The Open Call List #98

Calls for Entry: January 12 - January 18, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

∙ Paid

Hi,

Welcome to The Open Call List #98!

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:
This week’s Open Call List contains 30 calls for entry, 19 of which offer free submission. The list includes grants and other funding opportunities for documentary photographers, environmental photographers, photo educators, artist-researchers, socially oriented photo work, and more. Additionally, the list includes photo residencies in Canada, the U.S., and Europe, as well as virtual mentorship opportunities. The list includes publication opportunities for full photobook projects, group magazines, collective photobooks, and more. And, it includes a wide range of calls for work for exhibition across genres as well as open themes.

The Jobs section contains new jobs and internships in the photo arts industry. This week’s new listings are widespread and include a freelance photography role in the U.K., multiple darkroom lab roles in the E.U., a photo educator role at a well-known U.S. arts college, as well as galleries assistantships, internships, and roles at several major photo organizations.

Finally, as we approach the 100th Open Call List in the coming weeks, I’m excited to share that the first paid bonus material of 2026 will be published later this month. (More information about that next week!) In the meantime, paid subscribers have access to a list of additional material which introduces a wide range opportunities (e.g. photography festivals, photobook awards, galleries that accept submissions, and more), as well as guides submissions and best practices.

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