Award/Prize

CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, supports photographic and lens-based artists by offering direct funding, exhibition opportunities, professional development, and publication features. In 2025, CENTER is providing $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition, access to the Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, and features in LENSCRATCH.   Information & Application Details: Early […]

CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been supporting photographic and lens-based artists since 1994 by providing funding, exhibition opportunities, and career development programs. In 2025, CENTER is offering $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition at its new gallery and education hub, access to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, a featured […]

CENTER, a non-profit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been supporting photographic and lens-based projects since 1994. The 2025 call offers $16,000 in funding, exhibition opportunities, portfolio reviews, publication features, and professional development. The Project Development Grant provides financial support for fine art, reportage, or documentary works-in-progress.   Information & Application Details: Early […]

CENTER, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been supporting photographers and lens-based artists since 1994 by providing direct funding, exhibitions, portfolio reviews, and educational opportunities. In 2025, the organization will offer $16,000 in funding, a group exhibition at its new gallery, admission to Review Santa Fe portfolio reviews, featured publication within […]

The World Habitat Awards recognize exceptional housing projects that contribute to improving the lives of people in need of affordable and adequate housing. Every year, innovative housing solutions from around the world are evaluated, with the top projects receiving Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards. The competition is organized by World Habitat in partnership with UN-Habitat. […]

Viviane Esders Photography Competition

The COAL Prize 2025 is dedicated to freshwater, emphasizing the vital role of water in life and its urgent need for protection and restoration. The prize seeks artistic projects that highlight the symbolic, sacred, and ecological significance of freshwater, fostering awareness and action towards its conservation. Launched in 2010, the COAL Prize identifies, promotes, and […]

The Eduard Bargheer Stiftung Fellowship was established by the painter Eduard Bargheer (1901–1979) to support young visual artists, particularly painters. Bargheer himself benefited from scholarships early in his career, and through this foundation, he aimed to give back by funding young artists. Since 1978, the foundation has awarded fellowships to painters to support their artistic […]

The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is an annual award supporting under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need. The grant aims to promote American art and provide financial support to artists working outside mainstream trends.   Information and Application Details: Deadline: April 1, 2025 Grant Amount: Ranges from $5,000 […]