Cascadia Photography — Open Calls & Events

This Week

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exhibition Aug 21, 2026

UNPOSED

Decode Gallery

Real life, unscripted. No posing, no staging, no performance—only genuine, candid moments of human truth, captured anywhere on earth. Black and white or moody color welcome, but authenticity is everything. Submit your best work to be considered!

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competition Aug 23, 2026

Open for Nominations: The 2026 RPS Awards

Royal Photographic Society (RPS)

Awards recognizing individuals working in art and science of still and moving image, promotion of photography, and photographic education. 13 nomination categories including Achievement in Art of Photography (under 30), Photography Publishing, Environmental Responsibility, Photography Education, and Photography Curatorship/Criticism/Research, all with Honorary Fellowship options.

Open toNominations open to everyone. Multiple categories available.

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exhibition Aug 27, 2026

The Discerning Eye Exhibition 2026

The Discerning Eye

One of the UK's most distinctive and accessible open art exhibitions. Invites UK-based artists to submit work across a wide range of media for selection by six invited curators, artists and critics. Selected works will be exhibited at Mall Galleries from 13–21 November 2026, alongside an online virtual gallery featuring curator commentary. All exhibited works will be available for sale, with prizes awarded at the exhibition opening.

Open toOpen to UK-based artists

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exhibition Aug 27, 2026

Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Spring 2027

CICA Museum

Invitation for artists worldwide to participate in Contemporary Art Solo Show Series. Each selected artist receives solo exhibition for one week (Wednesday–Sunday) in gallery space (approximately 44 m²). Artists featured in e-book "CICA Art Now 2027" available via Amazon Kindle and printed version by order. Categories include Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Installation Art, Performance, and Video & New Media Art. Solo shows scheduled between January and June 2027.

Open toArtists worldwide

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This Month

25 entries

competition Aug 30, 2026

Brian Black Memorial Award

Yachting Monthly & Brian Black Memorial Award

Photography and article competition themed around 'Our Inspiring Seas'. Categories include Adult photo competition, Article competition, and Junior photo competition (under 16 years). Winning article receives publication in Yachting Monthly (print+online).

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. 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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residency Aug 30, 2026

Politics in Collage: Midterm Report on the Rise of Authoritarianism

Kolaj Institute

Four-week virtual/online residency taking place September 14 – October 5, 2026. Collage artists create work responding to global rise in authoritarianism using "The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide" as starting point. Explore history of political collage from early 20th-century European anti-fascist movements to contemporary practices. Weekly presentations and critical feedback. Led by G.E. Vogt with contributions from political collagist Ginger Sisco Cook and curator Ric Kasini Kadour. Artwork published in zine; artists invited to speak at Kolaj LIVE Online event October 26, 2026.

Fee$600 USD Open toCollage artists (no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions)

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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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grant Aug 31, 2026

Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026

Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant / Legacy of War Foundation

The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant supports young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. The recipient receives £10,000 towards their chosen project, mentorship with renowned photojournalist Giles Duley, publication of images in The Guardian, equipment loan, and access to professional networks including Hamburg portfolio review and VII Mentorship programme.

FeeFree Open toOpen to young and emerging photographers from anywhere in the world.

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grant Aug 31, 2026

Liu Shiming Artist Grants

Designed to support the work of visual artists during the first decade of their careers. Supports the creation or completion of new projects that explore the interplay between traditional cultural or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice. Up to five artists will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant each year.

Open toVisual artists who have been working for at least two years but not more than 10 years

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residency Aug 31, 2026

David Whitehouse Research Residency for Artists

Corning Museum of Glass

A fully funded residency for artists in all disciplines interested in conducting research related to glass. Residents receive dedicated time to explore the Museum's collections, the Rakow Research Library, and work with curators, librarians, and other experts. The residency may last one to three weeks and includes transportation, lodging, and meals. This is a research-focused opportunity and does not include studio access or art-making facilities.

Open toArtists in all disciplines interested in conducting research related to glass

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competition Aug 31, 2026

Aesthetica Art Prize 2026

Aesthetica Magazine

One of the UK's best-known contemporary art prizes with exhibition and editorial opportunities. Main prize: £10,000. One of the largest cash prizes on offer in the world of art competitions.

