Prize

Musa International Award for Female Photographers 2026

Monographica Photography

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Closes

November 21, 2026

Effort

About 3 hours

Cost to apply

€25 (1 project) / €45 (2 projects) / €65 (3 projects)

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What it is

Portfolio-based award for female photographers on the theme of "Reclaiming the Frame". Entrants submit up to three projects of 8 to 25 images each in any genre, medium and style, with project statement and biography, assembled as PDF. All subjects welcome; themes not limited to women. Eighth edition, first year open internationally. Winners announced December 2026.

Who it is for

Female photographers aged 18 and over, amateur or professional, resident in specified European countries.

Open to artists in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and others.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portu”

women

Where

Italy

When

November 21, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

Exhibition prints produced and donated, exhibition at Colorno Photo Life Festival, screening at Biennale di Fotografia Femminile in Mantova, half-hour portfolio review with artistic director, editorial meeting with publisher, filmed interview with curator, and €200 towards expenses.

What you need to apply

  • Up to three projects submitted as PDF, each with 8 to 25 images, 3 required
  • Project statement
  • Biography

How long it takes

About 3 hours

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

Cost to apply

€25 (1 project) / €45 (2 projects) / €65 (3 projects)

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Go to the application

https://www.musaaward.eu/musaawardenglish.html