Cascadia Photography — Open Calls & Events

This Week

11 entries

exhibition May 29, 2026

Northwest Expressions

Northwind Art

Juried summertime exhibition open to artists 16 and older in Washington state and Oregon. The show will fill Jeanette Best Gallery from June 25 through Aug. 10. Artists can submit up to three artworks. Juror is artist and educator Anne Pfeiffer of Sequim. Awards include a $250 juror's choice prize and a $250 people's choice award.

Fee$35 (waived for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members) Open toArtists 16 and older in Washington state and Oregon

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competition May 31, 2026

HIPA 2026 (Richest Photography Award)

HIPA

One of the richest photography competitions with multiple categories and award types. Open to photographers of all levels.

FeeFree

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competition May 31, 2026

Photometria Awards Open Call 2026 - International Photography Competition Coming of Age (18+)

Photometria International Photography Festival

International photography competition inviting artists to explore the theme Coming of Age (18+), focusing on transition, identity formation, and social maturity. Selected works will be exhibited at the 18th Photometria International Photography Festival in Ioannina, with touring exhibitions to follow. The program includes awards, jury selection by internationally established photographer Alec Soth, and opportunities for solo exhibitions.

FeeFree for 1 photo; €5 for 3 photos Open toOpen internationally to all photographers. Suitable for both emerging and professional artists. No geographical restrictions. AI-generated images strictly prohibited.

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competition May 31, 2026

2026 B&W Photo Award

The Independent Photographer

Black & white photography competition. Show your mastery of light, composition, and shadow in any genre of photography. Winners receive $2,700 in cash prizes, international exhibition, Instagram feature, and free online portfolio.

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exhibition May 31, 2026

ecoartspace "WATER WORLD"

ecoartspace

Artists are invited to explore themes related to water, ecology, and environmental awareness through visual, sound, and performative artworks. Selected artists will be featured in a published book and gain international exposure through ecoartspace's global platform.

Open toInternational artists

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exhibition May 31, 2026

The Midnight Garden - NYC Pop-Up Exhibition, Curated by Jessica Libor

Visionary Art Collective

Curated exhibition exploring themes of growth, healing, resilience, and transformation. Selected works will be featured in a pop-up exhibition in Brooklyn, along with a virtual exhibition component and opportunities for publication and sales.

Fee$25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images

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competition Jun 1, 2026

Hasselblad Masters 2026

Hasselblad

International photography competition celebrating photographers who push photography forward. Over 108,000 images submitted from 160+ countries. Winners receive a Hasselblad X2D II 100C camera, two XCD lenses of their choice, €5,000 cash prize, publication in the Hasselblad Masters book, and global feature across Hasselblad's channels. Seven categories: Landscape, Portrait, Street, Architecture, Art, Wildlife, and Project // 21.

Open toOpen to photographers worldwide

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exhibition Jun 1, 2026

20/20 Photo Festival Exhibition

20/20 Photo Festival

An international call for analog photographers responding to the theme Transforming Landscapes, exploring how physical, political, and cultural environments have shifted over 250 years. Work will be shown at Cherry Street Pier as part of the 20/20 Photo Festival in September 2026.

Open toInternational artists

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festival Jun 1, 2026

DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call

DongGang International Photo Festival

The 24th edition of the DongGang International Photo Festival invites photographers to submit pieces that speak to this year's theme: The Silence that Shapes. Work will be exhibited across the festival's full run in South Korea, from July to October 2026.

Open toInternational artists

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exhibition Jun 5, 2026

Art Fluent JUST ADD WATER

Art Fluent

Art Fluent's themed open call invites artists to interpret water and human relationships to it in any form, from oceans, rain, rivers, and puddles, to a hint of blue. All accepted works are displayed in their online gallery.

Open toInternational artists

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exhibition Jun 5, 2026

Lo-Fi: A Toy Camera Club Group Show

Seattle Toy Camera Club in partnership with Moody's Gallery

Group exhibition for photographs taken with toy cameras (Holga, Diana, Lomography, Kodak Brownie, disposable cameras, thermal print cameras, cheap digicams, etc.). Submit up to 5 images by email. Selected photographers must deliver ready-to-hang artwork by June 24th to Moody's Film Lab in Burien, WA.

Open toPhotographers working with toy cameras

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This Month

10 entries

competition Jun 8, 2026

Star Photobook Dummy Award 2026

Photographic Social Vision Foundation

Annual award for photobook dummies. Winners receive publication of their project as a photobook in Spanish and English (minimum 800 copies), €10,000 prize, support during final editing and production phases, and national and international distribution.

