LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2026
Opportunity type: Award
For: Photographers
Deadline:17/12/25
Rewards: Up to $3,500 cash, exhibition in New York, global recognition, and professional exposure
Location Eligibility: Africa and the diaspora
About this opportunity
The LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2026 is seeking visionary photographers and artists from around the world who challenge norms, experiment with techniques, and push the boundaries of photography. The awards celebrate creativity in any photographic style—conceptual, experimental, analog, cameraless, mixed media, narrative, or traditional—and give artists a platform to reach a global audience through exhibitions, online features, and professional recognition.
Rewards
- Exhibition in New York during The Photography Show, Spring 2026
- Series prize winners: 1st $3,500 | 2nd $2,000 | 3rd $1,000
- Single image prize winners: 1st $2,000 | 2nd $1,000 | 3rd $500
- Jurors’ Picks: Special distinction with expert feedback
- 25 Finalists featured online and in worldwide promotions
Eligibility
- Open to photographers and visual artists globally
- Works may be conceptual, experimental, analog, cameraless, mixed media, narrative, abstract, or traditional
- Series or single image submissions accepted
Entry Fee
- Single image: Free (additional images $10 each)
- 5+ images: $35
- Series submission (up to 10 images): $45
How to Apply
Apply using the link: LensCulture Art Photography Awards 2026
All questions regarding this award should be sent to support@lensculture.com
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