Featured Opportunities

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The Photo ED Open Call: Movement invites photographers worldwide to submit work exploring the theme of movement. Selected entries will be published both online and in print, with a copy of the publication sent to each contributor. Submission fees start at C$15.00, which covers production and postage costs for the printed publication.

This open call offers photographers an opportunity to showcase their work and gain exposure.

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The Aesthetica Art Prize 2025 is an international competition celebrating contemporary art across various media, including painting, drawing, video, sculpture, installation, performance, photography, digital art, artists’ film, ceramics, illustration, and mixed-media. The prize offers £10,000 in cash, a group exhibition at a major public gallery, editorial coverage in Aesthetica Magazine, and a profile on the Aesthetica website. Artists can submit up to two works per entry, with a regular entry fee of £25. Late entries are accepted with a fee of £35. The exhibition is scheduled to run from 19 September 2025 to 25 January 2026 at York Art Gallery.

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The Aesthetica Creative Writing Award is an international competition that champions new and established voices in poetry and short fiction. With a total prize fund of £5,000 (£2,500 awarded to each category winner), the award also offers publication in the annual Aesthetica Creative Writing Anthology, alongside further prizes including subscriptions to leading literary journals, professional writing courses, and development opportunities with industry experts.

The competition is open worldwide with no age restrictions and accepts work in English on any theme. Short fiction submissions must be under 2,000 words, while poetry entries are limited to 40 lines. Previously published pieces are eligible, and writers can submit multiple entries. Shortlisted writers will be contacted in November, with winners announced in December and published in the 2026 Creative Writing Annual.

This is a chance to gain international recognition, see your work in print, and join a global community of writers pushing the boundaries of contemporary literature.