FeeFree Open toBy nomination only. International team of nominators and Award Advisory Committee members each propose a maximum of 3 dummies for jury evaluation.

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exhibition Jun 13, 2026

SQUARE

Decode Gallery

This exhibition challenges photographers to compose within the confines of the perfect square. From analog Hasselblads to digital Instagram feeds, the square is the most iconic and persistent format in photography. Where symmetry, balance, focus, and narrative are transformed within its equal-sided boundaries.

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grant Jun 14, 2026

Deloitte Photo Grant Program 2026

Deloitte

An opportunity for young photographers to propose an original visual project exploring the theme of human connection, distance, and social relationships in the modern world. The selected winner will receive €25,000 to develop the project, plus exhibition opportunities at the Milan Triennale, international visibility, and covered travel and accommodation in Milan.

Open toPhotographers under the age of 35

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publication Jun 15, 2026

photoED magazine - Home VS Away

photoED magazine

Fine art photography submissions for Issue #76 of photoED magazine. Theme: Home VS Away, "Fine art photography projects that present the idea of HOME, an experience of AWAY, or a juxtaposition of the two".

FeeFree for community members (print edition subscription, Patreon patronage); general submissions CAN$20 Open toPhotographers of all levels, worldwide exclusions: Residents of Russia, the Republic of Belarus and sanctioned countries (i.e. Cuba, North Korea...)

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publication Jun 15, 2026

Photography+ Emerging Talent Award

Photography+

International opportunity for emerging photographers and image-based artists offering publication in Photography+ magazine, mentorship, exhibition opportunities, and printing support. Ten selected artists will be featured with one receiving a one-year Photoworks membership and another receiving a £200 printing voucher from Spectrum Photographic.

FeeFree Open toBA graduates, MA graduates, and image-based artists within the first five years of practice and/or graduation. International applicants from any country welcome.

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competition Jun 17, 2026

LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2026

LensCulture

International street photography competition open to street photographers worldwide. Selected photographers will receive international recognition, cash prizes, and a place in a group exhibition in London. Hundreds of Editors' Picks will be featured in LensCulture's online gallery and across social media. Work should have been made within the last 10 years.

FeeFirst single image entry is free; 5 single-image entries for $35 (each additional $10); photo series of 10 photographs for $45 Open toOpen to everyone 18 years and older, professional and amateur photographers alike, worldwide

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competition Jun 22, 2026

Global Travel Photo Contest

The Art League of Ocean City, MD

Judged photography exhibition, July 3 - August 1, 2026. $1,000 in awards. Judges: Tom Kennedy & Jim Motsko. This opportunity emphasizes the spirit of discovery, showcasing the connection between travel and the natural environment. Open to all global travel photography. Work must be created in the past three years and never before shown at an Art League judged show.

Fee$10 per photo Open to18 years or older

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exhibition Jun 27, 2026

COLLECTION 2026

Decode Gallery

No themes. No limits. Just your best photography. Decode's Collection 2026 call for entry is now open. Submit your work for a chance to be featured in their most diverse exhibition yet.

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competition Jun 27, 2026

Berlin Photo Awards 2026 – International Photography Competition

Berlin Photo Awards

An international open-call photography competition inviting photographers from all backgrounds to submit work across curated categories including documentary, fine art, street photography, portraiture, landscape, and experimental approaches. Winners receive cash prizes (€4,000 total prize pool), publication in a digital photobook, inclusion in the Winners' Exhibition at ERSTERERSTER Gallery, and global online exposure.

Fee€25 for first photo; additional photos 10% discount; €10 per additional category entry Open toOpen to photographers worldwide. Suitable for professionals, emerging artists, amateurs, and students. Multiple submissions across multiple categories allowed.

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exhibition Jun 27, 2026

A Rare Opportunity: Exhibit with MvVO ART at the Waldorf Astoria

MvVO ART

Juried art exhibition, September 21-27, 2026 at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Artists from New York, US and International are invited to apply in a variety of mediums: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, works on paper, textile, digital, and video art.

Fee$75 Open toArtists from New York, US and International

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Next Month

10 entries

exhibition Jun 29, 2026

Snapped: Art Bias Photography Open

Art Bias

A juried photography exhibition showcasing broad photographic creativity. Jurors Natalie Saprykina and Michael Endicott will select images for display at Art Bias, provide image feedback, and award monetary prizes ($100, $75, and $50 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) in each of four categories: Black & White, Color, Film captured, and Youth (18 and under). Exhibition on view August 2–27, 2026 at Studio 114, Art Bias gallery in San Carlos, CA. Opening reception August 2, 2026.

