For 2026, the State of Carinthia is offering a grant of EUR 6,000, which includes accommodation and workspace in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. The grant supports projects in the fields of artistic photography and media art that demonstrate an innovative use of new media and technologies.

Deadline: 10.12.2025
Info: www.kulturchannel.at

The Annual Photography Awards 2025 are accepting submissions from photographers around the world in up to five categories. Single images and series that impress with their technical quality, clear visual language, and thematic relevance are eligible. The selected works will be awarded cash prizes of up to USD 2,500, as well as digital medals and certificates.

Deadline: 14.12.2025
Info: annualphotoawards.com

International media artists are invited to submit their work for the European Media Art Festival 2026 until December 22, 2025, with selected entries receiving artist fees. The festival welcomes innovative projects in the fields of Film (experimental short and feature films), Installation (interactive, site-specific, or sculptural works), and Expanded (performances, live events, and workshops). Based on the submissions, the curatorial team will shape the festival program, which will take place from April 22 to 26, 2026. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition at Kunsthalle Osnabrück, on view until May 25, 2026.

Deadline: 22.12.2025
Info: www.emaf.de

As part of the steirischer herbst partner program for 2026, artists and cultural initiatives are invited to submit innovative project proposals. Projects from all disciplines of contemporary art are welcome, particularly those that address social issues and open up new perspectives. The program aims to provide the local art and cultural scene with a platform for presentation during the festival.

Deadline: 12.01.2026
Info: www.steirischerherbst.at

Submissions are now open for the Sony World Photography Awards 2026, one of the world’s most significant and prestigious photography competitions. The deadline for the Open Competition is January 6, 2026, while photographic series for the Professional Competition can be submitted until January 13, 2026. Prizes of up to USD 25,000 will be awarded across ten categories.

Deadline: 13.01.2026
Info: worldphoto.org

The German Society for Photography awards the Otto Steinert Prize – DGPh Förderpreis für Fotografie for the 23rd time. The prize offers emerging photographers a platform for visibility and artistic development. Professional photographers and artists who work with photography as an artistic medium are eligible to apply. Three awards will be granted, with a total prize fund of EUR 6,000, honoring independent and forward-looking projects.

Deadline: 15.01.2026
Info:www.dgph.de

The World Press Photo Contest is among the most respected international
competitions in professional photojournalism and documentary photography. For the upcoming edition, photographers are welcome to submit single images, series, or long-term projects. Entry is free of charge.

Deadline: 17.01.2026
Info: worldpressphoto.org

The Aenne Biermann Prize for Contemporary German Photography is open to photographers at all stages of their careers. The aim of the prize is to support contemporary photographic work and to make current developments in photography as an artistic medium visible. Awarded by the City of Gera and SV SparkassenVersicherung, the prize includes an exhibition at the Museum für Angewandte Kunst Gera, a publication, and prize money. All photographers residing in Germany are eligible to participate.

Deadline: 25.01.2026
Info: www.gera.de/biermann-preis

On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, C/O Berlin is repositioning its Talent Award for artists under 35. From 2026 onward, the award will be shaped by annually changing thematic focuses and, for the first time, presented as an open call. The inaugural theme, Body Politics, foregrounds the body as a site of power, identity, and resistance within contemporary photography. The award includes a solo exhibition at C/O Berlin, a publication with Spector Books, and prize money of EUR 5,000.

Deadline: 25.01.2026
Info: co-berlin.org

The Francisco Carolinum Linz commemorates the first surviving photograph by Nicéphore Niépce and, 200 years after its creation, invites artists with a connection to Upper Austria to apply for the exhibition of the same name under the motto “WHAT A VIEW!”. Submissions may comprise one to three works in the media of photography, video, or installation. In addition, a prize for artistic photography endowed with EUR 3,000 will be awarded among all submissions.

Deadline: 26.01.2026
Info: ooekultur.at

The City of Vienna is accepting applications for individual funding for film projects until the end of January. Funding is available for experimental films, documentary films, as well as short and feature-length films with Vienna as the primary filming location. Eligible to apply are adults, sole proprietorships, legal entities, and partnerships with their residence or registered office in Vienna.

Deadline: 31.01.2026
Info: www.wien.gv.at

The Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research is announcing the State Prize and Promotion Award for Science Journalism 2026. The awards recognize journalistic contributions from 2024/2025 that communicate science clearly and demonstrate societal relevance. The State Prize carries a reward of EUR 6,000, and the Promotion Award is endowed with EUR 3,000.

Deadline: 31.01.2026
Info: www.bmfwf.gv.at

The Austrian Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS) annually acquires works of fine art and photography by artists working in Austria as well as by Austrian citizens living abroad. The aim is to support current artistic practices and to integrate them into public collections.

Deadline: 31.01.2026
Info: www.bmwkms.gv.at

The Province of Carinthia is launching the 2026 Cultural Award along with several recognition and promotion awards. These prizes honor outstanding artistic and cultural achievements of national or international significance. Award amounts range from EUR 5,000 to EUR 20,000. Applications and nominations are accepted until January 31, 2026.

Deadline: 31.01.2026
Info: www.kulturchannel.at

With the German Youth Photography Award 2026, the German Photographic Society (DGPh) once again supports young talents up to the age of 25. The main theme “A House, A Boat, A Car” invites reflection on ownership, social issues, and visions for the future. Participants may also submit works in the “Open Competition” or explore creative approaches in the “Experiments” section.

