In our monthly compilation of photography awards, open calls and submissions – we’re bringing you the platforms to apply to with your photographic work. Below a list of extensive art submissions you can apply to.
Photography Awards
OD Photo Prize — Closes on the 4th of October
WARS Photography Award (for photojournalists) — Closes on the 4th of October
Luis Valtueña International Photography Award — Closes on the 6th of October
Bird in Flight Prize — Closes on the 10th of October
Fine Art Photography Awards — Closes on the 10th October
Lucie Photo Book Prize — Closes on the 15th October
LensCulture Black and White Photography Awards — Closes on the 20th of October
Contemporary Photography Competition @ Philadelphia Photo Arts Center — Closes on the 24th of October
Fellowship 22 @ Silver Eye Center for Photography — Closes on the 27th of October
Sigma 60th Anniversary Scholarship Contest (for US residents only) — Closes on the 31st of October
The Face of the Earth @ Life Framer — Closes on the 31st of October
FotoEvidence Women Award — Closes on the 1st of November

Open Calls
FUTURE FOCUS @ Format Festival – An opportunity for national and international BA Degree students who have graduated from a UK University in 2020 and 2021 – Closes on the 4th of October
Open theme @ The Curated Fridge — Closes on the 2nd of October
Art + Science Award @ Lenscratch — Closes on the 3rd of October
Call for Exhibitions @ Exposure Photography Festival — Closes on the 5th of October
Open theme @ 3 Shots Festival — Closes on the 8th of October
Open Call @ 3SHOTS: The Triptych Festival – Closes on the 8th of October
Open theme @ HALFTONE Print Fair — Closes on the 10th of October
FELIFA International Photo Book Award — Closes on the 11th of October
Texas Photographic Society 30 — Closes on the 19th of October
Open theme @ Film Photo Award — Closes on the 24th of October
Still Life @ Lenscratch — Closes on the 24th of October
The Human Blueprint @ Rotterdam Photo Festival — Closes on the 1st of November
Under the Sun and the Moon @ Humble Arts Foundation — Closes on the 1st of November
New Talents @ Photographic Exploration Project — Closes on the 2nd of November
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