Open toOpen internationally

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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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grant Sep 1, 2026

Lucie Foundation Scholarships

Lucie Foundation

Four scholarships: $3,000 Fine Art Scholarship; $1,500 Emerging Artist Scholarship (plus Sony a7III camera); $1,000 Emerging Photo Scholarship; $1,000 Photo Taken Scholarship for photojournalism

Fee$25 for Fine Art; $20 for Emerging Artist; $10 for Photo Made and Photo Taken (10% early bird discount until March 31) Open toEmerging photographers 18+ (students, first five years of career, or not earning majority income from photography)

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exhibition Sep 1, 2026

CLWAC 129th Anniversary Annual Open Juried Exhibition

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club

Juried art exhibition, October 27 - November 13, 2026 at Salmagundi Club in New York, NY. More than $18,000 in awards. Open to Women artists, 18 + years old. 3D and 2D work: sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media, pastel, collage.

FeeElected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl. Open toWomen artists, 18+ years old

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competition Sep 4, 2026

Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards

Aperture, Paris Photo

The Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards celebrate the book's contribution to the evolving narrative of photography.

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grant Sep 4, 2026

LSI 2026 Photography Grant Competition

Leica Society International (LSI)

Project-based grant inviting photographers globally to submit in-progress, personal projects that explore what it means to see and be seen. Work should be still-images that create space for people, places, communities, histories, or issues to be witnessed with care, dignity, and intention. Using Leica gear is not required. Grant recipient receives $7,500 USD and a Leica camera and lens.

FeeFree Open toOpen to photographers globally. Limited to 200 applications.

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exhibition Sep 5, 2026

Happily Ever After

Gallery B612

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exhibition Sep 5, 2026

93rd Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

Miniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.

Call to artists for their annual juried art exhibition, November 21, 2026 - January 9, 2027 at Strathmore Mansion in Rockville, Maryland. $8,000 in awards. Original works in any traditional media, prints from original plates, or sculptures will be considered for exhibition, provided they have not been exhibited in a previous MPSGS show. The image, excluding mat and frame, must not exceed 25 square inches. The outside dimension of the frame must not exceed 56 square inches. Sculptures must not exceed 6 inches in any dimension including the base. All works must be for sale. Up to three works may be submitted.

FeeMembers: $35. Non-members: mail in art - $55; hand deliver art - $40.

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competition Sep 6, 2026

Eyeshot Open Call 2026

Eyeshot

Annual open call from Eyeshot, the Italy-based street and documentary photography publisher, framed as 'a reading' rather than a contest. Singles (1–15 photographs) compete for cash prizes of €1,000, €500 and €250, while series of 9, 12 or 15 photographs are considered for a fully funded monograph editorial contract described as a €20,000+ investment; all finalists are published in the Open Call book. Jury: Newsha Tavakolian (Magnum Photos), Bill Shapiro (formerly LIFE), Matt Stuart, Shin Noguchi and Tavepong Pratoomwong (UP Photographers), with Eyeshot editors Marco Savarese and Lucrezia Bonarota.

Fee€6–€60 by image count & country; students free Open toOpen to everyone, everywhere. Students and those facing economic hardship eligible for free entry. AI-generated work not accepted.

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residency Sep 6, 2026

Open Call: Cite the past, sight the stars

The Photographers' Gallery

A two-month residency at Wigwell Lodge in Derbyshire for artists working with expanded photography and digital practices. Artists are invited to research, experiment and expand thinking around photography, technology and innovative approaches to image making and visual culture. The residency includes accommodation, studio space, £1000 monthly stipend, £1000 production budget, and up to £500 towards travel.

FeeFree Open toIndividual artists over 18 with the legal right to work in the UK. Collectives and groups cannot apply jointly.

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competition Sep 7, 2026

NOAA's 2026 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Annual underwater photo contest inviting divers, underwater photographers, coastal visitors, and ocean enthusiasts to share images from America's 18 ocean and Great Lakes national marine sanctuaries. The competition encourages photographers to capture the beauty, biodiversity, recreation, and heritage found across America's underwater parks.

Open toOpen to photographers over the age of 13. Photographs must be taken in one of NOAA's 18 US national marine sanctuaries.