Deadline: 02.02.2026
Info: www.jugendfotopreis.de

With the support of Galerie Winter and the Federal Ministry Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport, Republic of Austria (BMWKMS), the Birgit Jürgenssen Prize will once again be awarded in 2026. The prize honors a student of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna for works in the fields of photography, video and digital media, drawing, sculpture, or painting. The award carries a prize money of EUR 5,000 and pays tribute to the multimedia legacy of Birgit Jürgenssen (1949–2003).

Deadline: 03.02.2026
Info: calls.akbild.ac.at

In 2026, the Goethe-Institut is offering the six-month Goethe Fellowship at the documenta archive in Kassel. The fellowship supports a research stay from May to October 2026 with a monthly stipend of EUR 2,000. Applicants should have expertise in modern and contemporary art and demonstrated achievements in scholarly, artistic, or curatorial research.

Deadline: 05.02.2026
Info: www.goethe.de/en

The State of Vorarlberg supports individual artistic projects across various disciplines, including fine and applied arts, photography, and new media. The aim is to support local creative practitioners and to strengthen the art scene in Vorarlberg.

Deadline: 08.02.2026
Info: vorarlberg.at

Phileas - The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art focuses on the international promotion of Austrian contemporary art and, in cooperation with the art magazine Frieze, offers a workshop on text publishing. As part of the FRIEZE NEW WRITERS funding programme, emerging writers aged 18 and over who are residents of Austria, Germany, or Switzerland are invited to apply for a free-to-attend, three-day intensive course taking place from April 9 to April 11, 2026. Applicants must have published no more than three art reviews in English. Submissions should include an unpublished review of a current art exhibition or a single artwork and must be sent by February 13, 2026.

Deadline: 13.02.2026
Info: www.phileas.art

With the residency and exhibition programme Artist Meets Archive #5, Internationale Photoszene Köln invites artists from around the world to engage with the holdings and histories of photographic archives. The call seeks projects that emerge directly from an in-depth exploration of archival collections. The residencies will take place in summer 2026 in cooperation with participating archives, and the resulting artistic works will be presented in 2027 as part of the Photoszene Festival.

Deadline: 15.02.2026
Info: www.photoszene.de

In 2026, the Kulturankerzentrum F23 once again announces an Artist-in-Residence programme. Students of art universities are invited to submit a representative work from their artistic practice and, through a public presentation, qualify for semester-long use of atelier.zwei at the Kulturankerzentrum F23 in Vienna. The winner will be selected by public vote.

Deadline: 22.02.2026
Info: www.f23.at/air/

The 72nd International Short Film Festival Oberhausen will take place from April 28 to May 3, 2026, offering filmmakers from around the world the opportunity to present their works to an international audience. Films for the five announced competitions can be submitted until January 19, 2026, while the deadline for the MuVi Award competition has been extended to February 22, 2026. The selection will be announced in mid-March 2026.

Deadlines: 19.01.2025, 22.02.2026
Info: www.kurzfilmtage.de

In 2026, the Haus für Medienkunst Oldenburg will award a total of three fellowships funded by the Stiftung Niedersachsen. Selected artists will each receive EUR 12,500 to support the development of new work. The fellowships are open to a broad range of artistic practices, from media art, video art, and web-based projects to sound and audiovisual installations. The awards will be decided by an international jury. Applications can be submitted online until the end of February 2026.

Deadline: 26.02.2026
Info: hausmedienkunst.de/ueber-uns/stipendien/

The PhMuseum Photography Grant is an annual initiative by PhMuseum, Bologna, that promotes the importance of photography and visual storytelling. A total of four prizes worth EUR 10,000 will be awarded. Additionally, works and projects will be selected from the submissions to be awarded solo exhibitions and opportunities to participate in international festivals. All approaches to photographic storytelling are eligible, ranging from traditional documentary photography to experimental methods.

Deadline (extended): 26.02.2026
Info: phmuseum.com

The Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media, and Sport (BMWKMS) is calling for submissions for the Austrian Bookstore Award 2026 and the competition Austria’s Most Beautiful Books 2025. The Bookstore Award honors dedicated bookstores with five prizes of EUR 10,000 each, for a total of EUR 50,000. As part of the Austria’s Most Beautiful Books 2025 competition, three state prizes for outstanding book design, each worth EUR 3,000, are donated by the BMWKMS.

Deadline: 28.02.2026
Info: www.bmwkms.gv.at

The Hasselblad Masters 2026 invite photographers from around the world to submit their best work across various categories, including landscape, portrait, street, and architecture, among others. In addition, young talents up to the age of 21 can submit photographs without thematic or genre restrictions in the Project//21 category. Alongside the prestigious title of “Hasselblad Master”, winners will receive a creative fund of EUR 5,000 as well as technical equipment from Hasselblad.

Deadline: 28.02.2026
Info: www.hasselblad.com

MGLC Švicarija, the creative and residential centre of MGLC – International Centre of Graphic Arts, in collaboration with the Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory, is offering a fully funded one-month residency in Ljubljana from October 1 to 31, 2026. Applications are open to art historians, researchers, art critics, and cultural journalists with a proven publication record and an excellent command of English. The application must include, among other materials, two previously published writing samples in English as well as a work plan. During the residency, the selected participant is expected to produce at least one text in English (essay, interview, column, etc.) on a chosen topic. The residency includes accommodation, partial reimbursement of travel expenses, and a monthly stipend of approximately EUR 1,350.

