Photography Contest
Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI
Deadline |
07/31/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
35 EurosPrizes |
ExhibitionHost |
Form.With the support of photo basel, Picter, and Form., we are proud to launch the Form Photo Award 2026, dedicated to contemporary photography.
This annual photography competition is devoted to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes.
It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community.
In recent years, alongside receiving a cash prize, winners of the Form Photo Award had their projects exhibited in Paris and during Miami Scope with Form Gallery.
For 2026, the winners will receive free participation in the photo basel Fair 2026 during Art Basel.
With the support of Scope Miami Beach 2026, Picter and Form Magazine, we are proud to launch the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI dedicated to contemporary photography. This annual photography competition is dedicated to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes. It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community. Last year, alongside receiving a cash prize, the winners of the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI had their projects exhibited at Scope Miami. For 2025, the winners will receive free participation in Scope Miami Beach 2026 during Miami Art Week. Exhibiting at this leading-edge art fair—an event attended annually by over 500,000 gallerists, curators, collectors, critics, and photography professionals—offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach new audiences, gain meaningful recognition, and connect with key figures in the international photography scene. The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, providing further exposure to an international readership and enhancing the artists’ professional visibility.
Main prize
The top four winners will have their projects exhibited at the SCOPE Art Fair in December 2026, during Miami Art Week, where they will be seen by over 80,000 visitors. The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, offering international exposure, professional visibility, and the opportunity to connect with collectors and art professionals.
Shortlist
Ten shortlisted artists will be part of a digital exhibition at SCOPE during Miami Art Week. Their works will be included in the official exhibition catalogue and published in Form Magazine.
Longlist
Photographers selected for the longlist will be published in Form Magazine and receive, upon request, personalized submission reviews. We believe that every artist deserves thoughtful insight into their work, and these reviews are designed to support artistic development and increase success in future photography competitions. Longlisted artists, upon request, will receive detailed, constructive feedback from experienced professionals in the field.
Form is a multidisciplinary institution encompassing a gallery, magazine, publishing house, and educational platform, committed to the advancement of contemporary photography. It serves as a catalyst for critical engagement and artistic development by curating exhibitions, disseminating photographic works, and offering educational initiatives that support emerging and established practitioners in the field.
This annual photography competition is devoted to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes.
It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community.
In recent years, alongside receiving a cash prize, winners of the Form Photo Award had their projects exhibited in Paris and during Miami Scope with Form Gallery.
For 2026, the winners will receive free participation in the photo basel Fair 2026 during Art Basel.
With the support of Scope Miami Beach 2026, Picter and Form Magazine, we are proud to launch the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI dedicated to contemporary photography. This annual photography competition is dedicated to discovering emerging voices, fresh aesthetics, and thought-provoking themes. It aims to foster global dialogue, intellectual exchange, and cross-cultural solidarity within the art community. Last year, alongside receiving a cash prize, the winners of the Form Photo Award / SCOPE MIAMI had their projects exhibited at Scope Miami. For 2025, the winners will receive free participation in Scope Miami Beach 2026 during Miami Art Week. Exhibiting at this leading-edge art fair—an event attended annually by over 500,000 gallerists, curators, collectors, critics, and photography professionals—offers an unparalleled opportunity to reach new audiences, gain meaningful recognition, and connect with key figures in the international photography scene. The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, providing further exposure to an international readership and enhancing the artists’ professional visibility.
Main prize
The top four winners will have their projects exhibited at the SCOPE Art Fair in December 2026, during Miami Art Week, where they will be seen by over 80,000 visitors. The winning projects will also be featured in Form Magazine, offering international exposure, professional visibility, and the opportunity to connect with collectors and art professionals.
Shortlist
Ten shortlisted artists will be part of a digital exhibition at SCOPE during Miami Art Week. Their works will be included in the official exhibition catalogue and published in Form Magazine.
Longlist
Photographers selected for the longlist will be published in Form Magazine and receive, upon request, personalized submission reviews. We believe that every artist deserves thoughtful insight into their work, and these reviews are designed to support artistic development and increase success in future photography competitions. Longlisted artists, upon request, will receive detailed, constructive feedback from experienced professionals in the field.
Form is a multidisciplinary institution encompassing a gallery, magazine, publishing house, and educational platform, committed to the advancement of contemporary photography. It serves as a catalyst for critical engagement and artistic development by curating exhibitions, disseminating photographic works, and offering educational initiatives that support emerging and established practitioners in the field.
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