Shortlist
Main Prize Shortlist
These works are currently in consideration for €10,000 in cash prizes. All shortlisted projects will be screened at Lodz Fotofestiwal, Kranj Foto Fest and PhMuseum Days in Summer and Autumn 2026.
14th edition
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These works are currently in consideration for €10,000 in cash prizes. All shortlisted projects will be screened at Lodz Fotofestiwal, Kranj Foto Fest and PhMuseum Days in Summer and Autumn 2026.
General Info
The PhMuseum Photography Grant is an annual initiative that recognises the importance of photography and visual storytelling.
Over the years it has grown into a leading photography prize, with previous editions having awarded work by photographers like Max Pinckers, Poulomi Basu, Jacob Aue Sobol, Diana Markosian, Alejandro Cartagena, Bieke Depoorter, Salvatore Vitale, Camille Lévêque, and Tomas van Houtryve, among many others. Now in its 14th edition, the initiative is designed to support the production and promotion of visual projects through cash prizes, exhibitions at international festivals, educational activities and exposure on online media.
The theme is open. All approaches are welcome, from traditional documentary photography to experimental ways of telling a story or sharing a concept. Applicants retain full image copyrights. You can see all the prizes and learn how to apply below, while you can check FAQs here.
By applying, you'll also receive a 15% discount on your next one-on-one booking with PhMuseum experts, and a 20% discount on PhMuseum Annual Magazine (subject to availability). Thanks for considering this opportunity and best of luck with your applications!
plus projections at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026, Kranj Foto Fest 2026 and PhMuseum Days 2026, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
plus projections at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026, Kranj Foto Fest 2026 and PhMuseum Days 2026, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
plus projections at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026, Kranj Foto Fest 2026 and PhMuseum Days 2026, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
plus projections at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026, Kranj Foto Fest 2026 and PhMuseum Days 2026, and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
PhEST's team will select a work from all the submissions to be granted a solo show during the 11th edition of the festival to be held in Monopoli, Italy in September 2026.
Maria Ptqk, head curator of Getxophoto, will select a project from all the submissions to be awarded an exhibition during the 20th edition of the festival, which will be held in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain, in June 2026. In addition to the show production, the winner will receive an artist fee of €400 and accommodation for 2 nights during the Opening Week.
PhMuseum's Director Giuseppe Oliverio will select a project among all of the submissions to be exhibited at PhMuseum Lab, Bologna, Italy, in January 2027. The prize includes travel, stay and production costs.
Krzysztof Candrowicz and Mafalda Ruao will invite an artist to join Photo-Match at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026. The organization will cover travel and accommodation to allow the prize recipient to attend the innovative presentation and portfolio review in Lodz, Poland, in June 2026.
All submissions will be eligible for publication in the second edition of PhMuseum's printed Annual Magazine, which will be launched at PhMuseum Days 2026 in October 2026.
Our team will select 9 photographers from all the applicants, who can select a free 30-minute online portfolio review with a mentor of their choice from the PhMuseum Education individual program.
All up to 40 shortlisted projects will be screened at Lodz Fotofestiwal 2026, Kranj Foto Fest 2026 and PhMuseum Days 2026.