A curated selection of international photography awards, scholarships, and open calls has been announced for April 2026. Key opportunities include the PhMuseum Online Masterclasses scholarships, which offer fully-funded spots for artistic development and documentary photography, and the PhMuseum Days Photography Festival open call for exhibitions in Bologna, Italy. Additionally, the Hasselblad Foundation is offering significant grants to support the publication of new photobooks by professionals in the field.
These opportunities are vital for the professional development of contemporary photographers and visual artists, providing both financial support and prestigious platforms for exhibition. By offering scholarships to those in challenging financial or political circumstances and funding for unpublished projects, these institutions play a critical role in ensuring diverse voices and experimental narratives continue to reach the global art market and institutional spaces.