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exhibition Sep 10, 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 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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exhibition Sep 14, 2026

Call for Artists: "Movements" International Exhibition

CICA Museum

International exhibition featuring art that explores movements of nature, bodies, and man-made structures, as well as artistic and social movements. Welcome works focusing on fluidity of identities, cultural and sociopolitical boundaries, shifting social phenomena, and physical/physiological alterations of the human body. Accepts photography, 2D digital art, video art, performance art, web art, interactive art, sculpture, painting, and installation art. Exhibition dates: November 11–29, 2026.

Open toArtists worldwide

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residency Sep 15, 2026

Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards and Archibald Cason Edwards Senior Fellowship

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)

A fully funded, two-week residency fellowship for female-identifying visual artists, with strong preference given to Native American artists. The fellowship includes a private room, studio space, and daily meals at VCCA's Mt. San Angelo campus in Virginia, providing artists with dedicated time and space to focus on their creative practice within a multidisciplinary residency community.

Open toFemale-identifying visual artists; strong preference to Native American artists

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residency Sep 15, 2026

Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship

Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)

Need-based financial assistance for VCCA Fellows working in any discipline, including writers, visual artists, and composers, to attend a residency at le Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France. The fellowship supports artists who demonstrate financial need and provides assistance toward participation in VCCA's international residency program, offering dedicated time and space to focus on creative work in a historic village setting.

Open toVCCA Fellows demonstrating financial need; open to writers, visual artists, composers

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competition Sep 15, 2026

2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

Lucie Foundation

Juried competition celebrating all forms of photography books—from traditionally published to hand-made books and zines. Three cash prizes awarded: Book of the Year ($3,000), First Book ($2,000), and Self-Published ($2,000). Eligible books created between September 2024 and September 2026.

Fee$50–$75 per submission depending on category; 20% discount until March 26, 2026; 10% discount until April 9, 2026 Open toPhotographers, editors, and curators worldwide. Books must have been created between September 2024 and September 2026.

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exhibition Sep 18, 2026

SELF PORTRAIT

Decode Gallery

The act of creating a self portrait is an important process for an artist. Self portraits reveal stories, it's an exploration of identity, it's an intimate glimpse into the life of the artist. As we explore image and personal identity, we gain insight into the life of the artist. We are looking forward to seeing your best self portrait photography.

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Next Month

11 entries

grant Sep 25, 2026

The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowship

New York Public Library

A prestigious nine-month fellowship for academics, independent scholars, journalists, creative writers, translators, and visual artists working on book-length projects that would benefit from access to the Library's research collections. Fellows receive a $90,000 stipend, a private office, and full access to the Library's physical and electronic resources while participating in a collaborative community of scholars and writers from September through May.

Open toAcademics, independent scholars, journalists, creative writers, translators, and visual artists

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exhibition Sep 25, 2026

CURRENTS

Shutter and Light Collective and Photographic Center Northwest

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residency Sep 28, 2026

Ars Biologica ArtXScience Residency Open Call 2027–2028

Ars Electronica and České Budějovice European Capital of Culture 2028 in partnership with Biology Centre CAS

Ars Biologica is a living laboratory for shared ecological futures — an experimental space where art and science meet to explore ways of caring for the world we live in. Two residency positions are on offer, giving artists, designers, creatives, and artist collectives the opportunity to integrate scientific research into new or ongoing artistic practices, working directly with scientists from the Biology Centre of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The residency calls for a spatial ArtXScience artwork alongside a public engagement format involving the local community, with the final outcome presented at the Ars Biologica Festival in spring 2028.

FeeFree Open toOpen to artists, designers, creatives, and artist collectives of all nationalities. Applicants must be 18 years or older, eligible to work and travel in the EU, with prior experience in interdisciplinary collaborations and community engagement. Must have more than 5 years of professional creative practice with documented portfolio.

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exhibition Sep 29, 2026

Call for ARTS at King Street Station Exhibitions

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

Bring your exhibition vision to life at ARTS at King Street Station—a dynamic space for arts and culture in the heart of the city dedicated to increasing opportunities for people of color to generate and present their work. Individuals, community groups, and organizations will be eligible to apply.

Open toIndividuals, community groups, and organizations

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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

Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland

Photography competition focusing on Britain and Ireland's wild plants

FeeFree Open toPhotographers of all levels

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grant Sep 30, 2026

eidolon Grant 2026

Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography

International grant programme for projects which explore, promote and conserve vernacular photography and everyday imaging. Two categories: Contemporary everyday photographic cultures (digital images, social media, networked image cultures) and Everyday photographs of the past (19th and 20th-century vernacular photography). Total of €25,000 to be distributed. Projects can take forms including essays, books, multimedia artworks, exhibitions, workshops, documentaries, talks, and masterclasses.

