Prize

Santu Mofokeng Foundation Photography Prize 2026

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Closes

October 15, 2026

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

A national photography prize celebrating emerging photographers in South Africa. The Foundation seeks to recognise emerging practitioners whose work demonstrates thoughtful engagement with contemporary photography and provide meaningful support to advance their careers. Projects must demonstrate artistic excellence, originality, and strong engagement with the photographic medium, reflecting depth, sensitivity, and critical awareness.

Who it is for

Emerging photographers living and working in South Africa who work in contemporary photography as independent practitioners, artist groups, or collectives.

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

ZAR 100,000 cash prize, editorial support, a professional artist profile, and opportunities for future exhibition presentation.

What you need to apply

  • A cohesive body of 10–15 photographic works created within the past five years
  • Confirmation of copyright and intellectual property rights ownership

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

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