Fee$25 (adult entry), $10 (youth entry), $5 per additional image Open toOpen to all photographers internationally. Note: printed artwork for gallery display must be hand-delivered; no shipping available.

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competition Jun 30, 2026

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Nikon

Wildlife photography competition open to photographers of all levels with multiple categories including age-specific categories and video.

FeeFree

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competition Jun 30, 2026

Hasselblad Masters 2026

Hasselblad

International photography competition with 70 finalists selected from over 108,000 images submitted from more than 160 countries and territories. Seven categories: Architecture, Landscape, Wildlife, Street, Portrait, Fine Art, and Project // 21. One winner in each category will be announced on June 30, earning the prestigious Hasselblad Master title.

Open toOpen to photographers from more than 160 countries and territories

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competition Jun 30, 2026

Arte Laguna Prize

Museum of Contemporary Art Venice (MoCA)

21st edition of prestigious international competition for contemporary art. Selected finalists exhibit at Arsenale Nord in Venice. Special prize partners offer residencies and festival participation. FOMAS offering three cash prizes for works exploring steel transformation and three-month Shanghai residency.

FeeOver 35: €122 / Under 35: €97.60 Open toOpen to emerging and established artists of all nationalities working across any medium including painting, sculpture, photography, video art, digital art, performance, and land art.

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exhibition Jun 30, 2026

Strange Figurations

SlowArt Productions

Juried art exhibition, September 3-26, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all media, techniques and styles focusing on the surreal, visionary, fantastic and out of the ordinary art forms.

Fee$35

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competition Jul 12, 2026

Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2026

Photography4Humanity

Global prize competition inviting emerging photographers worldwide to submit images exploring the theme of Home. Selected works will be exhibited at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Human Rights Day (December 10, 2026), reaching global leaders, diplomats, and international audiences.

Open toEmerging photographers from anywhere in the world. Open to personal, documentary, or conceptual photographic approaches.

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competition Jul 13, 2026

Epson International Pano Awards

Epson

Panoramic and VR/360 photography awards open to photographers of all levels with multiple categories.

Fee$20-$22 per image depending on category

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exhibition Jul 15, 2026

Stand by Me

Aplomb Gallery

Art exhibition, September 4 - October 31, 2026 in Dover, NH. Juror: Danielle Festa. Artists are invited to submit 1 to 20 works inspired by the theme 'Stand By Me,' with the prompt as it relates to allyship.

Fee$35 entry fee

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exhibition Jul 20, 2026

12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition

Rehoboth Art League

Juried art exhibition, August 21 - September 20, 2026 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Best in Show: $1,500, 3 Awards of Excellence: $250 each, 2 Honorable Mentions: $125 each. Juror: Lynn Marsden-Atlass.

Fee$25 for members, $45 for non-members

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competition Jul 22, 2026

Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3)

PX3

International photography competition with multiple categories including Advertising, Analog, Architecture, Book, Fine Art, Nature, Portraiture, and Press. Prizes include cash, exhibitions in Paris, Athens, Ostuni & Budapest, and publication in PX3 Annual Book.

Fee€30 for single images, €50 for series (professionals); €20 for single images, €40 for series (amateurs and students); discounts for multiple categories Open toPhotographers of all levels

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Later

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competition Jul 31, 2026

The Illume Awards

The Illume

Photography competition with sports categories (Adventure, Aerial, Bike, Climb, Skate, Snow, Surf, Trail) and themed categories (Close-Up, Emerging, Innovation, Lifestyle, Masterpiece, Playground, RAW, Spirit).

FeeFree Open toPhotographers of all levels

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competition Aug 15, 2026

Bird Alliance of Oregon Photo Contest

Bird Alliance of Oregon

Second annual photo contest celebrating birds and other wildlife. Submit your best photos of Oregon's native birds and other wildlife. Contest run in partnership with Pro Photo Supply.

FeeFree Open toOpen to all photographers; includes a youth category for ages 17 and under

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exhibition Aug 16, 2026

Artifacts

6 Bridges Gallery

Juried art exhibition, October 7 - November 14, 2026 in Maynard, MA. 3 Awards will be offered. Juror: Claudia Fiks.

Fee$35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third

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competition Aug 30, 2026

Brian Black Memorial Award

Yachting Monthly

Photography and article competition focused on inspiring encounters at sea. Theme: "Our Inspiring Seas". Open to photographers of all levels living in the UK.