FeeFree Open toOpen to artists, academics, professionals, researchers, collectors, and vernacular photography enthusiasts. International. No career stage restrictions mentioned.

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grant Sep 30, 2026

The Working Artist Grant / Art Purchase Award

Working Artist Org.

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 series of works for inclusion in the organization's collection. Open to artists worldwide working in all traditional and new visual arts mediums, including photography.

Fee$25.00 Open toAll artists worldwide

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grant Oct 6, 2026

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Open Study/Research Awards

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Provides grants for graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists to conduct independent research, pursue graduate study, or complete creative arts projects abroad for an academic year. Awards are available in more than 140 countries and support projects across a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. Applicants develop their own project in partnership with a host institution or organization.

Open toGraduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists

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competition Oct 10, 2026

World Street Photo Awards 2026

World Street Photo Awards

Street photography competition inviting photographers of all levels – professional, amateur, or student – to showcase powerful street photography that captures real moments and untold stories from around the globe. Winners receive international exposure, cash prizes, exhibition in Berlin, and feature in official photobook.

Fee€18 for first photo; €15 each for photos 2-4; €13 each for photos 5-10; €10 each for photos 11+ Open toPhotographers of all levels – professional, amateur, or student

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grant Oct 12, 2026

The W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026

The Smith Fund

Supports photographers developing major visual stories around issues that matter to the human condition. Rather than rewarding a finished single image, the grant is designed to help launch or complete substantial work in documentary photography and photojournalism. Projects may address social change, humanitarian concerns, armed conflict, culture, environmental issues, science, medicine, politics or other subjects with social and human significance.

Fee$50 Open toApplicants must be at least 18 years old. International applications and collaborations are accepted, and applicants do not need to be professional photographers. Students are generally directed to the separate W. Eugene Smith Student Grant. AI or machine-learning-generated imagery is prohibited.

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grant Oct 27, 2026

Arts in Parks

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

This grant supports new and established projects that center arts and culture-based activations, promote participation, celebrate diversity, plus builds community while connecting with audiences that represent Seattle's diversity.

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competition Nov 15, 2026

Nature Photography Contest 2026 – International Nature Photography Awards

The Nature Photography Contest

An international online photography competition dedicated to celebrating and promoting nature photography as a medium for environmental awareness. Invites photographers of all levels (amateurs, emerging artists, and professionals) to submit work reflecting the richness, fragility, and diversity of the natural world. Features categories including landscapes, wildlife, macro, underwater, birds, plant life, night sky, environmental impact, human-nature coexistence, and lighthearted nature scenes. Total prize pool of €2,000 with €1,000 for Photography of the Year, €100 per category winner, and international press exposure. Each participant contributes symbolically to a tree-planting initiative.

Fee€10 per photograph Open toOpen internationally with no geographical restrictions. Open to amateur, emerging, and professional photographers with no age restrictions. Equipment unrestricted.

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exhibition Nov 16, 2026

12th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition

Rehoboth Art League

Annual juried photography exhibition, January 8 - February 7, 2027. 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $250, 3rd Place: $150. All subjects and styles are eligible from traditional to contemporary. Open to both members and non-members of RAL.

Fee$25 for RAL members. $45 for non-members. Open toArtists living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.

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grant Nov 17, 2026

$4,500 and $1,000 Artist Grants - The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

The Hopper Prize

Open call for artist grants supporting artists and photographers around the world. Total awards: $13,000 USD including 2 x $4,500 grants and 4 x $1,000 grants. 30 artists will have work archived and featured on Instagram (@hopperprize). Grant winners and finalists join international roster of past recipients. Provides platform for exposure through Journal: Insights into Contemporary Art and potential Instagram features.

Fee$40 Open toAll artists aged 18 and older working in any media; open to artists from diverse cultural backgrounds at all stages of professional careers

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competition Nov 27, 2026

Sony World Photography Awards – Student Competition

World Photography Organisation / Sony

A platform for photography students worldwide to showcase their work. Submit a series of 5 to 10 images exploring the theme 'Journeys' to compete for top Sony digital imaging equipment and global exposure.

