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Santu Mofokeng Foundation Photography Prize 2026

Monographica Photography

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Closes

October 15, 2026, 14 days left

Effort

About 7 hours

Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

A national award from the Santu Mofokeng Foundation established in honour of one of South Africa's most influential photographers. The prize recognises and supports outstanding emerging photographers working in the country whose work shows thoughtful and compelling engagement with the photographic medium, reflecting depth, sensitivity and critical awareness.

Who it is for

Emerging photographers under 45 living and working in South Africa.

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, 14 days left

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What you get

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

What you need to apply

  • Cohesive body of ten to fifteen photographs made within the past five years, 15 required
  • Portrait image
  • Recent biography
  • Statement describing applicant's practice
  • Statement describing the submitted body of work and why applicant 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/