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Vogued: Open Call For Artists and Photographers by Boomer Gallery
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: March 12th, 2026 • Theme: Vogued • Prize: Exhibition in London • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE In a time when contemporary art is being reshaped by rapid technological and cultural change, understanding how to engage with it has become more relevant than ever. Today’s artists operate within a landscape where sophisticated digital works can be created almost instantly, while traditional techniques


Clover Gallery - Open Call: Light in Progress
• Clover Gallery • Deadline: March 29th, 2026 • Theme: Light in Progress • Prize: Online Exhibition + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE Light in Progress considers light not as a visible object to be depicted, but as a state of becoming. It explores the sensation of movement—of something awakening, gathering force, and intensifying over time. The focus is not on rendering brightness or illumination in a literal sense, but on communicating an inner clari


ACC CREATORS - Residency 2026: Call for Entries
• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is an international hub for creative production and cultural exchange, dedicated to exploring and amplifying the diversity of Asian culture and the arts. As a space where experimentation thrives, the ACC brings together innovative ideas and strong


The Boomer Gallery - Vogued: Open Call For Artists and Photographers
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: March 12th, 2026 • Theme: Vogued • Prize: Exhibition in London • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Contemporary art today exists within a rapidly shifting cultural and technological environment. Artists are working at a time when complex visual outputs can be generated in seconds through digital tools, while established artistic traditions continue to evolve through experimentation a


The Homiens Art Prize - Call for Entries
• Homiens • Deadline: February 26th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The Homiens Art Prize is a prestigious international award that grants over $12,000 USD annually to outstanding artists working across all mediums. Recognized globally for its commitment to artistic excellence, the prize is open to artists from every corner of the world and is designed to elevat


ACC CREATORS - Residency Open Call 2026
• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is an international institution dedicated to creative production and cultural exchange, with a strong commitment to promoting the diversity and complexity of Asian culture and artistic practices. Serving as an interdisciplinary pl


ReA! Art Fair 2026 - Open Call
• ReA! Art Fair • Deadline: May 6th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €1,500 + Exhibition in Milan (Italy) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The ReA! Art Fair Open Call welcomes emerging visual artists from around the world to submit their work for consideration in its upcoming edition. Dedicated to supporting independent creative practices, the fair provides a platform specifically designed to highlight fresh artistic perspectives and foster the growth of new voices w


Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026
• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Get ready for a bold, boundary-pushing edition of Bosch Parade , driven by the fearless artistic direction of curator David Bade . This year’s guiding idea— “Community meets artist meets Defects” —invites an exciting new form of collective creation. Bade is calling on artists to step out of their studio


PHMUSEUM - International Photography Grant 2026 Open Call
• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 Cash + 3 Solo Exhibitions • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Participation is open to photographers who wish to submit one or more structured projects developed around a specific theme, narrative thread, or conceptual framework. Applicants are encouraged to work freely within their own visual language, whether rooted in classical photographic traditions or driven by experime


Maison Perrier Art Prize 2026
• Maison Perrier • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: Emerging Art • Prize: €40,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE At its core, the competition is an initiative dedicated to nurturing the future of creativity by connecting emerging artists with influential figures in the contemporary art world. By pairing a promising talent with a major artist in a mentorship relationship, the MAISON PERRIER Art Prize encourages artistic exploration, experiment


ACC CREATORS - 2026 Residency Open Call
• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) stands as a global crossroads for creative production and cultural exchange, committed to celebrating and advancing the richness and diversity of Asian culture and the arts. More than a cultural institution, the ACC functions as a


Apila Ediciones - First Printing Award 2026
• Apila Ediciones • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Printing • Prize: €4,000 + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Since 2013, Apila’s First Printing Award has honored its mission to discover and celebrate new talent in children’s book illustration. As the 2026 edition approaches, the award continues this proud tradition, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential international competitions dedicated to unpublished p


The Boomer Gallery - Vogued 2nd Edition: Call For Artists and Photographers
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: March 12th, 2026 • Theme: Vogued • Prize: Exhibition in London • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The present moment in contemporary art is defined by simultaneity—by the coexistence of countless ideas, tools, and perspectives unfolding at the same time. Approaching art today means navigating a landscape where boundaries are constantly dissolving. Digital systems are capable of prod


PHMUSEUM - International Photography Grant 2026
• P.M.O.H. • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Open • Prize: €10,000 Cash + 3 Solo Exhibitions • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Photographers are invited to take part by submitting one or more complete projects developed around a clearly defined theme, concept, or narrative direction. Projects may explore any subject matter and are open to a wide range of visual languages, from traditional documentary approaches to more experimental and con


The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) - 2026 Residency Open Call
• ACC CREATORS • Deadline: March 1st, 2026 • Category: Artists / Creators / Interdisciplinary • Prize: $13,785 + Residency + Travel + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The National Asian Culture Center (ACC) is a leading international institution dedicated to creative production and cultural exchange, with a mission to nurture and expand the diversity of Asian culture and the arts. As a dynamic hub for artistic dialogue, the ACC bring


Call For Artists and Photographers: Contemporary by The Boomer Gallery
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Most artists carry an ongoing internal dialogue alongside their practice. It is a conversation shaped by comparison and reflection—by looking at the work of admired figures, questioning one’s own relevance, and asking difficult, often unspoken questions: Is this work e


