How many of these open calls are free to apply?

Free to apply: 3 of 8. A fee to apply or to take part: 2. Fee not stated by the organiser: 3.

What do these open calls provide?

Out of 8: stipend: 3; travel: 1; production budget: 3; prize money: 1; exhibition: 4.

Can artists from any country apply?

No country or region limit in the terms: 6 of 8. Limited to residents or citizens of named countries or regions: 2 — each card names who may apply.

When is the next deadline?

Pride Photo 2027 — International Photography Contest: 31 October 2026. Closing within 30 days: 5. Open on a rolling basis: 0.

Art competitions in the Netherlands, 2026

31 Oct 2026

Pride Photo 2027 — International Photography Contest

Pride Photo FoundationAmsterdam, Netherlands

CompetitionFree to applySelection for the collection and the foundation's touring exhibition

31 Oct 2026

Form Photo Award × UNSEEN 2027

Form MagazineRotterdam, Netherlands (UNSEEN at Art Rotterdam)

CompetitionExhibition at UNSEEN 2027

4 Nov 2026

Tschumipaviljoen Groningen «Hellend Vlak» 2027 — €17,000 Temporary Public Artwork Commission, €1,500 Sketch Fees

Kunstpunt GroningenGroningen, Netherlands

Competition€17,000 incl. fee; €1,500 sketch fee

15 Nov 2026

Go Short 2027 — International Short Film Festival Nijmegen: Call for Entry

Go ShortNijmegen, Netherlands

CompetitionGo Short Awards; Oscar, EFA and BAFTA recognised

16 Nov 2026

Rewire × Korzo Sensory-Friendly Concert Commission 2027 — Low-Stimulus New Work for Rewire Festival (The Hague)

Rewire FestivalKorzo / Rewire Festival, The Hague, Netherlands

CompetitionCommission fee + presentation at Rewire 2027

1 Dec 2026

Roze Filmdagen 2027 — 30th Amsterdam LGBTQ+ Film Festival: Call for Films

Roze FilmdagenAmsterdam, Netherlands

CompetitionJury and audience awards with cash prizes

7 Dec 2026

Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 16 (2027–2028) — Open Call for Light Artworks on the Canals

Amsterdam Light FestivalAmsterdam canals, Netherlands

CompetitionFree to apply€4,000 artist fee + production and travel costs covered