[ the open call ]

Friday, August 7th

Hi everyone!
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It’s Friday again, and I’ve got a bunch of exciting opportunities for you this week.
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[1] Belmond Photographic Residency
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Deadline: September 15th
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This one is for early career artists, so even if you don’t have a ton of experience, you still got a real shot.
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Belmond is a global luxury travel and hospitality brand. Their visual style is quite unique for the travel space (a good mix of Slim Aarons and Martin Parr). That’s also what you need to bring to the table to win these prizes:
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• An all expenses covered residency at a Belmond location

• A print publication in partnership with RVB Books

• A showcase in a global city

• Mentorship from Belmond's network of photographic experts

• A financial award of €15,000

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Read more about the residency and apply here.

[2] Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program
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​Deadline: August 17th

Do you have a specific project you’d love to realise, but the budget is holding you back? The Fujifilm GFX Challenge Grant Program is designed to help emerging photographers develop a body of work that have significant meaning to them.
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Prizes include:
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• Complimentary use of a GFX System camera body and two GF lenses for the duration of the project

• Mentoring and technical assistance from Fujifilm technicians / product experts

• US $10,000 Grant

Read more about the grant and apply here.

[3] Preus Museum Open Call
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​Deadline: August 15th

This year’s theme is Passion. The award is open to all artists. The deadline is approaching. What are you waiting for?

Prizes include:
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• NOK 20,000
• Inclusion in the Preus Museum collection
• An exhibition at Oslo Negativ Photo Festival 2026 in Norway

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Read more about the open call and apply here.

This week, we've also got:
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• The Audacious Voyage Grant — Funding for an outdoor adventure with an artistic outcome (Deadline September 1st)
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• Wereld Museum Open Call — Win a one-on-one portfolio review (Deadline August 31st)
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• Sony World Photography Awards — Probably the biggest photography competition out there. It’s already open for the 2027 edition, which means you’ve got a lot of time to get those perfect shots in (Deadline January 5th, 2027)
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• Brave New Visions by Photo Vogue — $12,000 in total grants awarded to three artists (Deadline September 11th)
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See you next week!
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- Melissa