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, […]
PhMuseum is a curated independent platform sharing visual language and its culture. Since 2012 we have been focused on finding diverse ways to display photography, educate, and connect with a growing community. Our mission is to discover, support and promote photographers, working as an innovative talent incubator. Discover our initiatives and come visit us in […]
The Hopper Prize is currently accepting applications for its 2026 artist grants, designed to support visual artists and photographers at all career stages. This open call serves as a dedicated pathway for creators to present their work to an international panel of curators, gallerists, and arts administrators. Eligibility is open to all artists worldwide who […]
CICA Museum invites international artists to submit their work for the Contemporary Art Solo Show Series. This opportunity provides selected artists with a dedicated platform to present a solo body of work within a professional gallery setting. Participating artists will be granted a one-week solo exhibition in a gallery space of approximately 44 square meters. […]
A Smith Gallery invites photographers of all levels to submit their work for the seventh annual “Photographic Performance 2026.” This call seeks compelling solo or cooperative exhibition concepts that explore the narrative potential of photography. Submissions may include traditional photographic images, photography integrated with mixed media, sculpture, or installation-based works, provided the body of work […]
TARTGET PAINTING PRIZE is a private initiative dedicated to the promotion of art. Our main goal is to give visibility to creators, encourage artistic production, and offer valuable content to enthusiasts, collectors, and galleries. The fundamental driving force of this cultural project is the international painting competition. This online contest culminates in the awards ceremony […]
The Photometria International Photography Festival invites photographers from across the globe to participate in its 18th edition. This year’s theme, ‘Coming of Age (18+),’ explores the transition to adulthood as a multifaceted social and internal condition, moving beyond simple chronological milestones. Artists are encouraged to submit original works that reflect on the fragility and boldness […]
The Minimalist Photography Awards is an international competition that celebrates the beauty of simplicity in photography. It highlights images that use minimal elements, clean composition, and strong visual impact to tell powerful stories. Open to photographers worldwide, the awards showcase a wide range of categories and styles, proving that less can truly be more. Beyond […]
The Michael Hartnett Annual Poetry Award celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, offering a significant prize of €8,000 to an established poet. This year, the competition focuses on English-language works, continuing its tradition of alternating between Irish and English languages annually. To be eligible, candidates must have published their third or subsequent volume of poetry within the […]
Artists, filmmakers, and digital creators are invited to submit moving image works for ‘Artificial Imagination,’ a growing archive of video works exploring the relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence. Selected works will be featured in a video installation at Prompt, an event celebrating AI and creativity, taking place in the gardens of an old […]