FeeFree Open toPhotography students worldwide

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competition Nov 30, 2026

Anthology Photography Competition 2026

Anthology Magazine

Open to photographers working at any level, the Anthology Photography Competition celebrates outstanding standalone images and provides a platform for photographers to showcase their work through publication. Images submitted must be on the theme of 'The World As You See It'. Submissions will be judged on quality, creativity, originality, and visual/emotional impact. Technically manipulated images such as abstract, panoramic, stitched and composite are also permitted. The winner will receive a €500 cash prize and editorial coverage in a future issue of Anthology magazine.

Fee€18 Open toOpen to photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. No limit to entries per person.

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competition Dec 31, 2026

Blue Koi International Art Competition

Blue Koi

Open-themed art competition dedicated to exploring Blue, in all its emotional, symbolic, and visual depth. Seeking work that expresses what 'blue' means to you. Whether vision is literal or abstract, cool-toned or emotionally charged. All mediums, styles, and interpretations are welcome. Winners will be part of the Blue Koi Online Art Exhibition.

Fee$25 (4 images) / $40 (6 images) Open toCreatives of all levels

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competition Jan 5, 2027

Sony World Photography Awards – Single Image Competition

World Photography Organisation / Sony

A competition celebrating the power of standalone photographs. Enter your best single images to compete for $5,000, top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, and international media exposure.

FeeFree Open toInternational

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competition Jan 5, 2027

Sony World Photography Awards – Youth Competition

World Photography Organisation / Sony

Dedicated platform for young photographers under 19 years old. Submit up to three striking single images from 2026 to win top Sony digital imaging equipment and global exposure.

FeeFree Open toPhotographers under 19 years old

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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, and more.

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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 annual book, and more.

FeeFree Open toPhotographers aged 19 and under

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competition Jan 6, 2027

2026 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

Sony World Photography Awards 2027

World Photography Organisation

One of the world's most prestigious photography competitions returning with free entry, international exposure, major prizes, and opportunities for photographers at every stage of their careers. The awards welcome a wide range of photographic styles, genres, and approaches across Professional, Open, Student, and Youth competitions.

FeeFree Open toOpen to photographers worldwide across four categories: Professional (bodies of work as series), Open (single images), Student (enrolled in photography programmes), and Youth (aged 19 and under). Images may be captured using any camera or device.

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grant Jan 21, 2027

Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant Program

Puffin Foundation

Annual grants in Fine Arts, Music, and Photography. Average grants approximately $1,250; maximum $2,500

Open toOpen to citizens of the United States

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competition Mar 2, 2027

Belfast Photo Festival

Open submission with theme left open to interpretation, removing any restrictions in regards to theme, concept or approach. Open to photographers, artists, curators, archives, and collectives from anywhere in the world. Winners, finalists and entrants have been featured in major publications such as The Guardian, TIME Lightbox, Foam, The Financial Times, British Journal of Photography, The Telegraph, among many others.

Fee£22 (early bird) / £26 (standard) for single Project/Body of Work/Photo-book Open toPhotographers, artists, curators, archives, and collectives from anywhere in the world

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festival Apr 30, 2027

1st International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF 2027) - FREE Entry

Photonisos Arts & Culture NPO

Photography festival celebrating low-resolution, low-fi aesthetics and materiality. Photographers must capture work exclusively using low-resolution children's thermal print cameras. Theme: 'Nature ate the pixels.'

FeeFree Open toTwo categories: Adult (18+) and Youth (Under 18)