Zone - 5th Collective Book: Call for Entries
• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Here we go again. We’re opening submissions for ZONE’s fifth collective book. If you’ve followed us before, you probably know what this means. If not, here’s a closer look at how we work and what we’re looking for. ZONE is driven by an interest in what happens when images meet. Not just visually, but conc


VOYZX Fine Art Project - Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale 2026
• VOYZX Fine Art Project


NYU Abu Dhabi - The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
• NYU Abu Dhabi


The Homiens Art Prize - Call for Entries
• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The Homiens Art Prize is a prestigious international award that grants over $12,000 USD annually to outstanding artists working across all mediums. Recognized globally for its commitment to artistic excellence, the prize is open to artists from every corner of the world and is designed to elevate


The Boomer Gallery - Call For Artists and Photographers: Contemporary
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more For many artists, making work is inseparable from an ongoing internal conversation. It unfolds quietly, often relentlessly—measuring each new piece against the work of heroes, against histories of art, against imagined expectations. It asks difficult questions in the b


Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026
• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE This year, Bosch Parade is embracing a daring and imaginative approach, championed by artist curator David Bade , who invites everyone involved to take part in something bold, communal, and transformative. His guiding theme— “Community meets artist meets Defects” —urges artists to leave the comfort of their studios and


Maison Perrier Art Prize 2026
• Maison Perrier • Deadline: March 31st, 2026 • Category: Emerging Art • Prize: €40,000 + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE The competition is designed to actively support the future of contemporary creativity by fostering a meaningful exchange between established and emerging artistic voices. Through this initiative, a renowned international artist is invited to mentor an emerging talent, creating a unique opportunity for artistic growth, professional


The Boomer Gallery - Contemporary 7th Edition: Call For Artists and Photographers
• Boomer Gallery London • Deadline: February 4th, 2026 • Theme: Contemporary • Prize: Exhibition in London + Exposure • Entry Fees: Free Submission (Pay if Selected) • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Most artists move through their practice accompanied by a quiet but persistent inner dialogue. It is a voice that compares, measures, and questions—holding one’s own work up against admired predecessors and contemporaries, weighing its relevance, and repeatedly asking:


The Homiens Art Prize - Open Call 2026
• Homiens • Deadline: January 30th, 2026 • Category: Art & Photography • Prize: $12,000 Awarded Annually + Exhibition • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more The Homiens Art Prize is a globally respected award dedicated to supporting artists and helping propel their careers to new levels of visibility and success. Awarding more than $12,000 USD each year, the prize is open to artists from around the world and embraces all forms of artistic practice. By


Gottlieb Foundation - Individual Support Grant
• Gottlieb Foundation


Zone - 5th Collective Book Open Call
• Zone • Deadline: January 31st, 2026 • Category: Visual Art • Prize: Publication (Digital & Print) + Exposure • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Here we go again. We are excited to announce the Open Call for ZONE’s fifth collective book. By now, many of you already know how this process unfolds—but if you’re new here, let us take a moment to explain. At the core of ZONE is a fascination with the conversations that arise when images from entirely d


"What’s New" Call for Entries by Clover Gallery
• Clover Gallery • Deadline: January 11th, 2026 • Theme: New • Prize: Online Exhibition + Promotion • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more A new year signals possibility—a chance to explore, reinvent, and renew our creative vision. It is a time to step into discovery and allow growth to guide the work we make. What’s New invites artists to present works that embody change and forward movement: a brand-new piece, an innovative idea, an unexpected style


BBA Artist Prize - Call for Entries 2026
• BBA Gallery • Deadline: January 12th, 2026 • Category: Several Categories • Prize: €1,000 + Exhibition in Berlin (Germany) • Entry Fees: Yes • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Visual impact, meaningful storytelling, innovative conceptual approaches, technical mastery, and a strong sense of subject depth and understanding are just some of the important factors our jury of industry experts will consider when reviewing submissions. Together, these criteria allow us


VOYZX Fine Art Project - Riga Contemporary Surrealism Biennale 2026
• VOYZX Fine Art Project


Apila Ediciones - First Printing Award 2026
• Apila Ediciones • Deadline: February 15th, 2026 • Theme: Printing • Prize: €4,000 + Publication • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more In 2026, Apila’s First Printing Award continues to cement its role as a benchmark of excellence and innovation in the world of children’s picture books. This international competition, dedicated to illustrators who have yet to publish a book with an ISBN, has become synonymous with creative originality and visual sto


NYU Abu Dhabi - The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award
• NYU Abu Dhabi


Bosch Parade - “Powered by Defect” Open Call Edition 2026
• Bosch Parade • Deadline: February 19th, 2026 • Theme: Powered by Defect • Prize: € 5,450 + € 3.000 – € 10.000 • Entry Fees: Free • REGISTRATION: CLOSED, Click HERE for more Bosch Parade is embarking on an ambitious new direction, guided by the bold and innovative vision of artist and curator David Bade . This edition centers around the concept “Community meets artist meets Defects,” a theme that serves as the foundation for a collaborative creative journey. Bade invites
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