URBAN Photo Awards 2026
- Deadline: 14 June 2026
- Website: http://www.urbanphotoawards.com
URBAN Photo Awards returns for its 17th edition, confirming itself as one of the most important international competitions dedicated to contemporary photography, culminating in its traditional final event at the Trieste Photo Days, scheduled from October 23 to 25, 2026 in Trieste.
Since 2010, URBAN Photo Awards has been an international platform that promotes both emerging talent and established photographers, engaging thousands of participants from dozens of countries every year.
The 2026 international jury will include major names in world photography:
- Mark Power, Magnum Photos member, chair of the "Projects & Portfolios" category
- Christopher Morris, internationally renowned photographer and founding member of the VII Photo Agency, chair of the "Single Photos" category
Both will be guests at the festival, with talks and workshops!
To participate, you must register or log in at: my.dotlogic.net
Once logged in, you can choose the category to enter.
SINGLE PHOTO CATEGORIES (1 photo is FREE):
- STREETS
- PEOPLE
- SPACES
- CREATIVE
SPECIAL CATEGORIES:
- PROJECTS & PORTFOLIOS
- URBAN BOOK AWARD
- UNDER 35 (FREE)
Fees:
Free
Prizes:
Selected participants may receive different levels of recognition:
- WINNER
- HONORABLE MENTIONS
- REMARKABLE REWARDS
Depending on the category and award received, winners may be awarded:
- Prestigious trophies and medals created by the renowned Venice Biennale artist Giorgio Celiberti
- Photography prizes offered by our partners
- Amazon vouchers
- A 2-night stay in Trieste for 2 people
- URBAN 2026 gala dinner at Trieste Photo Days Festival
The total value of the prizes is constantly being updated: www.urbanphotoawards.com/it/prizes-2026
Eligibility:
18+, the use of AI is not permitted
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
Each participating author declares that they hold all rights to the photographs submitted to the contest and guarantees that these do not in any way infringe copyright or other third-party rights, releasing DOTLOGIC Società Cooperativa Impresa Sociale, the photographic network including dotART, Exhibit Around APS, URBAN Photo Awards and Trieste Photo Days from any liability related to claims or legal actions arising from the use of the photographs, including copyright infringement, unauthorized use of trademarks, violation of privacy or publicity rights, defamation, breaches of moral rights, or other personal or property rights, in any jurisdiction.
Each author retains the moral rights and intellectual property rights to the submitted works.