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 Digital Art Contest 2026 — an art competition

International Digital Art Contest 2026 — an international digital art exhibition in Bosnia and Herzegovina

International open call for digital artists: animation, digital photography and video art, featuring an exhibition in Bosnia and a virtual …

Archifoto 2026 — a European architectural photography competition

Archifoto 2026 — an international European architectural photography competition featuring an exhibition in France

An international architectural photography competition with online submissions and an exhibition in France for creators of documentary photo series …

Eurostars Photography Award — a photography competition in Barcelona with a prize of €5,000

Eurostars Grand Marina Photography Award — international photography competition in Barcelona with a €5,000 prize

An international photography competition in Barcelona offering a prize of €5,000 for original photographic triptychs on architecture and the urban …

Obra Abierta 2026 — a competition in Spain with a prize of €10,000

Obra Abierta 2026 — international contemporary art competition with a €10,000 prize and exhibition in Spain

An international contemporary art competition for artists, photographers and digital artists, featuring an exhibition in Spain and a prize of …

HIPA — a photography competition with a prize fund of $1,000,000

HIPA 2026 — photography competition with a $1,000,000 prize fund and international participation

International photography competition with a $1,000,000 prize fund. Free entry, online submission. Categories include Family, AI, sport, portfolio and open …

Artes Mundi 12 — Artists shortlisted for the £40,000 prize

Artes Mundi 12 — artist nomination for a £40,000 prize and participation in an international biennial in the UK

International award in the UK: artists are invited to apply to take part in the biennial, the exhibition and the …

Global Peace Photo Award 2026 — a photography competition with a prize of €7,000

Global Peace Photo Award 2026 — international contest with prizes of up to €7,000 and exhibitions worldwide

International Peace Photography Competition: free to enter, with prizes of up to €7,000, exhibitions and publications for photographers from around …

1st Book Photo Grants — a €5,000 grant for photographers

Bourses du 1er livre photo — €5,000 grant for a first photobook, including a category for women photographers

Grant for creating a first photobook with a French publisher: €5,000, international categories including women photographers and artists from the …

COPIC AWARD — an international illustration competition with prizes of up to $1,500

COPIC AWARD 2026 — international illustration competition with prizes up to $1,500 and a finalist exhibition

Open competition with online submission, multiple prize categories, cash awards, publication, and a finalist exhibition. Open to artists from any …

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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