FeeFree Open toPhotographers of all levels living in the UK

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exhibition Aug 30, 2026

Solo Show/Small Group: 2027

Gallery 40

Call to artists for their 2027 solo or small group exhibition program, February 6, 2027 through March 14, 2027. Jurors: Paola Bari, Mary Ann Glass. All 2-dimensional artwork will be considered: Painting, Printmaking, Fiber, Functional, Photography, and Mixed Media. Proposals may include multiple disciplines.

Fee$40

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exhibition Aug 31, 2026

A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

SlowArt Productions

Juried art exhibition, October 8-31, 2026 at Limner Gallery in Hudson, NY. Open to all work that includes and/or is based on the portrayal and interpretation of the human head.

Fee$35

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residency Sep 1, 2026

2027 Creative Residency Application

Bloedel Reserve

A three-week creative residency program for artists and innovative thinkers inspired by nature. The program provides a home on the Reserve grounds with unlimited access to 140 acres of sculpted gardens, forests, meadows, and wildlife habitats. Residents must offer a public presentation, workshop, lecture, demonstration, viewing, or concert as part of their residency. Projects must relate to nature in some specific way, with special consideration given to projects that investigate the relationship between people and the natural world.

Open toMust be 21 years of age or older. Projects must relate to nature in some specific way.

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competition Sep 4, 2026

Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards

Paris Photo and Aperture

Annual celebration of the photobook's enduring role within the narrative of photography. The awards recognize excellence in three major categories: First PhotoBook, PhotoBook of the Year, and Photography Catalog of the Year. Winners are selected from nearly one thousand books submitted by artists and publishers worldwide. Winners receive exhibition at Paris Photo and around the world.

FeeJune 10–July 10: $15–$40 (early-bird); July 11–Sept 4: $30–$60 (depending on category and publisher status) Open toBooks produced and published between September 6, 2025, and September 4, 2026. First PhotoBook: photographer/artist's first publicly available photobook. PhotoBook of the Year: published in edition of at least 100 copies. Photography Catalog of the Year: exhibition catalog or museum publication. Virtual/electronic-only books not eligible.

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grant Sep 11, 2026

PhotoVogue 2026 Open Call: Creativity as Rebellion

PhotoVogue

Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion invites photographers and video makers worldwide to submit work that engages with the present through original visual storytelling. The call welcomes photography, video, and multimedia projects across all genres, including fashion, documentary, portraiture, fine art, and experimental practices. Three grants will be awarded: USD 6,000 Outstanding Vision Grant, USD 4,000 Vision Grant, and USD 2,000 Rising Voice Grant. Selected artists will be presented at the next PhotoVogue Festival, have publication opportunities across Vogue's global editions, and participate in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews.

FeeFree Open toArtists must be 18 or older. AI-generated work is not eligible.

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publication Sep 15, 2026

2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

Lucie Foundation

A juried competition celebrating innovative and compelling photographic books. Open to diverse book submissions from major publishing houses to handmade zines and self-published works. Three cash prizes awarded: Book of the Year ($3,000), First Book ($2,000), and Self-Published ($2,000).

Fee$50 for photographers (first submission); $75 for publishers (first submission); 20% discount for each additional category of the same book submission Open toBooks must have been created anywhere in the world between September 2024 and September 2026. Photographers, editors, and curators welcome to submit.

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grant Sep 30, 2026

2026 Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program

Lucie Foundation

The Lucie Foundation offers cash grants and prizes to support professional and emerging photographers. Four scholarship categories: Fine Art Professional ($3,000), Fine Art Emerging ($1,000), Photojournalism/Documentary Professional ($3,000), and Photojournalism/Documentary Emerging ($1,000 + Sony Camera and Lens). Winners will be part of a group exhibition traveling to House of Lucie Galleries worldwide including Los Angeles, Athens, Budapest, Ostuni, and Samui.

Fee$25 for professional submissions, $15 for emerging submissions (20% discount available until April 23rd, 10% discount until April 30th) Open toOpen to professional and emerging photographers 18 years and older, worldwide. Professional defined as earning majority of income from photography. Emerging defined as student, in first five years of career, or does not earn majority of income from photography.

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competition Sep 30, 2026

Botanical Photographer of the Year

BSBI (Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland)

Photography competition focused on Britain and Ireland's wild plants. Categories: Intrepid (plants in wild or dramatic landscapes), Inquisitive (close-up shots of plant features), Inclusive (people interacting with plants or urban botany), Open (entries falling outside other categories). Special category for Young Botanical Photographer of the Year (age 18 or under).

