Autograph is accepting applications for 2026 Competition - “Photomontage as Activist Practice”

  • Award, Competition
  • Online
  • Partial Funding Type
  • Deadline in 2 months
https://autograph.org.uk/blog/news/call-for-artists-photomontage-as-activist-practice/
  October 27, 2025

About Opportunity

The internationally recognized organization Autograph invites international visual artists and photographers working with collage or photomontage to submit a cohesive series of works (consisting of ten or more pieces) that challenge dominant narratives. A panel of judges will review all submissions and select the most outstanding entries. The selected artists will have their works featured in an online gallery on Autograph’s official website and will receive a £400 honorarium, along with editorial guidance and professional support from Autograph’s experienced team.

About Organizer

Autograph is an international nonprofit organization established in 1988 in London, UK. Since its founding, it has highlighted the transformative power of photography by supporting emerging photographers worldwide. The organization focuses on exploring themes such as race, identity, representation, human rights, and social justice.

Details

 

The submissions will be shortlisted by panel of judges, including:


Eligibility:

  • Both emerging and professional visual artists or photographers, over the age of 18, working with collage or photomontage, from across the globe can participate


Project/event location:

  • Online


Participation fee:

  • Application is free of charge


Award/prize: 

  • Prize - £400 

  • Online exhibition and promotion


Application requirements:

  • Online application form

  • CV/portfolio 

  • Artist statement 

  • Up to 3 images that represent the work


The submission closes:

  • 12 January, 2026

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Award, Competition
Event Location
Online
Deadline
12 January, 2026
Funding Type
Partial
Open to
Worldwide