della Fotografia Foundation in collaboration with the Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, this project introduces a free international competition open to participants of all backgrounds. The initiative seeks to c

Out From The Mist - "Mental Illness" Open Call 2026

• Out From The Mist • Deadline: August 28th, 2026 • Theme: Exploring Experiences of Mental Illness • Prize: $1,650 AUD + Exposure + Masterclass • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The competition welcomes photographers, audio storytellers, and short filmmakers who wish to share personal stories about mental illness. Whether your work reflects your own lived experience or the journey of someone close to you, your perspective is valued. There is no requirement to be a