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Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27

The Never Such Innocence International Competition 2026/27 invites young people worldwide to explore the theme “Through My Eyes” through art, poetry and short film. ...

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HIPA Water: Our Shared Story Photography Competition 2026

Water: Our Shared Story 2026, an international photography competition organized by HIPA, is now calling for entries, inviting photographers from around the world to submit powerful visual stories exp ...

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FOTOAWARD 2026 - International Photography Contest

The FOTOAWARD 2026 - International Photography Contest has been recently announced for entries in its 8th year inviting only experienced photographers to participate. ...

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Earth Partner Prize 2026

The 8th annual Earth Partner Prize recently organized by Earth Partner, the sustainability division of the creative agency Art Partner, is now open for submissions, inviting artists of all nationaliti ...

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Sony World Photography Awards 2027

The Sony World Photography Awards 2027, one of the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world, now is open for entries inviting all professional, amateur, youth and student phot ...

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Royal Entomological Society 2026 Insect Photography Competition

Royal Entomological Society 2026 Insect Photography Competition has been recently organised by Royal Entomological Society (RES), a UK-based society devoted to the study of insects that invites both a ...

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