Deadline: 28.02.2026
Info: mglc.si

The Federal City of Bonn is filling the position of curator of contemporary/collection curator 21st century, at the Kunstmuseum Bonn as of September 1, 2026. The position involves expanding the collection of 21st-century art and designing temporary exhibitions. The museum has a significant collection of German art since 1945 and an outstanding collection of artist videos.

Deadline: 08.03.2026

Info: www.karriere.bonn.de

In 2026, Hyundai Artlab will once again be offering two Artlab Editorial Fellowships. The international open call is aimed at art critics of all levels of experience and aims to promote global networking and critical engagement with contemporary art. Working closely with mentors, fellows will produce regular contributions for the Artlab Editorial from May to December 2026. The fellowships are each endowed with USD 10,000.

Deadline: 09.03.2026
Info: artlab.hyundai.com

With the support of the EU program Creative Europe, the European Media Art Platform (EMAP) is announcing residencies for the year 2026. The call for applications is aimed at duos, collectives, or interested parties who would like to present a collaborative project. Artists working in the fields of digital, media, robot, and bio art are invited to apply. The funded residencies at partner institutions in Europe last two months and are supported by grants ranging from EUR 2,000 to EUR 6,000 and a project budget of EUR 4,000.

Deadline: 13.03.2026
Info: call.emare.eu

The Munich-based association FOTODOKS e.V. is looking for a project manager/co-curator for the 13th edition of the biennial festival for contemporary documentary photography. The position is available immediately. The position is fee-based, limited to 10–12 months, and involves the conception, organization, and implementation of the 2027 edition of the festival. The scope of work is 600 hours with a flat fee of EUR 15,000 gross.

Deadline: 15.03.2026
Info: www.fotodoks.de

For the fifth edition of the August Sander Award for portrait photography, artists are invited to submit works that primarily engage with the human portrait. Endowed with EUR 5,000, the prize is donated by Ulla and Kurt Bartenbach and awarded in cooperation with Photographische Sammlung / SK Stiftung Kultur, Cologne. It honours outstanding photographic positions and is awarded every two years. Eligible to apply are artists born on or after January 1, 1986 whose primary artistic practice is photography.

Deadline: 16.03.2026
Info: photographie-sk-kultur.de

The art organization RAVNIKAR Projects invites applications for its international annual residency as part of the “ENTER HERE 2026” program. The project is aimed at young artists working in the visual and intermedia arts, as well as collectives, who are interested in a research and production residency in Ljubljana from April 2026 to February 2027. The residency offers selected artists space for artistic development, networking, and exhibition opportunities in the context of RAVNIKAR's institutional programs. Participants also benefit from project support, professional integration, and international visibility.

Deadline: 16.03.2026

Info: ravnikar.org

Until March 9, 2026 projects can be submitted for the Athens Photo Festival 2026 Exhibition Program. Eligible submissions include works in photography and image-based practices, including installation, performance, and moving image. From the entries, approx. 80 artists will be selected to present their work at Benaki Museum / Pireos 138—the festival’s main venue—from June 10 to July 26, 2026. For selected contributions, the festival covers production costs and offers participating artists a complimentary two-night stay.

Deadline (extended): 17.03.2026
Info: photofestival.gr

RAY – Photography Triennial is an international festival that presents photography through exhibitions, talks, and educational programs, placing its social impact at the center. For its 2027 edition on the theme “TRUTHS,” the triennial is looking for an Associate Curator. From May 2026 to August 2027, the selected candidate will work closely with the curatorial team on developing the concept and program and will support the selection of artists. Applicants should have at least four years of curatorial experience working with photography. A key component of the application is a concept proposal outlining the applicant’s ideas for the theme “TRUTHS.” The application deadline is March 17, 2026. The position is remunerated with EUR 8,000, with travel costs covered up to EUR 2,000.

Deadline: 17.03.2026
Info

Kunstraum Niederoesterreich, based in Vienna, will once again award the H13 Lower Austria Prize for Performance in 2026. The only prize of its kind in Austria comes with a cash prize of EUR 5,000, a production budget of EUR 3,000, and the opportunity to use the Kunstraum Niederoesterreich premises for two weeks. Performance artists living in Austria are eligible to participate.

Deadline: 22.03.2026
Info: www.kunstraum.net

SK Stiftung Kultur is seeking a director for its Photographic Collection Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur, who will start as soon as possible. This permanent, full-time position is based in Cologne and involves the strategic and curatorial development of the collection, which focuses on factual and documentary photography. The collection, which includes over 40,000 works, features key holdings by August Sander, as well as Bernd and Hilla Becher. The foundation is seeking an experienced leader with expertise in photography, exhibition practice, and collection management.

Deadline: 12.04.2026

Info: www.sk-kultur.de

The State of Salzburg is offering seven fellowships for 2026 to support artists, each with a funding amount of EUR 12,000. The fellowship is open to applicants with a connection to Salzburg, such as those who have lived, been born, or studied there for at least two years. The submission deadline for the photography category is April 8, while applications for media art can be submitted until April 14.

Deadlines: 08.04.2026, 14.04.2026
Info: www.salzburg.gv.at

In cooperation with the Kontakt Collection, the University of Innsbruck awards a doctoral scholarship in the field of art history for a period of up to 24 months. The scholarship supports dissertation projects in art history, art theory, visual studies, or related fields with a focus on Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe from around 1960 onwards. It is further desired that applicants take into account artistic positions and themes represented in the Kontakt Collection. The scholarship amounts to EUR 1,120 per month and begins on October 1, 2026. The funded dissertation project will be supervised by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Magdalena Nieslony. Applicants must hold a degree (MA or equivalent) in art history, art theory, visual studies, or a comparable field with excellent results. Applications may be submitted in German or English by April 15, 2026.

