$30,000 AUD Major Prize (Acquisitive); $2,000 AUD Secondary Awards
Presented by the Australian Photographic Society, this national prize seeks conceptual photography that pushes the limits of the medium. The winning work is acquired by Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre for its permanent collection. Finalists are exhibited at the gallery from August through October 2026.
$1,800 quarterly grants; promotion through honorable mentions.
Innovate Grant awards two quarterly grants of $1,800 each to one visual artist and one photographer. The program aims to support creative practitioners by providing direct financial relief for their work. In addition to the main awards, twelve honorable mentions are selected each quarter and featured in the organization’s ongoing promotional activities. The call is open to artists of all backgrounds and nationalities working in any visual medium. Submissions are reviewed based on the quality and originality of the presented portfolio. The grant amount has been recently increased to reflect a higher level of commitment to individual artists. Applicants must provide a brief project statement and a selection of recent works. It is a streamlined opportunity for artists seeking flexible funding for their practice.
Festival screening at Dallas Museum of Art on August 29, 2026. Prize details not specified on official site.
The Dallas Asian American Film Festival (DAAFF) invites submissions of live action shorts, animated films, and experimental works from Asian American and Asian Texan filmmakers. Presented at the Dallas Museum of Art on August 29, 2026, the festival celebrates Asian American stories and artistic voices. Submissions are accepted via FilmFreeway; A4 members and Texas-based filmmakers qualify for discounted fees. The deadline for submissions is June 20, 2026.
First Prize EUR 10,000; Young Artists Prize EUR 4,000; six residency prizes at partner institutions; finalists group exhibition
The 6th Officine Saffi Award invites ceramic artists, designers, and craftspeople worldwide to interpret the theme Forms of Belonging, exploring how ceramics can shape spaces of recognition and community. Free to enter and open to all nationalities and career levels. A jury selects finalists for a group exhibition and awards a main prize of EUR 10,000 alongside a EUR 4,000 Young Artists Prize. Six additional residency prizes at international partner institutions provide extended studio time abroad. Applications are accepted January 29 through June 26, 2026.
¥500,000 Grand Prix, ¥200,000 Gold Award, ¥100,000 Platinum Award
An annual international competition organized by the Japan Illustrators' Association to discover and support new illustration talent worldwide. It accepts all styles — digital, hand-painted, and 3D — and is highly regarded by Japanese advertising and publishing agencies. Total prize money is ¥800,000 with additional supplementary prizes.
Mentorship and support for selected participants. No monetary prize specified.
The Young Climate Prize, launched in 2022, supports young innovators under 25 who are leading self-initiated, locally grounded climate projects. Since its founding, the program has supported 50 young innovators from 35 countries. Applicants can apply directly or be nominated by others. Selected participants receive mentorship, training, and a trip to New York to connect with a global network of climate practitioners. No nationality restrictions apply, and entry is free. Projects should address immediate, scalable climate solutions.
FOMAS Group steel prizes: EUR 7,000, EUR 4,000, EUR 3,000; Swatch Art Peace Hotel 3-month Shanghai residency (travel and accommodation included); additional special prizes from international partners; finalists exhibition at Arsenale Nord Venice
The Arte Laguna Prize 21st Edition is an international contemporary art competition open to artists of all nationalities and ages, with free choice of theme. Entry fee is EUR 97.60 for artists under 35 and EUR 122 for those 35 and older, covering five works and visibility on the Arte Laguna World platform. Finalists exhibit at Arsenale Nord in Venice from November 6 to 29, 2026. Special prizes include cash awards through the FOMAS Group for steel-themed works and a three-month residency at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel in Shanghai with travel and accommodation covered. Applications close June 30, 2026.
Best-in-Show Adult $2,000; Best-in-Show Student $2,000; People's Choice $2,000; total awards $6,000
Embracing Our Differences invites artists, students, and creative practitioners worldwide to submit original artwork interpreting the theme Enriching Lives Through Diversity and Inclusion. The exhibition displays 50 billboard-sized images measuring 16 feet wide by 12.5 feet high in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida. There is no submission fee and no limit on the number of entries per artist. Awards total $6,000 across three categories: Best-in-Show Adult, Best-in-Show Student, and People's Choice. Artwork must be horizontal in orientation. Deadline is July 1, 2026.
Track 1 (Premieres): production subsidy EUR 10,000–18,000 + performance fee EUR 410 gross/person/night + approx. 2 weeks free rehearsal space. Track 2 (Revivals): implementation subsidy EUR 5,000 + performance fee EUR 410 gross/person/night.
Tanztage Berlin 2027 at Sophiensaele calls for emerging contemporary dance and performance artists with a meaningful tie to Berlin's creative sector. The open call offers two tracks: Track 1 for world premieres (up to January 2027 performances, production subsidy EUR 10,000–18,000) and Track 2 for revivals (implementation subsidy EUR 5,000). Free rehearsal space is provided November 16 to December 18, 2026. Both national and international applications are welcome, with one submission per module allowed.
Over $50,000 prize pool across Amateur, Open, and VR/360 categories. Exhibition at the Garden Gallery at Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Silent auction proceeds benefit the Rainforest Seed Conservation Project. Early-bird $1,000 Curator Award.
The 17th Epson International Pano Awards is one of the world's premier panoramic photography competitions, open to photographers of all skill levels worldwide. Three competition categories are available: the Amateur Awards for non-professionals and students, the Open Awards for all photographers regardless of skill, and the VR/360 Awards also open to all. An early-bird submission period closes on June 22, 2026, with the final entry deadline on July 13, 2026. Winning and selected works will be exhibited at the iconic Garden Gallery within the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. The competition also supports conservation through a silent auction that benefits the Rainforest Seed Conservation Project.
Total prize pool over AUD $18,000: Residency Prize $8,000 (Bundanon artist residency + MHNSW membership), Exhibition Prize $8,000 (solo show at Shoalhaven Regional Gallery + MHNSW membership), Highly Commended $1,500, People's Choice $500
The Meroogal Women's Art Prize is a biennial competition celebrating women artists in New South Wales. Open to female artists aged 18 and over who are residents of NSW, the prize invites artworks responding to the historic Meroogal house and its women's histories and cultural heritage. Any medium is accepted including painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and mixed media. There is no entry fee and the total prize pool exceeds AUD $18,000, including a Bundanon artist residency and a solo exhibition opportunity.