International Photography Awards (IPA) 2026

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International Photography Awards (IPA) 2026
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About the Call Full Details

The International Photography Awards (IPA) is a sister-effort of the Lucie Foundation. It conducts an annual competition for professional, non-professional, and student photographers on a global scale. It is highly prestigious, with winners being celebrated at the annual Lucie Awards gala in New York or other major international cities. The jury consists of world-renowned gallerists, photo editors, and curators.

Entry Fees

Single Image:
Professional: $40
Non-Professionals: $30
Student: $20

Series (2-9 images)
Professional: $65
Non-Professionals: $55
Student: $35

The Prizes

Primary Award Value THE WINNER OF THIS AWARD WILL RECEIVE:

The IPA Trophy, awarded at the IPA Awards Gala
$10,000 cash prize
Work exhibited in the IPA Curated “Best of Show” exhibition
Work screened at the IPA Awards Gala and at the House of Lucie Galleries around the world
Published in the IPA Annual Book
Press release and newsletter announcements to over 130,000 IPA members

CATEGORY WINNERS–PROFESSIONAL:

$1,000 cash prize
2 Tickets to attend the IPA Awards Gala as a finalist for International Photographer of the Year
$500 travel allowance*
Work screened at the IPA Awards Gala and at the House of Lucie Galleries around the world
IPA Trophy, awarded at IPA Best of Show opening event
Work exhibited in the curated Best of Show exhibition
Published in the IPA Annual Book
Press release and newsletter announcements to over 130,000 IPA members