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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
2026-08-21	UNPOSEDDecode Gallery	exhibition			Apply →
2026-08-23	Open for Nominations: The 2026 RPS AwardsRoyal Photographic Society (RPS)	competition		Nominations open to everyone. Multiple categories available.	Apply →
2026-08-27	The Discerning Eye Exhibition 2026The Discerning Eye	exhibition		Open to UK-based artists	Apply →
2026-08-27	Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Spring 2027CICA Museum	exhibition		Artists worldwide	Apply →
2026-08-30	Brian Black Memorial AwardYachting Monthly & Brian Black Memorial Award	competition	Free	Photographers of all levels living in the UK	Apply →
2026-08-30	Solo Show/Small Group: 2027Gallery 40	exhibition	$40		Apply →
2026-08-30	Politics in Collage: Midterm Report on the Rise of AuthoritarianismKolaj Institute	residency	$600 USD	Collage artists (no stated geographic or career-stage restrictions)	Apply →
2026-08-31	A Show of Heads: Call for EntriesSlowArt Productions	exhibition	$35		Apply →
2026-08-31	Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant / Legacy of War Foundation	grant	Free	Open to young and emerging photographers from anywhere in the world.	Apply →
2026-08-31	Liu Shiming Artist GrantsLiu Shiming Artist Grants	grant		Visual artists who have been working for at least two years but not more than 10 years	Apply →
2026-08-31	David Whitehouse Research Residency for ArtistsCorning Museum of Glass	residency		Artists in all disciplines interested in conducting research related to glass	Apply →
2026-08-31	Aesthetica Art Prize 2026Aesthetica Magazine	competition		Open internationally	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 →
2026-09-01	Lucie Foundation ScholarshipsLucie Foundation	grant	$25 for Fine Art; $20 for Emerging Artist; $10 for Photo Made and Photo Taken (10% early bird discount until March 31)	Emerging photographers 18+ (students, first five years of career, or not earning majority income from photography)	Apply →
2026-09-01	CLWAC 129th Anniversary Annual Open Juried ExhibitionCatharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club	exhibition	Elected member: $45 + $10 for 1 addl.; Assoc. member: $55 + $10 for 1 addl.; Non-member: $75 + $20 for 1 addl.	Women artists, 18+ years old	Apply →
2026-09-04	Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook AwardsAperture, Paris Photo	competition			Apply →
2026-09-04	LSI 2026 Photography Grant CompetitionLeica Society International (LSI)	grant	Free	Open to photographers globally. Limited to 200 applications.	Apply →
2026-09-05	Happily Ever AfterGallery B612	exhibition			Apply →
2026-09-05	93rd Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in MiniatureMiniature Painters, Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C.	exhibition	Members: $35. Non-members: mail in art - $55; hand deliver art - $40.		Apply →
2026-09-06	Eyeshot Open Call 2026Eyeshot	competition	€6–€60 by image count & country; students free	Open to everyone, everywhere. Students and those facing economic hardship eligible for free entry. AI-generated work not accepted.	Apply →
2026-09-06	Open Call: Cite the past, sight the starsThe Photographers' Gallery	residency	Free	Individual artists over 18 with the legal right to work in the UK. Collectives and groups cannot apply jointly.	Apply →
2026-09-07	NOAA's 2026 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo ContestNOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries	competition		Open to photographers over the age of 13. Photographs must be taken in one of NOAA's 18 US national marine sanctuaries.	Apply →
2026-09-10	SQUAREDecode Gallery	exhibition			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 →
2026-09-14	Call for Artists: "Movements" International ExhibitionCICA Museum	exhibition		Artists worldwide	Apply →
2026-09-15	Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards and Archibald Cason Edwards Senior FellowshipVirginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)	residency		Female-identifying visual artists; strong preference to Native American artists	Apply →
2026-09-15	Sheila Gulley Pleasants FellowshipVirginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA)	residency		VCCA Fellows demonstrating financial need; open to writers, visual artists, composers	Apply →
2026-09-15	2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book PrizeLucie Foundation	competition	$50–$75 per submission depending on category; 20% discount until March 26, 2026; 10% discount until April 9, 2026	Photographers, editors, and curators worldwide. Books must have been created between September 2024 and September 2026.	Apply →
2026-09-18	SELF PORTRAITDecode Gallery	exhibition			Apply →
2026-09-25	The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center FellowshipNew York Public Library	grant		Academics, independent scholars, journalists, creative writers, translators, and visual artists	Apply →