Deadline: 15.04.2026
Info, Application Prerequisites: www.uibk.ac.at/de/kunstgeschichte

Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Wien (KÖR Wien) and INFOSCREEN Austria are announcing an open, anonymous competition for an artistic short-film on the theme “Humans and Intelligent Machines.” The competition seeks silent 20-second films by international artists and students aged 18 and older. The selected works will be shown from July 6 to August 30, 2026, on approximately 4,800 Infoscreens in public spaces throughout Austria. The prize money is EUR 1,000.

Deadline: 15.04.2026

Info: koer.or.at

The Carinthian Cultural Foundation announces its 4th Open Call on the theme “Peripheries in Transition.” Artists, cultural practitioners, and cultural organizations based in Austria are invited to submit innovative projects exploring the interaction between urban and rural spaces. Selected projects will be supported from a total funding pool of EUR 200,000.

Deadline: 17.04.2026
Info: www.kulturstiftung.at

The EXPOSED feat Witty Books Dummy Award is open to photographers and collectives with unpublished photobook projects. A jury will select twenty finalists from the submissions, whose dummy books will be presented at the EXPOSED Torino Photo Festival. The winning project will be published by Witty Books and produced in a print run of at least 400 copies. The editorial development of the publication will take place in 2026. The publication and presentation are planned for the 2027 festival edition.

Deadline: 19.04.2026
Info: exposed.to.it

Starting this year, the C/O Berlin Talent Award is open to submissions with a different focus each year. Texts on the topic of “Body Politics” are currently being sought from theorists under the age of 35 who engage with photography or image-based media. For this, two previously published texts addressing the theme of “Body Politics” may be submitted. The winner will conduct an interview with the art prize winner and write an essay on the project in the context of the exhibition’s theme. Both texts will appear in an accompanying publication. In addition, the winner will receive prize money of EUR 5,000.

Deadline: 20.04.2026

Info: co-berlin-talent-award-2026-theorist

The Art Embassy Network (ArtEN) invites artists living in the United Kingdom with Austrian roots to participate in the ArtEN Annual Exhibition 2026 at the Austrian Cultural Forum London. The group exhibition will take place in June 2026 during London Gallery Weekend. Submissions are sought in the fields of painting, sculpture, installation, photography, and mixed media, with no specific thematic requirements. Applicants must be actively engaged in artistic practice and have exhibition experience. Applications should include an artist statement and a portfolio. The Art Embassy Network promotes international artistic networking and exchange programs.

Deadline: 23.04.2026

Info: artembassynetwork.com

The TechnologieRegion Karlsruhe is announcing the “Peter Weibel” Art Prize. This two-stage competition is open to artists up to 40 years of age with ties to the region. Following a concept phase, ten projects will be selected for realization, and from these the jury will choose three winners. The prizes are endowed with EUR 12,000, EUR 8,000, and EUR 5,000 euros, and production costs will also be supported.

Deadline: 24.04.2026
Info: kunstpreis-in-der-trk.de

With FOTOHOF>CALLING, FOTOHOF once again announces its biennial format for artistic photography. The call is open to recent projects from across Europe that have not yet been presented in an institutional context. Around 25 positions will be published in the FOTOHOF>CALLING magazine, ten of which will be invited to Salzburg. There, they will present their work in October 2026 as part of a networking event in the form of a pop-up presentation.

Deadline: 26.04.2026

Info: calling.fotohof.at

The Athens Photo Festival (APhF) is calling for applications worldwide for its 2026 Book Program. The APhF Dummy Award feat. Chose Commune offers the opportunity to publish an unpublished photobook with a production budget of up to EUR 15,000. Additionally, the APhF Pick:26 Award honors a recent photobook with a prize of EUR 2,000. The application requires submission of either a photobook dummy or a previously published book, accompanied by a brief project description and a selection of images. The Athens Photo Festival is one of the most important platforms for contemporary photography. It takes place from June to July 2026, featuring international artists.


Deadline: 28.04.2026

Info: photofestival.gr

In 2026, the state of Upper Austria will present its state awards for culture and talent promotion prizes once again. The cultural awards are endowed with EUR 7,500 each and recognize outstanding artistic achievement. Additionally, grants of EUR 5,400 will be awarded to young talents. An independent jury of experts will select the award recipients. Artists with a connection to Upper Austria, either through their origin, residence, or a work of particular regional significance, are eligible to apply.

Deadline: 30.04.2026
Info: land-oberoesterreich.gv.at

By entering the Landskrona Foto & Breadfield Dummy Award 2026, participants have the opportunity to have their photobook professionally published in 2027. The prize covers the production costs including design and printing. The winner will also receive a large number of copies to dispose over, as well as an invitation to the award ceremony at the Landskrona Foto Festival 2026. Applicants who have an unpublished photobook dummy can submit it as a PDF by April 30.

Deadline: 30.04.2026

Info: Landskrona Foto & Breadfield Dummy Award 2026

Camera Austria and Kulturvermittlung Steiermark are announcing the 5th Graz Residency for International Photographers (GRIP). The one-month residency is open to international artists at the beginning of their careers who work with photography or camera-based media. The residency will take place in Graz from mid-September to mid-October 2026 and is intended to support the further development of existing or new projects. The residency provides accommodation, travel expenses, and EUR 1,000 for the entire stay.

