The PhMuseum Photobook Award 2025 offers photographers the chance to transform a body of work into a professionally published book. Open to all, the award celebrates strong visual storytelling with no restrictions on theme or location. The winning photographer will collaborate with PhMuseum's team to publish a photobook and receive 50 copies, plus a share of royalties. A special mention winner will receive an €800 voucher from MPB, and up to 30 shortlisted entries will be exhibited at Photobook Mania 2025 in Bologna, Italy. Submissions are open until 26 June. The award continues to support bold and original voices in photography and remains a key opportunity for artists interested in independent publishing. More information is available at phmuseum.com.
Deadline: 26 June 2025
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography is inviting photographers from around the world to submit work for the "Home" exhibition in November 2025. This open call asks for images that explore the many meanings of home. Home can be a place, a person, a community, or a feeling. The gallery welcomes all kinds of interpretations and encourages artists to share what home means to them. Photographers may submit up to eight images to be considered. If chosen, a fee of £48 covers printing, framing, and installation costs. Selected works will be shown in the gallery and included in an online exhibition. All participants receive a digital certificate and have the chance to be named Photographer of the Month. The deadline to submit work is June 27. For more details and submissions, visit the Glasgow Gallery of Photography website.
Deadline: 27 June 2025
The Glasgow Gallery of Photography invites photographers from around the world to submit work for the Urban 2025 exhibition in November 2025. This open call asks for images that explore what urban life means. This can include city scenes, buildings, streets, or the people who live there. The gallery wants to see many different ideas and views on the urban experience. Photographers may send up to eight images to be considered. If chosen, there is a £48 fee to cover printing, framing, and installation. The selected work will be shown in the gallery and included in an online exhibition. All participants receive a digital certificate and a chance to be named Photographer of the Month. The deadline to submit is June 27. For more information and to enter, visit the Glasgow Gallery of Photography website.
Deadline: 27 June 2025
The International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 (IPMA 2025) invites artists to submit works exploring the theme "Ideas. Creative and Destructive." This open call encourages submissions that reflect on how ideas shape and influence our world, both positively and negatively. The festival will take place in October 2025 across Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected projects will be exhibited professionally and included in the official festival catalog. Additionally, four projects will receive €500 grants to support their artistic production and visibility. Participants can submit multiple projects, with an entry fee of €20 per project (€10 for students). Each submission should include a project description and up to 10 media files, which can be shared via platforms like WeTransfer or Google Drive. The submission deadline is July 1. For more information and to apply, visit the official IPMA website.
Deadline: 1 July 2025
Praxis Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for the "The Shadow Aspect 2025" exhibition. This open call seeks images that explore the multifaceted concept of shadows-be it as pure visual form, cultural symbolism, or psychological metaphor. The gallery welcomes diverse interpretations, encouraging artists to reflect on what shadows mean to them. Photographers can submit up to five images for a fee of $35, with an additional $5 per image for up to ten total. If selected, a participation fee of $35 covers the costs of printing, framing, and installation. Selected works will be displayed in the gallery and featured in an online exhibition. Additionally, all participants receive a digital certificate and are considered for the Photographer of the Month title. The submission deadline is July 1. For more information and to submit your work, visit the Praxis Gallery's official website.
Deadline: 1 July 2025
