Award/Prize
Organizer Information: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. The Barbara Spohr Memorial Award encourages the development of Canadian contemporary photography by providing financial and creative assistance to an artist making a compelling contribution to the field. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Barbara Spohr Memorial Award for Photography 2027. This annual award supports […]
Organizer Information: Artes Mundi. The flagship international visual arts organization for Wales, based in Cardiff. Their acclaimed exhibition and prize signal a commitment to working with contemporary visual artists whose work engages with social reality and lived experience. Title & Description: The call for nominations is open for Artes Mundi 12 (AM12). Centred on the […]
Organizer Information: Visual Art Open (VAO) in partnership with the Visual Artists Association (VAA). The VAA represents a global community of over 25,000 members, providing resources to nurture artistic and professional growth. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 11th annual Visual Art Open (VAO26). This major international art award celebrates the diverse talents […]
Organizer Information: Toolip Art Gallery. A dynamic platform that aims to elevate artists by providing international exposure, financial rewards, and valuable connections within the global art market. Title & Description: Applications are open for the Toolip Art Contest 2026 – Painting Edition. This prestigious competition is dedicated exclusively to the art of painting. From all […]
Organizer Information: LABEA – Laboratory of Art, Science and Nature in co-creation with RCR Bunka Fundació (established by Pritzker Prize-winning RCR Arquitectes). This project is a living laboratory aimed at fostering interdisciplinary dialogues on the path towards an ecosocial transition. Title & Description: Applications are open for Forest Matter VIII (Materia Bosque). This is an […]
Organizer Information: The Pano Awards. Since 2010, the Epson International Pano Awards has been dedicated to the craft and art of panoramic photography, standing as the world’s largest competition devoted to the genre. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Epson International Pano Awards. The competition celebrates panoramic photography across three main tracks: […]
Organizer Information: The Lumen Prize. A New York-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit championing groundbreaking artists at the forefront of art and technology. The 2026 Awards Ceremony will be hosted in partnership with the Kunstsilo Museum in Norway. Title & Description: Applications are open for The 2026 Lumen Prize. Currently in its 15th year, this leading international award […]
Organizer Information: Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs. An organization that uses art as a tool for research, discovery, and empowerment, contributing to the largest youth environmental arts collection in the world. Title & Description: Applications are open for the 2026 Ocean Awareness Contest. The 2026 Theme is “Your Story, Our Ocean: How Our Ocean Sustains, […]
Organizer Information: World Nature Photography Awards (WNPA). A global nature and wildlife photography contest that believes in the power of photography to spotlight the majesty of the natural world and encourage environmental action. (Note: The WNPA plants a tree with every entry into the competition). Title & Description: Applications are open for the World Nature […]