Deadline: 30.04.2026

Info: camera-austria.at

The institutions DOCK 20, Druckwerk, and S-MAK are announcing the “Between Pattern and Memory” residency. The residency focuses on artistic and research-based work with archival and collection holdings related to embroidery as a cultural practice. The call is open to artists, designers, and researchers. The four-week residency will take place in October 2026 in Lustenau and is endowed with a stipend of EUR 1,500 as well as a materials budget.

Deadline: 30.04.2026

Info: s-mak.at

The year 2026 marks two signifcant anniversaries: the 75th anniversary of the German Photographic Society (DGPh) and 200th anniversary of the first permanently preserved photographic image. To celebrate these milestones, DGPh members and photography enthusiasts worldwide are invited to take and submit a photograph on April 18, 2026—the 75th anniversary of the DGPh. Style, location, and subject are entirely open—what matters is the moment. The submitted images will be collected and published online to form a collective portrait of this day.

Deadline: 30.04.2026

Info: wecelebratephotography.com

Under the title “Eintauchen / Diving Deeper,” this year’s Festival of Regions invites artists, cultural initiatives, and individuals interested in social, cultural, and political issues to submit their projects. The festival is seeking works and artistic approaches that offer unconventional perspectives on the Danube. The festival, which takes place from June 11 to 20, 2027, in Aschach an der Donau, explores an Austrian region and its cultural and social impact every two years.

Deadline: 30.04.2026

Info: fdr.at

The EU-funded program Culture Moves Europe supports artists and cultural professionals from 40 European countries in carrying out projects in another European country. Projects in the fields of architecture, design, literature, music, performing and visual arts, as well as cultural heritage, are eligible for funding. Applications can be submitted until January 31, February 28, March 31, and April 30, 2026.

Deadlines: 31.01.2026, 28.02.2026, 31.03.2026, 30.04.2026
Info: culture.ec.europa.eu

The Fundación Botín in Santander has published its new call for applications for six art grants. The grants are open to artists of all nationalities and support individual projects in the fields of education, artistic research, and production. One grant is primarily intended for a Spanish artist under 30 who plans to spend time abroad. The grant is worth EUR 23,000 and is awarded for nine months.

Deadline: 08.05.2026
Info: centrobotin.org

The SK Stiftung Kultur is seeking an art historian for its Photography Collection in Cologne (30 hours per week, fixed-term contract for 12 months). The position involves responsibilities in the areas of research, collection management, and exhibition operations. The institution is one of the leading centers for objective-documentary and conceptual-artistic photography. Its collections include works by August Sander, Bernd, and Hilla Becher, among others.

Info: sk-kultur.de

Deadline: 08.05.2026

Photo Match 2026 is seeking 20 photographers who would like to engage with 20 curators in Łódź (PL) from June 19 to 20. The first day will feature short public presentations, followed by a matching session, with one-on-one meetings taking place on the second day. Participation is free of charge, and in-person attendance is mandatory. Applicants from across Europe can apply for a spot using the online form, submitting up to 10 photos of the project they wish to present.


Deadline: 15.05.2026

Info: fotofestiwal.com

As part of Share Festival XIX, the Sharing Association announces the Share Prize XVII and invites artists to submit works based on the theme ”Popular Singularity.” Artists from around the world whose work lies at the intersection of technology and science, and who explore the contemporary nature of our technological society, are encouraged to apply. The grand prize includes EUR 2,500 in prize money. Participants may submit up to three works in any medium or format via the online form.

Deadline: 22.05.2026

Info: toshareproject.com

State of the ART(ist) is an initiative of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and Ars Electronica. Artists worldwide are being sought who find themselves in situations or locations related to contemporary crises. Submissions may include works of any medium or format, including performances, digital pieces, AI projects, and installations. The grand prize includes the exhibition of the project as part of the Ars Electronica Festival and is endowed with prize money of EUR 6,000.

Deadline: 24.05.2026

Info: ars.electronica.art

The Marianne.von.Willemer-Award for digital media is a EUR 5,000 award for female artists who use digital media as a form of artistic expression. Innovative works in fields such as digital photography, video, animation, generative graphics, net art, interactive installations, and media performance are sought. Women and female artists with a demonstrable connection to the city of Linz are eligible to participate. Submissions must be made digitally and must not have previously won an award.

Deadline: 25.05.20026

Info: linz.at

As part of the KOBRA Cultural Network, the Polygona Kunstverein e.V. (Polygona Art Association) is offering two spots in the Passage Art Residency Programme, each focusing on a different theme. National and international artists working in the fields of photography and film are invited to apply. The four-week residencies will take place in October 2026 in the Wittenberg region and are organized in cooperation with the Ferropolis Foundation for Industrial Heritage and the Research Library of Reformation Studies Wittenberg (RFB). The prize covers accommodation costs and includes a one-time stipend of EUR 5,000.

Deadline: 30.05.2026

Info: passageair.org

Founded in Dubai, the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) promotes the global visibility of diverse cultures. For 2026, five categories are open, including Family, Dreams Through AI, Sports Photography, Portfolio (Storytelling), and General (Black & White and Colour). Depending on the category, prize money reaches up to USD 50,000 (Portfolio, 1st prize). One photograph may be submitted per category, except for Portfolio, which requires five to ten images as a cohesive body of work. The competition is open to participants aged 18 and over, regardless of nationality or country of origin.

