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.

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 …

The Young Generation Art Prize is a prize of €10,000 and an exhibition.

Young Generation Art Award 2027 — €10,000 international prize for emerging artists

International art prize with a €10,000, exhibition and publication. Open to artists under 35 worldwide to gain visibility and enter …

Prix Virginia — open call for female photographers, with a prize of €10,000

The Prix Virginia is an international prize worth €10,000 that supports female photographers around the world

Open call for a series of 12–18 works: €10,000, exhibitions and curatorial attention for projects with a strong artistic vision …

The Alpine Fellowship is a £3,000 British award for artists

Alpine Fellowship Visual Art Prize — a British £3000 prize for an artwork on the theme “Joy”

An open call for artists from around the world: submit one artwork exploring the theme of ‘joy’ for a chance …

Digital Arts Prize — €20,000 for digital artists

Prix Arts numériques — open call for €20,000 in digital art in France, organised by the Academy of Fine Arts

Submit a completed digital artwork and win €20,000, as well as the opportunity to gain a foothold in France’s institutional …

British Art Prize — open call: £10,000 and an exhibition in London

British Art Prize 2026 — international competition with a London exhibition and £10,000 in prizes

International online competition with a London exhibition, £10,000 prize fund, magazine publication, and a chance to showcase and sell your …

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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