FeeFree Open toPhotographers of all levels

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competition Jan 6, 2027

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Open Competition

World Photography Organization / Sony

Rewarding the best single images worldwide. Entry is free and you could win $5,000, top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and book - plus more!

FeeFree

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competition Jan 6, 2027

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Youth Competition

World Photography Organization / Sony

Open to photographers aged 19 and under. Entry is free and you could win top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, inclusion in the London exhibition and the annual book - plus more!

FeeFree Open toPhotographers aged 19 and under

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competition Jan 6, 2027

Alpha Female Award

World Photography Organization / Sony

The Alpha Female Award is focused on supporting and championing women photographers around the globe. Winner receives Sony Digital Imaging equipment and inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London.

FeeFree Open toWomen photographers

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competition Jan 13, 2027

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Professional Competition

World Photography Organization / Sony

Rewarding the best photo series worldwide. Entry is free and you could win $25,000, a solo show, a range of Sony Digital Imaging equipment, a professional career-development day - plus more!

FeeFree

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competition May 31, 2027

CEWE Photo Award 2026

CEWE

An international photography competition inviting amateur and professional photographers to submit their work. The 2026–2027 edition marks the 200th anniversary of the invention of photography. Participants can submit up to 100 photos free of charge across 10 categories: Animals, Nature & Wildlife, Macro Photography, Travel & Culture, Architecture, Landscapes, People, Sports, Street Photography, and The World in Abstract. Prize fund of over €250,000 will be awarded to 1,000 winners. Features a Young Talent Award for photographers aged 16–25.

FeeFree Open toOpen to everyone, both amateur and professional photographers. Young Talent Award open to ages 16–25.

