The Open Call List #72

Calls for Entry: July 14 - July 20, 2025

Jul 14, 2025

∙ Paid

Hi,

Welcome to The Open Call List #72!

In this weekly newsletter, I share opportunities for photographers for exhibitions, publications, fellowships, grants, residencies, jobs, and more. My goal is to make the photography world more accessible, especially to emerging artists. While I include both free opportunities and calls for entry with submission fees, I only share opportunities that favor artists.

Opening Remarks:
Yesterday, I added two new institutions to directory of galleries and museums that accept submissions from photographers for exhibition, representation, and acquisition. There are now 48 institutions in the directory. (New additions to the directory are indicated in the listings.)

A reminder that my recent interview with photography curator Emmy Mickevicius about important aspects of career development in art photography (e.g. connecting with curators, portfolio reviews, museum acquisitions) is now available both in text and in audio format, depending on your preference. Thanks once more to readers and listeners for all of the wonderful feedback and comments.

This week’s Open Call List contains below 25 calls for entry, a whopping 18 of which offer free submission. The list contains a wide range of photography grants and awards, including cash awards up to €35,000; seven publication opportunities across print and digital, as well as an opportunity for photobook proposals; five opportunities for solo exhibitions; a call for writing on photography; a paid photo project commission; a fully-funded residency; and many opportunities for exhibitions in galleries, online, and in museums.

The Jobs section includes new jobs and internships in the photo arts industry, including multiple new roles with major photobook publishers, new positions at several major galleries and institutions, as well as new paid internship opportunities.

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