Prize

Santu Mofokeng Foundation Photography Prize 2026

InterArts Funding

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Closes

October 15, 2026, 14 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

A national photography prize celebrating the next generation of photographers in South Africa, established in honour of acclaimed photographer Santu Mofokeng. The prize recognises emerging practitioners whose work demonstrates thoughtful engagement with contemporary photography and provides support to advance their careers. The Foundation is looking for projects that demonstrate artistic excellence, originality, and strong engagement with the photographic medium.

Who it is for

Emerging photographers who are living and working in South Africa and working independently or in 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, 14 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

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

What you need to apply

  • A cohesive body of photographic works, 10 required

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 1 item 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