Photography Contest
Photoworks Open Call 2026
Deadline |
12/01/25Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
Cash PrizeHost |
Photoworks
We are looking to commission a a photographer or a lens-based artist to create a new image to mark and celebrate the start of 2026.
This is a playful opportunity to experiment and create a non-conventional image that indicates the start of a new year. The final image will be shared across our social media platforms and it will be sent to a mailing list that includes curators, editors, artists and industry professionals. Equally, the final image will be printed as a postcard and shipped with all the Photoworks shop orders across 2026.
This is an international opportunity and we offer a £500 fee and an Instagram Takeover in January 2026.
Apply for free by filling out the form in the button below. Here you can send us a link to your website or Instagram profile to understand your visual language.
We are looking forward to hearing from you, wherever you are in the world!
This is a playful opportunity to experiment and create a non-conventional image that indicates the start of a new year. The final image will be shared across our social media platforms and it will be sent to a mailing list that includes curators, editors, artists and industry professionals. Equally, the final image will be printed as a postcard and shipped with all the Photoworks shop orders across 2026.
This is an international opportunity and we offer a £500 fee and an Instagram Takeover in January 2026.
Apply for free by filling out the form in the button below. Here you can send us a link to your website or Instagram profile to understand your visual language.
We are looking forward to hearing from you, wherever you are in the world!
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ENDS 01/09/26
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ENDS 02/15/26
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ENDS 03/01/26
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ENDS 03/31/26
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ENDS 05/17/26
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