INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS, ART FAIRS, AND OPEN CALLS

These formats help artists and art professionals find real entry points into the international context, gain initial participation experience, and build a professional trajectory without gallery representation.

International Day of Light Photo Contest — an international photography competition with a prize of $2,500

An international photo contest with prizes of up to $2,500 for photographers worldwide. Free entry, publication of the best works, …

Münzenberg Forum Art Competition — €5,000 art competition

Münzenberg Forum Art Competition — international contemporary art competition with a €5,000 prize fund

An international competition for artists, photographers and film-makers aged 40 or under, with a prize fund of €5,000, an exhibition …

The Françoise Demulder Prize — an €8,000 grant for photojournalists

Prix Françoise Demulder — international competition for women photojournalists with an €8,000 prize

An international competition for women photojournalists with an €8,000 prize for a documentary photo project and presentation at Visa pour …

The 2026 Prix Camera Clara — €8,000 prize for photographers working with large-format cameras

An international prize of €8,000 for photographers working with large-format cameras. An exhibition, recognition and support for artists’ projects …

Eamonn McCabe Fellowship 2026 — £3,000 for photographers

Eamonn McCabe Fellowship 2026 — International £3000 Fellowship for Photographers Under 30

International £3000 fellowship for photographers under 30 to develop a new photography project on sporting achievement. Publication in The Guardian …

The Homiens Art Prize — an international competition for artists

Homiens Art Prize — $12,000 for artists and publication on an international curatorial platform

Over $12,000 in prize money, publicity, a place in the final and international exposure for artists of all disciplines and …

Joan Wakelin Award 2026 — £2,000 for photographers

Joan Wakelin Award 2026 — a £2,000 international scholarship from the Royal Photographic Society

An international grant of £2,000 for a new documentary photography project on a social issue. Open to photographers and photojournalists …

The BUAT Curatorial Award — a curatorial prize for artists

The BUAT Curatorial Award 2026 — a curatorial prize and solo exhibition for artists in Barcelona

International competition for artists. The winner receives a 10-day solo exhibition, curatorial support, and a presentation at BUAT Gallery in …

Hidden Narratives 2026 — an exhibition for Belarusian artists

Hidden Narratives 2026 — an open call for Belarusian artists and an exhibition in Warsaw

An exhibition in Warsaw for artists of Belarusian origin. Curatorial and production support for projects exploring memory, experience and identity …

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This page features current international art competitions and open calls for artists in 2026. The list is regularly updated: active programs remain in the catalogue, while completed ones are automatically moved to the archive. This allows you to track only current deadlines and use the archive to prepare future applications.

We manually select international art competitions and open calls for artists, focusing on transparent participation conditions and real opportunities for exhibitions and awards. The selection includes programs that allow artists to present their work, develop their portfolio, and participate in international projects.

The red date on the card indicates the application deadline. It helps you quickly navigate timelines and not miss important competitions and open calls. We recommend planning ahead to prepare your portfolio and submit your application without rushing.

Yes, the platform features international competitions and open calls for artists from different countries. We select programs open to a wide geography, including participants from Eastern Europe and Russian-speaking artists. All competitions go through manual verification of participation requirements.

Current art competitions and open calls for artists are published on the platform and regularly updated. We collect not only individual competition programs, but also add specialized resources and platforms where you can find new opportunities. This allows you to use the site as a single tool for searching and analyzing international art competitions.

Many competitions and open calls are aimed at young and emerging artists. We highlight such opportunities in titles and descriptions to make them easier to find. This helps identify competitions with accessible requirements and start participating in international exhibitions and projects.

The platform features competitions and open calls for photographers, including international photography contests, awards, and exhibition opportunities. These programs often involve submitting series of works in documentary or artistic photography and provide opportunities to receive awards, participate in exhibitions, and gain professional recognition.

Yes, the platform features international competitions and open calls available not only to individual artists, but also to non-profit organizations (NGOs), collectives, and curatorial projects. We also include programs that support different groups, including women, LGBTQ+ communities, and social initiatives.

If you would like to submit an international opportunity for publication, please contact us by email

All submissions are reviewed manually as part of our curatorial process