Open Calls
Website & Instagram Features
Open for Submissions
If you’re looking to be featured on our website and Instagram, you can submit unlimited times via our member-only submission form. We’re always looking for people to feature and this is the best way to make sure we see your work!
Open Calls
Looking for more? We’ve also compiled a collection of current and upcoming open calls from other outlets accepting work!
Artists and photographers will find a number of exciting open calls, exhibitions, publications, or grants to apply to. Whether you’re seeking to showcase your work in a gallery, participate in a residency, or see yourself in print, check out our curated list below!
Our team regularly canvases all the open calls on the web so you don’t have to. The entirety of the list is currently only viewable for members. If you’re a member and want to see the full list, log in here. If not, you can click here to learn more about our membership.
Please note: We are not endorsing any outlet featured here. We encourage everyone to exercise due diligence before applying to any open call.
Photo Opportunities:
Below are a list of current and upcoming open calls specifically for photographers. The list includes our own open calls as well as those from around the web. With support from major brands to local community-led initiatives, check out the range of submission opportunities going on near you and across the globe!
Booooooom Website & Instagram Features
Region: International
Deadline: Rolling
Luigi Ghirri Award 2026
Region: Italy (Italian citizens or foreign residents under the age of 35)
Deadline: January 7, 2026
2026 Aperture Portfolio Prize
Region: International
Fee: €71
Deadline: January 10, 2026
Sony World Photography Awards
Region: International
Fee: Free
Deadline: January 13, 2026
The Portfolio Parade: Photography Award for Emerging Contemporary Photography
Region: International
Fee: €61
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Open Theme Photography Contest
Region: International
Fee: $11-$59
Deadline: January 16, 2026
Shutter Hub: Feeling Seen
Fee: “pay what you can,” with a minimum donation of £10
Deadline: January 19, 2026
*Want to see more? Log in to your Booooooom account to view all current and upcoming open calls. Our full list of open calls is just for members, you can learn about becoming a member here.
Art Opportunities
Below is a list of current and upcoming open calls specifically for artists. The list includes our own open calls as well as those from around the web. With support from major brands to local community-led initiatives, check out the range of opportunities going on near you and across the globe!
Booooooom Website & Instagram Features
Region: International
Deadline: Rolling
GLEAM 2026 Request for Proposals
Region: International
Deadline: January 7, 2026
The Jeffrey Rubinoff Sculpture Park 2026 (Residency)
Region: Hornby Island, Canada
Fee: $24
Deadline: January 9, 2026
The Royal Society of British Artists
Region: International
Deadline: January 9, 2026
Government of Western Australia: Art Projects for Individuals and Groups
Region: Australia
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Lakkos Artist Residency
Region: International
Fee: Free
Deadline: January 30, 2026
Ah Haa HAHA
Region: International
Fee: $10
Deadline: January 30, 2026
We scour the internet to find 20+ open calls for artists and photographers every month–everything from exhibitions, fellowships, publications, prizes, and competitions! The full list of open calls is exclusive to our members. Log in to your Booooooom account to view all current and upcoming open calls or learn about becoming a member here.