OD Photo Prize 2026
- Deadline: 11 August 2026
- Website: https://site.picter.com/od-photo-prize-2026
Now in its sixth edition, the OD Photo Prize champions emerging and early-career photographic artists from around the world, working within the first ten years of their practice. Founded by Open Doors Gallery in 2021, the prize takes an expansive view of the medium, welcoming work from across the discipline, from documentary and street photography to collage and mixed media.
The winner receives a £2,000 cash prize, an interview with 1000 Words Magazine, a place in our London group exhibition and representation with the gallery. Shortlisted and longlisted artists are eligible for further awards, including a solo show in Spain via the InCadaqués Award, the AJ Page Award and, new for 2026, portfolio reviews.
Fees:
Paid
Prizes:
Grand Prize (Winner)
£2,000 cash prize, an exclusive interview with 1000 Words Magazine, long-term mentorship, listing as an OD Artist on the website and Artsy for at least a year, and a place in the London group exhibition.
Two Runners-Up
Long-term mentorship, listing on the OD Artist page and Artsy for at least a year, and a place in the London group exhibition.
Judges' Picks
Each juror selects one artist from the Longlist for special mention, with the opportunity to be exhibited.
InCadaqués Award
A solo presentation at the InCadaqués Photo Festival in Spain, selected from the Longlist by festival founders Olivia and Valmont. The form adapts to the work (exhibition, projection or installation).
AJ Page Award (People's Choice)
For an exceptional single image, selected by Open Doors Gallery from the Longlist, posted to @odtakeovers and voted on by the public, with at least one included in the exhibition.
Portfolio Reviews (new for 2026)
Invitation-only for Longlisted artists: two one-to-one sessions, one with a selected OD artist and one with gallery director Tom Page.
Eligibility:
No age limit | Only projects | Artists must be working within the first 10 years of their practise
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
Entrants retain full copyright.
Open Doors Gallery reserves the right to use submissions for press purposes but will always credit and tag artists appropriately.