Deadline: 31.05.26
Info: www.hipa.ae

The LAUDA FabrikGalerie in Lauda-Königshofen (Germany) presents contemporary art in an industrial exhibition space and fosters dialogue between art, culture, and business. To mark the 70th anniversary of LAUDA Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of temperature control and regulation technology, artists worldwide are invited to participate in the open art competition. Submitted works should engage with the theme “Looking Forward to the Future—New Perspectives for Tomorrow.” The submission deadline is May 31, 2026. A wide range of artistic techniques is accepted, including photography, collage, and digital media. The three best works will receive prizes of EUR 4,000, EUR 2,000, and EUR 1,000, and will become part of LAUDA’s corporate collection.

Deadline: 31.05.2026
Info: www.lauda-fabrikgalerie.de

In cooperation with OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH, Energie AG is announcing the Promotion Prize for Digital Art for the third time. The award aims to provide a platform for digital art and actively promote it. Young artists can submit works based on the theme “Invisible Networks.” Eligible applicants are individuals up to 40 years of age with a primary residence in Austria. The prize money amounts to EUR 5,000.

Deadline: 04.06.2026

Info: www.ooekultur.at

SCHULE FRIEDL KUBELKA is now accepting applications for the 2026/27 academic year. The program is open to individuals aged 18 and older and combines an exploration of analog photography, image theory, and artistic practice. The curriculum includes workshops, lectures, project supervision, and lab work. An information day will take place on June 10 at Atelier Neubaugasse. Admission interviews will be held on June 11, 12, and 18. Applications can be submitted via email to photo@schulefriedlkubelka.at.

Deadline: 10.06.2026

Info: schulefriedlkubelka.at

On the occasion of the 57th edition of the Rencontres d’Arles, Der Greif and the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation (MRO) in Arles are issuing the open call “Read Against the Machine.” Photographic projects that explore collective vision, the culture of conversation, and the limits of machine-based image interpretation are being sought. Selected participants will present their work in Arles in July 2026 as part of a workshop, film screenings, and in-person sessions. A prerequisite for participation is a planned visit to the festival.

Deadline: 14.06.2026

Info: Open Call “Read Against the Machine”

Located at Wattgasse 56–60 in Vienna's 17th district, eleven studios ranging from 44 to 65 m² will be allocated to artists working in visual arts, photography, and media art. These spaces are expected to be available free of charge, starting February 1, 2027, for approximately six years. Artists must only cover electricity and heating costs. Eligible applicants include Austrian artists or artists working in Austria who are not enrolled in a degree program. Complete application materials, including a portfolio, degree certificate, and description of the applicant’s current work situation, must be submitted via the online form.

Deadline: 15.06.2026

Info: bmwkms.gv.at

The Between Bridges Foundation is inviting professional artists, duos and groups to apply for its ninth residency programme. Taking place in Berlin from January to June 2027, the residency includes a working phase and a final exhibition. Residents will have access to studio and exhibition spaces, and will receive a monthly stipend of EUR 1,500 and a production budget of EUR 5,000. Artists who are not enrolled in a degree programme at the time of application are eligible to apply. Applications should include a CV, a portfolio, and a short text describing the project proposal.

Deadline: 21.06.2026
Info: betweenbridges.net

The periodical P.IN.E.A – Photography Intermedia Et Al. is offering a three to six-month editorial internship. Starting as soon as possible for approximately 20 hours per week, the internship provides hands-on insight into the research, photo editing, and publishing processes of an international magazine focused on contemporary photography and related media. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a degree program in a culture-, art-, or media-related field and possess very good German and English language skills. The internship comes with a compensation of EUR 250 per month and a P.IN.E.A Membership Plus for a year (worth EUR 370 EUR). Additionally, it may be possible to receive academic credit for the internship as part of one’s degree program (e.g. within the module “Fields of Practice in Art History” at the University of Vienna). Please send your applications (including a cover letter, a short writing sample and a CV with a photo) to office@pinea-periodical.com. Introductory interviews will take place starting in June.

Deadline: 28.06.2026

The ROTLICHT Festival for Analog Photography is seeking new partner venues in Vienna for its 2026 edition. Eligible venues include galleries, project spaces, cultural initiatives, educational institutions, and independent off-spaces that host exhibitions or events during the festival period from November 27 to December 6, 2026. The presented works must include at least one analog production step. Selected projects will be included in the official festival program and catalog.

Deadline: 30.06.26
Info: rotlicht-festival.at

The ROTLICHT – Festival for Analog Photography is now accepting submissions for this year’s main exhibition. Twenty works will be selected and presented during the festival on over 1,300-square-meter at the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. The open call is themed “Anthropocene: Hybrid Realities,” and it is open to artistic works that explore the relationships between humans, nature, and the image. The focus is particularly on experimental, critical and process-oriented approaches to analog photography.

Deadline: 30.06.2026

Info: rotlicht-festival.at

The HAP IEPA (International Exchange Program for Artists) is offering a position at the Core–Athens Art Association. The residency takes place from September 21 to December 20, 2026, and is open to artists of all disciplines residing in Hesse. The fellowship includes housing in Athens, a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000, travel expenses, a production budget, and integration into the local network of artists and curators.