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Deadline	Entry	Category	Fee	Eligibility	Link
2026-05-29	Northwest ExpressionsNorthwind Art	exhibition	$35 (waived for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community members)	Artists 16 and older in Washington state and Oregon	Apply →
2026-05-31	HIPA 2026 (Richest Photography Award)HIPA	competition	Free		Apply →
2026-05-31	Photometria Awards Open Call 2026 - International Photography Competition Coming of Age (18+)Photometria International Photography Festival	competition	Free for 1 photo; €5 for 3 photos	Open internationally to all photographers. Suitable for both emerging and professional artists. No geographical restrictions. AI-generated images strictly prohibited.	Apply →
2026-05-31	2026 B&W Photo AwardThe Independent Photographer	competition			Apply →
2026-05-31	ecoartspace "WATER WORLD"ecoartspace	exhibition		International artists	Apply →
2026-05-31	The Midnight Garden - NYC Pop-Up Exhibition, Curated by Jessica LiborVisionary Art Collective	exhibition	$25 for 1-2 images, $30 for 3-4 images, $35 for 5-6 images		Apply →
2026-06-01	Hasselblad Masters 2026Hasselblad	competition		Open to photographers worldwide	Apply →
2026-06-01	20/20 Photo Festival Exhibition20/20 Photo Festival	exhibition		International artists	Apply →
2026-06-01	DongGang International Photo Festival Open CallDongGang International Photo Festival	festival		International artists	Apply →
2026-06-05	Art Fluent JUST ADD WATERArt Fluent	exhibition		International artists	Apply →
2026-06-05	Lo-Fi: A Toy Camera Club Group ShowSeattle Toy Camera Club in partnership with Moody's Gallery	exhibition		Photographers working with toy cameras	Apply →
2026-06-08	Star Photobook Dummy Award 2026Photographic Social Vision Foundation	competition	Free	By nomination only. International team of nominators and Award Advisory Committee members each propose a maximum of 3 dummies for jury evaluation.	Apply →
2026-06-13	SQUAREDecode Gallery	exhibition			Apply →
2026-06-14	Deloitte Photo Grant Program 2026Deloitte	grant		Photographers under the age of 35	Apply →
2026-06-15	photoED magazine - Home VS AwayphotoED magazine	publication	Free for community members (print edition subscription, Patreon patronage); general submissions CAN$20	Photographers of all levels, worldwide exclusions: Residents of Russia, the Republic of Belarus and sanctioned countries (i.e. Cuba, North Korea...)	Apply →
2026-06-15	Photography+ Emerging Talent AwardPhotography+	publication	Free	BA graduates, MA graduates, and image-based artists within the first five years of practice and/or graduation. International applicants from any country welcome.	Apply →
2026-06-17	LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2026LensCulture	competition	First single image entry is free; 5 single-image entries for $35 (each additional $10); photo series of 10 photographs for $45	Open to everyone 18 years and older, professional and amateur photographers alike, worldwide	Apply →
2026-06-22	Global Travel Photo ContestThe Art League of Ocean City, MD	competition	$10 per photo	18 years or older	Apply →
2026-06-27	COLLECTION 2026Decode Gallery	exhibition			Apply →
2026-06-27	Berlin Photo Awards 2026 – International Photography CompetitionBerlin Photo Awards	competition	€25 for first photo; additional photos 10% discount; €10 per additional category entry	Open to photographers worldwide. Suitable for professionals, emerging artists, amateurs, and students. Multiple submissions across multiple categories allowed.	Apply →
2026-06-27	A Rare Opportunity: Exhibit with MvVO ART at the Waldorf AstoriaMvVO ART	exhibition	$75	Artists from New York, US and International	Apply →
2026-06-29	Snapped: Art Bias Photography OpenArt Bias	exhibition	$25 (adult entry), $10 (youth entry), $5 per additional image	Open to all photographers internationally. Note: printed artwork for gallery display must be hand-delivered; no shipping available.	Apply →
2026-06-30	Nikon Comedy Wildlife AwardsNikon	competition	Free		Apply →
2026-06-30	Hasselblad Masters 2026Hasselblad	competition		Open to photographers from more than 160 countries and territories	Apply →
2026-06-30	Arte Laguna PrizeMuseum of Contemporary Art Venice (MoCA)	competition	Over 35: €122 / Under 35: €97.60	Open to emerging and established artists of all nationalities working across any medium including painting, sculpture, photography, video art, digital art, performance, and land art.	Apply →
2026-06-30	Strange FigurationsSlowArt Productions	exhibition	$35		Apply →
2026-07-12	Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2026Photography4Humanity	competition		Emerging photographers from anywhere in the world. Open to personal, documentary, or conceptual photographic approaches.	Apply →
2026-07-13	Epson International Pano AwardsEpson	competition	$20-$22 per image depending on category		Apply →
2026-07-15	Stand by MeAplomb Gallery	exhibition	$35 entry fee		Apply →
2026-07-20	12th Regional Juried Biennial ExhibitionRehoboth Art League	exhibition	$25 for members, $45 for non-members		Apply →
2026-07-22	Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3)PX3	competition	€30 for single images, €50 for series (professionals); €20 for single images, €40 for series (amateurs and students); discounts for multiple categories	Photographers of all levels	Apply →
2026-07-31	The Illume AwardsThe Illume	competition	Free	Photographers of all levels	Apply →
2026-08-15	Bird Alliance of Oregon Photo ContestBird Alliance of Oregon	competition	Free	Open to all photographers; includes a youth category for ages 17 and under	Apply →
2026-08-16	Artifacts6 Bridges Gallery	exhibition	$35 for the first entry, $5 each for second and third		Apply →
2026-08-30	Brian Black Memorial AwardYachting Monthly	competition	Free	Photographers of all levels living in the UK	Apply →
2026-08-30	Solo Show/Small Group: 2027Gallery 40	exhibition	$40		Apply →
2026-08-31	A Show of Heads: Call for EntriesSlowArt Productions	exhibition	$35		Apply →
2026-09-01	2027 Creative Residency ApplicationBloedel Reserve	residency		Must be 21 years of age or older. Projects must relate to nature in some specific way.	Apply →
2026-09-04	Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook AwardsParis Photo and Aperture	competition	June 10–July 10: $15–$40 (early-bird); July 11–Sept 4: $30–$60 (depending on category and publisher status)	Books produced and published between September 6, 2025, and September 4, 2026. First PhotoBook: photographer/artist's first publicly available photobook. PhotoBook of the Year: published in edition of at least 100 copies. Photography Catalog of the Year: exhibition catalog or museum publication. Virtual/electronic-only books not eligible.	Apply →
2026-09-11	PhotoVogue 2026 Open Call: Creativity as RebellionPhotoVogue	grant	Free	Artists must be 18 or older. AI-generated work is not eligible.	Apply →
2026-09-15	2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book PrizeLucie Foundation	publication	$50 for photographers (first submission); $75 for publishers (first submission); 20% discount for each additional category of the same book submission	Books must have been created anywhere in the world between September 2024 and September 2026. Photographers, editors, and curators welcome to submit.	Apply →
2026-09-30	2026 Lucie Foundation Scholarship ProgramLucie Foundation	grant	$25 for professional submissions, $15 for emerging submissions (20% discount available until April 23rd, 10% discount until April 30th)	Open to professional and emerging photographers 18 years and older, worldwide. Professional defined as earning majority of income from photography. Emerging defined as student, in first five years of career, or does not earn majority of income from photography.	Apply →
2026-09-30	Botanical Photographer of the YearBSBI (Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland)	competition	Free	Photographers of all levels	Apply →
2027-01-06	2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Open CompetitionWorld Photography Organization / Sony	competition	Free		Apply →
2027-01-06	2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Youth CompetitionWorld Photography Organization / Sony	competition	Free	Photographers aged 19 and under	Apply →
2027-01-06	Alpha Female AwardWorld Photography Organization / Sony	competition	Free	Women photographers	Apply →
2027-01-13	2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Professional CompetitionWorld Photography Organization / Sony	competition	Free		Apply →
2027-05-31	CEWE Photo Award 2026CEWE	competition	Free	Open to everyone, both amateur and professional photographers. Young Talent Award open to ages 16–25.	Apply →

