Santu Mofokeng Foundation Photography Prize | National Award for Emerging South African Photographers

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Closes

October 15, 2026, 11 days left

Effort

About 6 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

An annual national award recognising outstanding emerging photographers living and working in South Africa. Established by the Santu Mofokeng Foundation to honour one of the country's most influential photographers, the prize celebrates new voices in contemporary photography and provides professional support at a pivotal stage in an artist's career. The award recognises photographers whose work demonstrates artistic excellence, originality and thoughtful engagement with the photographic medium.

Who it is for

Emerging photographers living and working in South Africa, including independent photographers, artist groups and collectives, and contemporary photographers working in any photographic genre.

Open to artists in South Africa.

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

emerging artists

Where

South Africa

When

October 15, 2026, 11 days left

Programme dates not listed

What you get

R100,000 cash prize, editorial support, a professional artist profile, and opportunities for future exhibition presentations through Latitudes programmes.

What you need to apply

A cohesive body of photographic works, 10 required
Work created within the past five years
Supporting application information as outlined in the annual call for entries

How long it takes

About 6 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://form.jotform.com/261934150259054