Cascadia Photography Open Calls & Events

Spring 2026 artist grants accepting submissions from artists and photographers worldwide. Total awards: $13,000 - 2 artists receive $4,500 each, 4 artists receive $1,000 each, 30 artists have work archived at hopperprize.org. Additional exposure through Instagram (@hopperprize, 160k+ audience) and online Journal 'Insights Into Contemporary Art'.

The Southwest Washington Regional Juried Art Exhibition serves area artists by providing a high-quality exhibition opportunity that promotes the region's creative identity. Artists working in all media are invited to submit an entry for consideration.

Be part of a celebration of local art & artists this summer at TCC! The exhibition will be held June 30 - Aug. 30, 2026. Work will need to be delivered by June 8.

Black and white photography competition open to photographers of all levels with 12 categories including Abstract, Architecture, Conceptual, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature and Wildlife, Nude, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street Photography, and Travel.

National Geographic and The Climate Pledge seek to harness the power of storytelling to illuminate climate resilience and solutions around the world. Stories ranging from scientific breakthroughs to community resilience. All proposals must be grounded in solutions. This opportunity is open to both current Explorers and new applicants. Applicants may request up to $100,000 (up to $20,000 for those with five years or less experience).

International small-format group exhibition in Barcelona and Madrid 2026. Invites artists to explore contemporary figurative art through small-format works. Selected works chosen by international jury, printed exhibition catalogue published on opening day.

A $1,000 one-time art award intended to support an artist's ongoing art making process. The award recipient is asked to exchange one original work or smaller series of original works for inclusion in the organization's collection. Work available for acquisition can be negotiated upon receipt of the award, and shipping costs are covered by the organization.

Open call for photographers to submit work to Dodho Magazine #37.

Annual International Painting Symposium held in Daugavpils, Latvia (Rothko's home) in autumn 2026. Ten selected painters placed in residence within museum framework. Programme culminates in cross-cultural group exhibition opening October 2, 2026 with new works entering museum's permanent collection.

Online exhibit inviting artists worldwide to submit artwork featuring water. Theme explores how water is gorgeous, moody, and magical - oceans, rain, rivers, puddles, or even hints of blue. All accepted pieces displayed in online gallery. Awards: Best of Show $750, two Director's Choice awards $250 each.

An exhibition challenging photographers to compose within the confines of the perfect square. The exhibition welcomes submissions from all photographic genres—including portraiture, landscape, documentary, architecture, and conceptual work. 12 images will be selected for a 3-month exhibition. The gallery handles all printing for accepted photographers for free on museum quality 14"x 14" inch frames with 7"x7" mats. Photographers receive 50% commission on any sales.

Young photographers under 35 are invited to submit an original photography project idea based on the theme 'Proximities.' The winner receives €25,000 to develop the project, plus exhibition opportunities at the Milan Triennale in October 2026, international visibility, and covered travel and accommodation in Milan.

Photography Network seeks submissions for its annual project grant designed to help emerging scholars, curators, and artists with funds (up to $1000) to complete a work in progress. Grants may be used for research travel, image reproduction rights, publication and exhibition costs, workshop and conference expenses, etc.

International black and white photography contest open to photographers of all skill levels. Submit up to 5 photos per category across 6 categories: Architecture, Street, Portrait, Fauna and Flora, Landscape, and Open Theme. Judged by renowned black and white photographers.

Grant providing unrestricted funding to individual artists with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and demonstrated commitment to their art. $1,000 unrestricted grant to support any expense to enhance artist's ability to create work.

21st edition of prestigious international competition for contemporary art. Selected finalists exhibit at Arsenale Nord in Venice. Special prize partners (galleries, foundations) each select one winner for bespoke prospects and opportunities including residencies and festival participation. FOMAS offers three cash prizes for works exploring steel transformation plus three-month residency in Shanghai.

Global call to street photographers. Winners will receive international recognition, career-changing opportunities, monetary prizes, a group exhibition in New York, and recognition among contemporary street photography voices. Selection includes series and single image categories. Free entry option available for single images.

Photography4Humanity is calling for submissions that interpret the concept of home through personal, documentary, or conceptual lenses. Selected works will be exhibited at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Human Rights Day, December 10, 2026. The initiative focuses on capturing both emotional and physical dimensions of home in response to contemporary global challenges, including displacement, migration, and social change.

Juried exhibition exploring ocean creatures, mystery, and the unknown. Theme invites artists to dig deeper into the mysterious aquatic environment and shine light on ocean denizens. Exhibition dates: September 4 - October 28, 2026. Accepts original 2D and 3D artworks including painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, installation, and mixed media. No AI-generated or AI-assisted work.

Submit your best work to this photo competition for a chance to win up to $11,500 in cash prizes, be selected by curators for the PX3 exhibition in Paris and inclusion in the Annual PX3 book.

Funds the production of an investigative photo reportage on human rights violations and geostrategic issues. This year's award will support a visual investigative project on human and environmental rights violations caused by illegal fishing in Southeast Asia.

Call for submissions for Issue 27 of FeelsZine, celebrating their 10th anniversary. Seeking poetry, personal essays, fictional stories, interview proposals, photography, illustration, art, collage, and typography.

An open call for photographers under 35 to submit an original project idea on the theme of 'Proximities'. Participants can submit ongoing projects in need of financial support to be completed or expanded. The call offers two grants totaling 75,000 euros. Winners will be exhibited at Triennale Milano in October 2026 with a published catalogue.

Annual small works exhibition celebrating creative expression within the square photographic format. Open to all types of image capture (digital, film, iPhone, etc.). Features 10" x 10" photographs sold for $200 each. MWCP provides printing at no cost; framing rental fee of $30. Supports shop small, shop local business model.

A three-week creative residency program for artists, writers, composers, and innovative thinkers. Residents receive housing in a two-bedroom home on the reserve grounds with unlimited access to 140 acres of sculpted gardens, forests, meadows, and wildlife habitats. Project must relate to nature and investigate the relationship between people and the natural world. Selected residents must offer a public presentation, workshop, lecture, demonstration, viewing, or concert.

Juried competition celebrating photographic books and publications. Open to traditionally published books, exhibition catalogues, self-published works, handmade books, and zines. Awards three cash prizes: Book of the Year ($3,000), First Book ($2,000), and Self-Published ($2,000).

International book-dummy competition