This Week

3 entries

photowalk May 30, 2026 · 5:30 PM

PhotoFest Meetup - Seattle-Bainbridge Golden Hour Photowalk

Glazers Camera Seattle Ferry Terminal Lobby · Seattle

Golden hour meetup led by John as part of PhotoFest. The group will depart from Seattle Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island, and return on the same ferry. Crossing time is approximately 35 minutes each way.

FeeParticipants responsible for own ferry ticket

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workshop May 31, 2026

Lumen Printing Workshop with Harini Krishnamurthy

The Seattle Light Room The Seattle Light Room · Seattle, WA

Workshop on lumen printing techniques led by Harini Krishnamurthy, a teaching artist who specializes in analog and alternative photographic processes.

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photowalk May 31, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Seattle Film Club Analog Photowalk - Photofest May 31st

Seattle Film Club Glazer's Camera, South Lake Union · Seattle

Join the Seattle Film Club for an analog photowalk as part of Photofest. The walk will depart from Glazer's Camera in South Lake Union and head down to Pike Place Market as the final destination. Open to all skill levels, whether shooting film or digital.

FeeFree

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This Month

6 entries

workshop Jun 6, 2026 · 12:30 PM

Digital Photography Basics (June Session)

Photographic Center Northwest PCNW · Seattle, Washington

A workshop on digital photography basics.

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photowalk Jun 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM

Tacoma Photo Club Photo Walk

Tacoma Photo Club Dusty's Hideaway · Tacoma

Join us for a photo walk on Saturday, June 6 at 5:00 PM! We are meeting at Dusty's Hideaway to start the walk and will be doing a 21+ happy hour afterwards! All cameras welcome!

FeeFree

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workshop Jun 12, 2026

Distilling Architecture: Light, Structure and Silence — Workshop Experience

marinimage Leica Store Bellevue · Bellevue, WA

Multi-day immersive fine art architectural workshop focused on abstraction, composition, and intentional seeing. Architecture is explored as rhythm, light, tension, and silence translated into form.

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photowalk Jun 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Seattle Toy Camera Club Photowalk - Chase The Light 48-hour Fundraiser

Seattle Toy Camera Club 70 and Sunny Coffee Co. · Seattle, WA

Join the Seattle Toy Camera Club for a photowalk during @photocenternw's Chase The Light 48-hour photoshoot fundraiser. The route goes from 70 and Sunny Coffee Co. along Elliott Bay Trail to Expedia/Elliott Bay Park (approximately 1.5 miles one-way). Participants are welcome to stop or turn back whenever ready. All are welcome, including those without toy cameras who can use simple or point-and-shoot cameras.

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photowalk Jun 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Sight & Sound: Juneteenth Edition

Seattle Film Club Midtown Square Plaza · Central District, Seattle

A free group photo walk paired with a specially curated playlist. Bring headphones and whatever camera you use for taking photos.

FeeFree

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workshop Jun 19, 2026

Spring in Central Oregon Photo Workshop 2026

Cascade Center of Photography Central Oregon Cascades · Central Oregon

Enjoy the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and photograph pristine river and lakes with towering mountains during Central Oregon's fleeting spring season. While the mountain peaks are still snow covered and the first blossoms and flowers appear in the area, Central Oregon is magical.

