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Snapshot America 2026: A Portrait of These United States
- Who Can Apply: Photographers age 18 or older who reside in one of the 50 U.S. states or 14 U.S. territories.
- The Focus: Original street, candid, and documentary photographs representing contemporary American life, communities, events, landmarks, and everyday experience in 2026.
- The Funding: No cash prize. Entrants receive a discount coupon for the resulting book; selected works receive gallery and/or book publication. Entry is $25 for the first image and $15 for each additional image.
- Key Requirements: Submit 1–10 original photographs through CaFÉ; selected work must be exhibition-ready and no larger than 48 inches including the frame.
DeadlineFriday, September 11, 2026
Application fee$25
Program datesNovember 19–December 11, 2026
Locationnational
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinesphotography
Application notesOpen to original street photography, snapshots, candid work, and other minimally edited photography reflecting life in the United States in 2026. Selected work must be exhibition-ready and no larger than 48 inches including the frame. Shipped work requires a prepaid return label.
Contactgallery@riphotocenter.org
Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts
Organization based in Providence