Deadline: 12.07.2026

Info: basis-frankfurt.de

Deichtorhallen Hamburg is seeking to fill a project-based, part-time position (15 hours per week) in the field of visual and media literacy at the Center for Visual Media, within the Haus der Photographie. A candidate is being sought to design and lead workshops on visual literacy, photography, and generative AI, particularly for students and young people. The position, which runs through the end of 2028, also involves developing new educational formats and collaborating with schools, visitor groups, and the in-house exhibition teams.

Deadline: 15.07.2026
Info: deichtorhallen.de

The Museum Kunstpalast Foundation in Düsseldorf is accepting applications for a two-year research internship in the Photography and Time-Based Media Collection starting October 1, 2026. The program provides insights into collection management, exhibition development, and publication work. In addition to contributing to special exhibitions, interns will develop their own collection presentation.

Deadline: 19.07.2026

Info: kunstpalast.de

For the tenth time, AICA Austria is accepting submissions for the Prize for Young Art Criticism. Those eligible to participate must be primarily residing in Austria and no older than 35 years of age as of the deadline, July 20, 2026. Entries must be German-language texts about an exhibition in Austria that was or will be on display between January and July 2026. The text may have already been published and must not exceed 5,000 characters (including spaces). Additionally, participants must submit a short biography (max. 500 characters) and photos of the exhibition (max. 10 MB) via email to vorstand@aica.at. The prize is endowed with EUR 1,000.

Deadline: 20.07.26
Info: aica.at

For the 2027 exhibition season, FOTOGALERIE WIEN is seeking artistic projects in the fields of photography and new media. Applications should include a portfolio of current or previous work, as well as a résumé or biography. Where possible, projects should be supplemented with images of the work, including views of the artworks in an exhibition setting, as well as technical information about the works.

Deadline: 31.07.2026
Info: fotogaleriewien.at

Beast AIR is offering a residency on the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm once again. The program particularly targets artists working in photography and lens-based art, though it is open to applicants from all disciplines. Residencies lasting one to three months are available from January to May and from October to December of 2027. Accommodation, workspaces, and technical infrastructure are provided. Applications, including a project proposal, portfolio, and CV, should be submitted as a PDF to beast.bornholm@gmail.com.

Deadline: 01.08.2026

Info: beast-bornholm.com

Fotografiska and the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign invite emerging artists to submit photographic works on the theme of breast cancer. Personal and authentic perspectives on experiences with the disease are being sought—from challenges and hardships to moments of support, recovery, and community. Selected works will be featured in exhibitions at Fotografiska Berlin and Fotografiska Stockholm in October 2026. Participating artists will also receive a cash prize of EUR 1,500.

Deadline: 12.08.2026

Info: emerging.fotografiska.com

EMOP Berlin – European Month of Photography has opened the call for participation in its 12th festival edition. Under the theme “Common Ground. Letters from Europe,“ the festival seeks photographic projects that reflect on Europe as a shared, contested and constantly evolving space of experience. Artists, curators, galleries, institutions and project spaces are invited to apply. The festival will take place in Berlin from 4 March to 4 April 2027. Selected projects will be chosen by an international jury of experts.

Deadline: 16.08.2026
Info: emop-berlin.eu

The Athens Photo Research Center (APhRC) is now accepting applications for its program "The Photographic Condition." Running from October 2026 to June 2027, this program is designed for emerging and established photographers. It combines workshops in Athens with online seminars and monthly mentoring sessions. Workshop leaders include Alfredo Jaar, Deana Lawson, and Walid Raad. The program focuses on connecting photographic practice and theory, as well as the long-term development of participants' artistic projects.

Deadline: 29.07.2026 / 25.08.2026
Info: photoresearchcenter.org

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of photography, the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy, and Public Enterprises is presenting the award. The award recognizes innovative exhibition concepts by commercially operated Berlin galleries that focus on international contemporary artistic photography. The award ceremony will take place in November 2026 at Paris Photo. The realized exhibitions will open as part of EMOP Berlin from March 4 to April 4, 2027.

Deadline: 28.08.2026

Info: emop-berlin.eu

In collaboration with the Photography Collection of the Museum Folkwang in Essen, the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation is once again awarding two fellowships for contemporary photography. The funding is open to photographers with ongoing or planned projects in any field. Each fellowship is endowed with EUR 13,000. Applicants of any citizenship may apply, but they must have lived in Germany for at least three years. Since its establishment in 1982, the program has been one of the most prestigious awards for contemporary photography in Germany. For decades, the Krupp Foundation has supported projects in the arts, science, and education.

Deadline: 31.08.2026

Info: krupp-stiftung.de

The Bibliotheca Hertziana — Max Planck Institute for Art History invites doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers to apply for the seminar, “Photographic Communities: How People Collaborate with Images.” The seminar will explore diverse forms of photographic collaboration, from historical production networks to contemporary digital photographic practices, and will take place from March 15 to 19, 2027.

Deadline: 31.08.2026

info: biblhertz.it

Through the "Focus Photo" program, Pro Helvetia supports new productions in the field of contemporary photography. The call for applications is open to photographers and artists with ties to Switzerland who work with artistic, documentary, or applied forms of photography. A variety of photographic approaches are supported, ranging from analog and digital processes to post-photographic image practices. Funding can amount to up to CHF 25,000.

Deadline: 01.09.2026
Info: prohelvetia.ch

Submissions are now open for the 2026 Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards. Since 2012, the awards have recognized exceptional publications in the following categories: First PhotoBook, PhotoBook of the Year, and Photography Catalog of the Year. From the submitted titles worldwide, 35 will be selected for the shortlist and presented at Paris Photo. The First PhotoBook Prize, worth USD 10,000, is open to first-time publications. The exhibition of the nominated books will be shown internationally following its debut in Paris.

