CitiesToBe Photo Award 2026 — Third Places
Applications closedSeptember 30, 2026
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Third edition of the international urban photography award exploring informal social spaces beyond home and work.
Benefits
Winning and finalist series published as photo essays on citiestobe.com and disseminated via Anteverti/CitiesToBe channels. Award details: €1,500 winner + five €500 finalist prizes (acquisitive; one print per series).
Eligibility
International photographers; coherent series of 10–20 images shot after Jan 1, 2024; theme: third places; no AI-generated work.
Award
€1,500 winner + five €500 prizes
Application fee
Free (no entry fee)
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