16e Concours international de photographie Arbella 2026

The 16th Arbella International Photography Contest 2026, organized by Arbella Pasta, celebrates the 200th anniversary of photography with a global call for images. Entries are accepted from May 11, 2026, and the final submission deadline is September 6, 2026. The contest offers a total cash prize of $10,500, distributed across a Grand Prize ($2,500) and category awards in two routes: "Beauty of Imperfection" and an unrestricted "Open" category. A special Future Viewfinder Award of $750 is automatically considered for entrants aged 18‑24. The competition is free to enter—no registration, upload, or judging fees are charged. Eligibility is limited to individual photographers aged 18 or older, with no team or group submissions allowed. Winners may also receive exhibition selection for up to 26 photographs. Participants submit their work online through the official contest website, selecting one of the two categories and uploading images directly. The judging panel comprises five international experts, and the contest emphasizes artistic exploration of imperfection and open creative expression. The event is entirely online, with no travel or housing provisions. The contest is a one‑time edition for 2026, with no rolling application window.

cash prizes, potential exhibition selection

individual photographers aged 18 or older from any country; entrants 18-24 automatically considered for Future Viewfinder Award; no team/group entries