2026-09-25	CURRENTSShutter and Light Collective and Photographic Center Northwest	exhibition			Apply →
2026-09-28	Ars Biologica ArtXScience Residency Open Call 2027–2028Ars Electronica and České Budějovice European Capital of Culture 2028 in partnership with Biology Centre CAS	residency	Free	Open to artists, designers, creatives, and artist collectives of all nationalities. Applicants must be 18 years or older, eligible to work and travel in the EU, with prior experience in interdisciplinary collaborations and community engagement. Must have more than 5 years of professional creative practice with documented portfolio.	Apply →
2026-09-29	Call for ARTS at King Street Station ExhibitionsSeattle Office of Arts & Culture	exhibition		Individuals, community groups, and organizations	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 YearBotanical Society of Britain & Ireland	competition	Free	Photographers of all levels	Apply →
2026-09-30	eidolon Grant 2026Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography	grant	Free	Open to artists, academics, professionals, researchers, collectors, and vernacular photography enthusiasts. International. No career stage restrictions mentioned.	Apply →
2026-09-30	The Working Artist Grant / Art Purchase AwardWorking Artist Org.	grant	$25.00	All artists worldwide	Apply →
2026-10-06	Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Open Study/Research AwardsFulbright U.S. Student Program	grant		Graduating seniors, graduate students, young professionals, and artists	Apply →
2026-10-10	World Street Photo Awards 2026World Street Photo Awards	competition	€18 for first photo; €15 each for photos 2-4; €13 each for photos 5-10; €10 each for photos 11+	Photographers of all levels – professional, amateur, or student	Apply →
2026-10-12	The W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026The Smith Fund	grant	$50	Applicants must be at least 18 years old. International applications and collaborations are accepted, and applicants do not need to be professional photographers. Students are generally directed to the separate W. Eugene Smith Student Grant. AI or machine-learning-generated imagery is prohibited.	Apply →
2026-10-27	Arts in ParksSeattle Office of Arts & Culture	grant			Apply →
2026-11-15	Nature Photography Contest 2026 – International Nature Photography AwardsThe Nature Photography Contest	competition	€10 per photograph	Open internationally with no geographical restrictions. Open to amateur, emerging, and professional photographers with no age restrictions. Equipment unrestricted.	Apply →
2026-11-16	12th Regional Juried Photography ExhibitionRehoboth Art League	exhibition	$25 for RAL members. $45 for non-members.	Artists living in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.	Apply →
2026-11-17	$4,500 and $1,000 Artist Grants - The Hopper Prize Fall 2026The Hopper Prize	grant	$40	All artists aged 18 and older working in any media; open to artists from diverse cultural backgrounds at all stages of professional careers	Apply →
2026-11-27	Sony World Photography Awards – Student CompetitionWorld Photography Organisation / Sony	competition	Free	Photography students worldwide	Apply →
2026-11-30	Anthology Photography Competition 2026Anthology Magazine	competition	€18	Open to photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. No limit to entries per person.	Apply →
2026-12-31	Blue Koi International Art CompetitionBlue Koi	competition	$25 (4 images) / $40 (6 images)	Creatives of all levels	Apply →
2027-01-05	Sony World Photography Awards – Single Image CompetitionWorld Photography Organisation / Sony	competition	Free	International	Apply →
2027-01-05	Sony World Photography Awards – Youth CompetitionWorld Photography Organisation / Sony	competition	Free	Photographers under 19 years old	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	2026 Alpha Female AwardWorld Photography Organization / Sony	competition	Free	Women photographers	Apply →
2027-01-13	Sony World Photography Awards 2027World Photography Organisation	competition	Free	Open to photographers worldwide across four categories: Professional (bodies of work as series), Open (single images), Student (enrolled in photography programmes), and Youth (aged 19 and under). Images may be captured using any camera or device.	Apply →
2027-01-21	Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant ProgramPuffin Foundation	grant		Open to citizens of the United States	Apply →
2027-03-02	Belfast Photo FestivalBelfast Photo Festival	competition	£22 (early bird) / £26 (standard) for single Project/Body of Work/Photo-book	Photographers, artists, curators, archives, and collectives from anywhere in the world	Apply →
2027-04-30	1st International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF 2027) - FREE EntryPhotonisos Arts & Culture NPO	festival	Free	Two categories: Adult (18+) and Youth (Under 18)	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