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Date	Event	Category	Venue	Fee	Link
2026-05-30 5:30 PM	PhotoFest Meetup - Seattle-Bainbridge Golden Hour PhotowalkGlazers Camera	photowalk	Seattle Ferry Terminal Lobby (Seattle)	Participants responsible for own ferry ticket	Attend →
2026-05-31	Lumen Printing Workshop with Harini KrishnamurthyThe Seattle Light Room	workshop	The Seattle Light Room (Seattle, WA)		Attend →
2026-05-31 2:00 PM	Seattle Film Club Analog Photowalk - Photofest May 31stSeattle Film Club	photowalk	Glazer's Camera, South Lake Union (Seattle)	Free	Attend →
2026-06-06 12:30 PM	Digital Photography Basics (June Session)Photographic Center Northwest	workshop	PCNW (Seattle, Washington)		Attend →
2026-06-06 5:00 PM	Tacoma Photo Club Photo WalkTacoma Photo Club	photowalk	Dusty's Hideaway (Tacoma)	Free	Attend →
2026-06-12	Distilling Architecture: Light, Structure and Silence — Workshop Experiencemarinimage	workshop	Leica Store Bellevue (Bellevue, WA)		Attend →
2026-06-13 2:00 PM	Seattle Toy Camera Club Photowalk - Chase The Light 48-hour FundraiserSeattle Toy Camera Club	photowalk	70 and Sunny Coffee Co. (Seattle, WA)		Attend →
2026-06-19 6:00 PM	Sight & Sound: Juneteenth EditionSeattle Film Club	photowalk	Midtown Square Plaza (Central District, Seattle)	Free	Attend →
2026-06-19	Spring in Central Oregon Photo Workshop 2026Cascade Center of Photography	workshop	Central Oregon Cascades (Central Oregon)		Attend →
2026-06-29	Life, Liberty, and the PursuitPhotographic Center Northwest	exhibition opening	PCNW Gallery (Seattle)		Attend →
2026-08-12	Perseid Meteor Shower Photo Outing 2026Cascade Center of Photography	workshop	(Central Oregon)		Attend →
2026-08-15	Light Painting at Shaniko Ghost Town 2026Cascade Center of Photography	workshop	Shaniko Ghost Town (Oregon)		Attend →
2026-09-19 10:00 AM	Rose City PhotoFairPhotoFair Camera Shows	festival	Kliever Armory (Portland, OR)	$5.00 general admission; $4.00 students/seniors 60+; FREE for active duty military/public safety; $15.00 early bird (9:00 AM entry)	Attend →
2026-10-09	Central Oregon Fall Colors 2026Cascade Center of Photography	workshop	Central Oregon Cascades (Central Oregon)		Attend →

This Week

Northwest Expressions

HIPA 2026 (Richest Photography Award)

Photometria Awards Open Call 2026 - International Photography Competition Coming of Age (18+)

2026 B&W Photo Award

ecoartspace "WATER WORLD"

The Midnight Garden - NYC Pop-Up Exhibition, Curated by Jessica Libor

Hasselblad Masters 2026

20/20 Photo Festival Exhibition

DongGang International Photo Festival Open Call

Art Fluent JUST ADD WATER

Lo-Fi: A Toy Camera Club Group Show

This Month

Star Photobook Dummy Award 2026

SQUARE

Deloitte Photo Grant Program 2026

photoED magazine - Home VS Away

Photography+ Emerging Talent Award

LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2026

Global Travel Photo Contest

COLLECTION 2026

Berlin Photo Awards 2026 – International Photography Competition

A Rare Opportunity: Exhibit with MvVO ART at the Waldorf Astoria

Next Month

Snapped: Art Bias Photography Open

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Hasselblad Masters 2026

Arte Laguna Prize

Strange Figurations

Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize 2026

Epson International Pano Awards

Stand by Me

12th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition

Le Prix de la Photographie de Paris (PX3)

Later

The Illume Awards

Bird Alliance of Oregon Photo Contest

Artifacts

Brian Black Memorial Award

Solo Show/Small Group: 2027

A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

2027 Creative Residency Application

Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards

PhotoVogue 2026 Open Call: Creativity as Rebellion

2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

2026 Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program

Botanical Photographer of the Year

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Open Competition

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Youth Competition

Alpha Female Award

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Professional Competition

CEWE Photo Award 2026

This Week

PhotoFest Meetup - Seattle-Bainbridge Golden Hour Photowalk

Lumen Printing Workshop with Harini Krishnamurthy

Seattle Film Club Analog Photowalk - Photofest May 31st

This Month

Digital Photography Basics (June Session)

Tacoma Photo Club Photo Walk

Distilling Architecture: Light, Structure and Silence — Workshop Experience

Seattle Toy Camera Club Photowalk - Chase The Light 48-hour Fundraiser

Sight & Sound: Juneteenth Edition

Spring in Central Oregon Photo Workshop 2026

Next Month

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit

Later

Perseid Meteor Shower Photo Outing 2026

Light Painting at Shaniko Ghost Town 2026

Rose City PhotoFair

Central Oregon Fall Colors 2026