Deadline: 04.09.2026

Info: Paris Photo–Aperture PhotoBook Awards

The European Media Art Festival Osnabrück (EMAF) is seeking a curator specializing in media art for the 2027 festival exhibition. The role involves conceiving, selecting, and producing the exhibition, and comes with a fee of EUR 10,000. EMAF is one of the most important international platforms for media art, combining exhibitions, film programs, talks, workshops, and performative formats. The exhibition will take place from 21.04. to 23.05.2027, at the Kunsthalle Osnabrück.

Deadline: 04.09.2026

Info: emaf.de

To mark the 200th anniversary of photography, The Photographers’ Gallery in London, in collaboration with the Ampersand Foundation, is launching the new residency program “Cite the past, sight the stars.” The two-month residency, which is open to artists working with expanded photographic and digital practices, will take place from February to March 2027 at Wigwell Lodge in Derbyshire. It offers space for research, experimentation, and developing new projects. The residency includes housing and a studio, a monthly stipend of GBP 1,000, a production budget, and curatorial support from The Photographers’ Gallery.

Deadline: 06.09.2026

Info: thephotographersgallery.org.uk

Through this competition, the Photon Gallery in Ljubljana is promoting emerging voices in contemporary photography from Central and Eastern Europe once again. Artists up to 35 years old from 18 countries in the CEE region, including Austria, are eligible to participate. Unpublished or ongoing projects from various fields of photographic practice may be submitted. The grand prize includes a solo exhibition, production support, and a ten-day stay as part of the Photon Art Residency in Ptuj. An international jury will also select ten finalists, whose work will be exhibited at the Photon Gallery in 2026.

Deadline: 14.09.2026
Info: photon.si

The eidolon centre for Everyday Photography in Budapest is announcing the eidolon Grant 2026. This international grant program is open to artists, scholars, curators, collectors, and other practitioners engaged with the photographic heritage of everyday life. Funding is available for projects examining or reinterpreting collections, photographic practices, stories, and developments in everyday photography. Submissions are accepted in two categories, with a total of EUR 25,000 in prize money to be awarded.

Deadline: 30.09.2026

Info: everydayphotography.org

Grants are available for 2026 to support research on the estates and posthumous collections of Austrian artists, or artists who were active in Austria, in the fields of visual arts, photography, media art, graphic art, sculpture, and applied art. Funding will be provided, in particular, for projects that address research gaps. Researchers working on a master's or Ph.D. project are eligible to apply. The six-month fellowship is endowed with EUR 9,000 net and is awarded in cooperation with the Research Centre of the Austrian Gallery Belvedere.

Deadline: 30.09.2026
Info: bmwkms.gv.at

The Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS) is announcing the 2028 International Fellowships for Visual Arts, Photography, and Media Art. Studio residencies will be provided in Accra, Helsinki, London, New York, Paris, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Depending on the location, fellowships last two to four months and include a monthly stipend of EUR 2,000. Professional artists who are Austrian citizens or residents of Austria are eligible to apply.

Deadline: 30.09.2026

Info: bmwkms.gv.a

The Federal Ministry of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport (BMWKMS) is offering 20 state scholarships in the fields of visual arts, photography and media art for 2027. Professional artists who are Austrian citizens or residents of Austria can apply by submitting a proposed artistic project and documentation of their previous work. The 12-month fellowships, each endowed with EUR 18,000, will begin in January 2027.

Deadline: 30.09.2026

Info: bmwkms.gv.at

In 2026, the Otto Mauer Fund will award the Msgr. Otto Mauer Prize for Visual Art for the 46th time. The prize recognizes an artist’s body of work to date that combines artistic and social themes. The prize includes an exhibition at the JesuitenFoyer in Vienna and is endowed with EUR 15,000. Eligible applicants must be Austrian citizens or have been permanently resident in Austria for at least five years and be no older than 45 years of age. Applications will be accepted from October 5 through October 7, 2026.

Submissions: 05–07.10.2026
Info: otto-mauer-fonds.at

The German Society for Photography (DGPh) in Cologne and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation in Frankfurt am Main are announcing the fourth edition of the “Thinking Photography” and “Writing Photography” awards. These awards honor scholarly works on photographic theory and history, as well as journalistic and essayistic contributions on photography. The prizes are endowed with EUR 3,000 and EUR 1,000, respectively. Applications in German or English can be submitted from July 1 through October 31, 2026. An international jury will select the winners.

Deadline: 31.10.2026
Info: dgph.de

For its 2027 edition, Les Boutographies seeks emerging voices in contemporary photography. Submissions may include independent projects with no specific thematic requirements, as long as they stand out for their personal visual language and conceptual quality. Selected works will be presented at the festival in Montpellier, providing an international platform. Additionally, the festival awards various prizes and honors that recognize and promote photographic work in different categories.

Deadline: 22.11.2026

Info: boutographies.com

The Wrong Biennale invites artists, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide to submit proposals for pavilions at the 2027/28 event. With this edition, the international digital and contemporary art platform is realigning its focus. Going forward, the emphasis will be on a more curated program and greater visibility for the selected contributions. Pavilions may be realized as online, in-person, or hybrid projects. The biennial will take place from November 2027 to March 2028.

Application period: 01.09.2026–15.01.2027
Info: thewrong.org