1 entry

meetup Aug 22, 2026 · 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Monthly Photography Meetup at Grumpy Bean

Grumpy Bean Seattle Grumpy Bean · Seattle

Monthly photography meetup where photographers gather to share prints and zines. Photographers of all styles welcome—street, landscape, fashion, editorial, documentary. All camera types and mediums welcome including digital, film, rangefinder, instant, and phone photography.

Attend

This Month

3 entries

artist talk Aug 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM

Pending: Guided Tour with Cynthia MacMillan

Access Gallery Access Gallery · Vancouver, British Columbia

Attend

exhibition opening Sep 16, 2026 · 5:00 PM

RETROSPECTIVE Artist Reception

Washington Center for the Performing Arts Washington Center Gallery · Olympia, Washington

Artist reception for 'RETROSPECTIVE' featuring Debra Van Tuinen's five decades of artwork from 1977 to the present, including etchings, drawings, encaustic, and paintings exploring light and seascapes.

FeeFree

Attend

festival Sep 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Rose City PhotoFair

PhotoFair Camera Shows Kliever Armory · Portland, OR

Camera equipment trade show featuring dealers and vendors

Fee$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

Date	Event	Category	Venue	Fee	Link
2026-08-22 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM	Monthly Photography Meetup at Grumpy BeanGrumpy Bean Seattle	meetup	Grumpy Bean (Seattle)		Attend →
2026-08-29 1:00 PM	Pending: Guided Tour with Cynthia MacMillanAccess Gallery	artist talk	Access Gallery (Vancouver, British Columbia)		Attend →
2026-09-16 5:00 PM	RETROSPECTIVE Artist ReceptionWashington Center for the Performing Arts	exhibition opening	Washington Center Gallery (Olympia, Washington)	Free	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 →
2026-09-23	Fall Session StartsPhotographic Center Northwest	workshop	Photographic Center Northwest (Seattle)		Attend →
2026-10-09	Central Oregon Fall Colors 2026Cascade Center of Photography	workshop	Central Oregon Cascades (Central Oregon)		Attend →
2026-10-19 12:00 PM	Waterfalls & Fall Color: Silver Falls to the Columbia River Gorge & BeyondJames Lorentson Photography	workshop	Silver Falls State Park / Cascade Locks area (Oregon (Silver Falls State Park and Columbia River Gorge))	$1,995	Attend →

This Week

UNPOSED

Open for Nominations: The 2026 RPS Awards

The Discerning Eye Exhibition 2026

Call for Artists: CICA Contemporary Art Solo Show Series Spring 2027

This Month

Brian Black Memorial Award

Solo Show/Small Group: 2027

Politics in Collage: Midterm Report on the Rise of Authoritarianism

A Show of Heads: Call for Entries

Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant 2026

Liu Shiming Artist Grants

David Whitehouse Research Residency for Artists

Aesthetica Art Prize 2026

2027 Creative Residency Application

Lucie Foundation Scholarships

CLWAC 129th Anniversary Annual Open Juried Exhibition

Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards

LSI 2026 Photography Grant Competition

Happily Ever After

93rd Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature

Eyeshot Open Call 2026

Open Call: Cite the past, sight the stars

NOAA's 2026 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest

SQUARE

PhotoVogue 2026 Open Call: Creativity as Rebellion

Call for Artists: "Movements" International Exhibition

Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards and Archibald Cason Edwards Senior Fellowship

Sheila Gulley Pleasants Fellowship

2026 Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize

SELF PORTRAIT

Next Month

The Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center Fellowship

CURRENTS

Ars Biologica ArtXScience Residency Open Call 2027–2028

Call for ARTS at King Street Station Exhibitions

2026 Lucie Foundation Scholarship Program

Botanical Photographer of the Year

eidolon Grant 2026

The Working Artist Grant / Art Purchase Award

Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Open Study/Research Awards

World Street Photo Awards 2026

The W. Eugene Smith Grant 2026

Later

Arts in Parks

Nature Photography Contest 2026 – International Nature Photography Awards

12th Regional Juried Photography Exhibition

$4,500 and $1,000 Artist Grants - The Hopper Prize Fall 2026

Sony World Photography Awards – Student Competition

Anthology Photography Competition 2026

Blue Koi International Art Competition

Sony World Photography Awards – Single Image Competition

Sony World Photography Awards – Youth Competition

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Open Competition

2026 Sony World Photography Awards - Youth Competition

2026 Alpha Female Award

Sony World Photography Awards 2027

Puffin Foundation Annual Artist Grant Program

Belfast Photo Festival

1st International Mute Photo Festival (IMPhF 2027) - FREE Entry

CEWE Photo Award 2026

This Week

Monthly Photography Meetup at Grumpy Bean

This Month

Pending: Guided Tour with Cynthia MacMillan

RETROSPECTIVE Artist Reception

Rose City PhotoFair

Next Month

Fall Session Starts

Central Oregon Fall Colors 2026

Waterfalls & Fall Color: Silver Falls to the Columbia River Gorge & Beyond