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Prize

Santu Mofokeng Foundation Photography Prize 2026

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Closes

October 15, 2026

Effort

About 7 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A national award from the Santu Mofokeng Foundation established to recognise and support outstanding emerging photographers in South Africa. The Foundation seeks artists whose work shows thoughtful and compelling engagement with photography, reflecting depth, sensitivity and critical awareness. The inaugural award provides recognition, visibility and professional support at a pivotal stage in a career.

Who it is for

Emerging photographers living and working in South Africa who are under 45 years old.

Open to artists in South Africa.

The call says: “Source page restricts to South Africa”

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Where

International

When

October 15, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

R100,000 cash prize, editorial support, an artist profile, and opportunities for future exhibition presentation.

What you need to apply

  • Cohesive body of photographs, 10 required
  • Portrait image
  • Recent biography
  • Statement describing applicant's practice
  • Statement describing the submitted body of work and why they would be a strong recipient

How long it takes

About 7 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://opencalls.monographica.com/santu-mofokeng-foundation-photography-prize-2026/