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ND Photography Awards 2026
The highly acclaimed Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) has launched its prestigious 2026 photography competition, inviting professionals and amateurs worldwide to submit their best work for a chance to win over $10,000 in cash and awards and gain international recognition. Established in 2014, the ND Awards has cemented its
Grid Photo Gallery’s Photography of the Year 2025
Grid Photo Gallery is excited to announce the launch of its prestigious Photography of the Year 2025 competition. This open-themed challenge invites global photographers to submit their strongest work to compete against the gallery’s most outstanding images showcased throughout the year. The exhibition is a visual celebration of excellence, welcoming
2026 ZEKE Photography Awards
The Social Documentary Network (SDN) has announced the opening of the 2026 ZEKE Awards for Documentary Photography, offering a total of $5,000 across two major categories for visual storytellers documenting critical global issues and solutions. The annual awards recognise excellence in long-form documentary projects and aim to promote visual stories
Envision Kindness Select Photographers Program – Photo Competition
The non-profit organisation Envision Kindness has officially launched its 2025 “Our World is Kind” Photo Contest, seeking to collect images of kindness, compassion, and connection from photographers worldwide. Now in its seventh year, the free-to-enter contest aims to build a positive visual portfolio used to inspire emotional well-being and counteract
2026 Black & White Photo Awards – refocus Awards
The ReFocus Awards has launched its 2026 Black & White Photo Contest, calling on photographers worldwide to submit their most exceptional monochrome images for international recognition and valuable career-boosting prizes. Dedicated to celebrating the depth, mood, and timeless quality of black and white photography, the contest offers a significant platform
Belfast Photo Festival 2026 Open Submission
The Belfast Photo Festival, hailed as “One of the best photography festivals in the world” (Capture Magazine), has opened its call for entries for the 2026 Open Submission. The festival, the largest annual celebration of photography in the UK and Ireland, offers career-defining opportunities and significant global exposure for photographers.
The Art of Street Photography 2026 – Call For Entry
CG (The Chateau Gallery) has issued an international call for entries for its upcoming juried online exhibition, “The Art of Street Photography 2026.” The gallery is seeking compelling images that capture the essence of the human condition and transform the mundane into the extraordinary within public spaces. Street photography is
The Abstract Image – Praxis Photo Arts Center
Praxis Gallery Photo Arts Center has announced an international call for submissions for its upcoming exhibition, “The Abstract Image.” The gallery invites photographers to submit lens-based artwork that explores the world through an abstracted perspective, emphasising pure visual expression over literal representation. The exhibition’s theme encourages artists to depart from
Open Theme Photography Contest – THE ARTIST GALLERY AWARDS
The Artist Gallery Awards has announced the launch of its “Open Theme Photography Contest 2025,” inviting photographers globally to submit their strongest work across all genres without any thematic restrictions. Unlike specialised competitions, this contest is designed to celebrate artistic vision in its purest form, encouraging participants to showcase the
IPFA Award 2025 – International Photography Association Festival
The International Photography Festivals Association (IPFA) has launched its 2025 IPFA Award, positioning the competition as a unique platform to connect photographers directly with curators and audiences around the world. The open call is more than a prize; it is a global movement designed to enhance the visibility and mobility
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