PhotoVogue Regional Open Call — MENA Panorama 2026

Overview

The PhotoVogue Regional Open Call is a photography competition run by PhotoVogue, a Condé Nast platform, offering $8,000 in grants and publication opportunities. Emerging photographers from the MENA region should apply to gain recognition and win grants, as well as participate in the PhotoVogue Festival 2027.

About the Call

MENA Panorama champions the multiplicity of voices across the Middle East and North Africa, moving beyond monolithic narratives to showcase the region's complexity, resilience, and diverse visual languages. The call welcomes photography, video, and multimedia projects across all genres.

What to Submit

• A series of up to 15 images
• Or a 60-second video trailer (or a combination of both)
• All genres: fashion, documentary, portraiture, fine art, experimental
• AI-generated works are not accepted
• New projects encouraged (previously submitted projects also accepted)

Grants Awarded

• $4,500 — Outstanding Vision Grant (for work that redefines creative boundaries)
• $2,000 — Vision Grant (for a unique perspective and strong artistic voice)
• $1,500 — Rising Voice Grant (for promising emerging artists)

What You Can Win

• $8,000 in total grants (3 artists selected)
• Presentation at the 2027 PhotoVogue Festival
• Potential publication across Condé Nast titles (Vogue, GQ, AD, CNT)
• Participation in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews

Eligibility

• Photographers and video makers from MENA or the MENA diaspora
• Must maintain a meaningful connection to the Middle East or North Africa
• Aged 18 and above
• Open call runs May 21 – September 24, 2026

Cost & Fees

Free — no submission fees.

How to Apply

Submit directly at the PhotoVogue MENA Panorama Picter page before September 24, 2026 (11:59 PM CET). Questions: [email protected]. The submission portal is hosted on Picter. You will need to create a free Picter account to access the full contest details, guidelines, and submission form.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The deadline is September 24, 2026. The open call runs from May 21 to September 24, 2026.

What is the total funding provided by the grants?

The total funding provided is $8,000 in grants, which will be awarded to 3 artists. The grants include the Outstanding Vision Grant, Vision Grant, and Rising Voice Grant.

Who is eligible to apply for the PhotoVogue Regional Open Call?

Photographers and video makers from MENA or the MENA diaspora are eligible to apply. They must maintain a meaningful connection to the Middle East or North Africa and be aged 18 and above.

What type of projects are accepted for submission?

The call welcomes photography, video, and multimedia projects across all genres, including fashion, documentary, portraiture, fine art, and experimental. However, AI-generated works are not accepted.

What are the benefits of winning the grants?

The winners will receive $8,000 in total grants, present their work at the 2027 PhotoVogue Festival, and have the potential for publication across Condé Nast titles. They will also participate in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews.

Are there any submission fees?

No, there are no submission fees. The open call is free to apply.