[June 2025]
Discover open opportunities for filmmakers, photographers, and visual artists using creativity to highlight social issues, drive community development, promote climate action, and inspire change. These programs support those transforming powerful visuals into tools for justice, inclusion, cultural celebration, and sustainable development.
Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition
Deadline: 5 August 2025
Submissions are now open for the Photography 4 Humanity Global Prize Competition to promote climate justice…[more]
Global Opportunity to Empower Youth for Environmental Action
Deadline: 1-Sep-25
Young people across the globe are invited to apply for an inspiring new opportunity that blends creativity with environmental action. This program is designed to support youth-led projects that use the creative arts as the primary tool to raise awareness or drive action around critical issues affecting the ocean, waterways, and climate…[more]
Entries open for Insect Photography Competition
Deadline: 31 October 2025
The Royal Entomological Society has organised the Insect Photography Competition as part of its programme of activities (the “Competition”)…[more]
Submit Applications for Posterheroes 14: Seeds of Kindness Contest
Deadline: 22 August 2025
The 14th Edition of Posterheroes invites designers, illustrators, and visual storytellers from around the world to reflect on the generative power of empathy…[more]
Open Call: Werner Fenz Grant for Art in Public Space
Deadline: 12-Aug-25
The Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Graz and steirischer herbst are delighted to invite applications for the Werner Fenz Grant for Art in Public Space 2026…[more]
28th Annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Youth from around the world are invited to submit their artwork to the 28th Annual Peace Pals International Art Exhibition and Awards for 2025…[more]
Starving Artist’s Art Ambassadors Program
Deadline: Ongoing
The Starving Artist Initiative is seeking passionate creative ambassadors focused on art and peace-activism…[more]
Youth for Inclusion, Equality, and Trust Project in Kosovo
Deadline: 2-Jul-25
The joint UN “Youth 4 Inclusion, Equality & Trust” Project is a regional initiative aiming to empower young people to drive positive change and foster social cohesion in the region…[more]
Happy Moments in Tribal Areas Photography Contest (India)
Deadline: 15 July 2025
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with MyGov invites entries for the Happy Moments in Tribal Areas Photography Contest, aimed at celebrating the joy, cultural vibrancy, and resilient spirit of tribal communities across India…[more]
Applications open for Black Artists Grant Programme (UK)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Creative Debuts is delighted to seek applications for its Black Artists Grant Programme, a no-strings attached financial support to help Black artists…[more]