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15TH EDITION LEICA STREET PHOTO CONTEST

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Application Deadline: 9 January 2026, 7:59 PM (CET)

LOCATION:  Poland

Leica Street Photo – 15th Edition of the Contest: For the fifteenth time, they invite all street photography enthusiasts to take part in our contest! Leica Street Photo is an event that enjoys immense popularity among photographers from around the world. This year, just like in previous editions, the jury will select the 30 best works. They will be presented at an exhibition in Warsaw and at the Leica Gallery in Vienna. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Leica Street Photo is more than just a contest—it’s a platform for everyone who wants to share their unique vision of the world.

The competition is open to anyone, and it is free to enter.

They invite photographers from across the globe, regardless of their experience, to submit their work.

They are looking for both classic street shots and innovative interpretations of the genre.

They want to see your everyday life, your emotions, and your personal perspective. Let your photos tell stories that will touch our hearts.

You may submit up to 5 images.

Submit your photos through the registration form on the competition website.

The competition is organized by 6×7 Sp. z o.o., a company based in Warsaw, Poland.

BENEFIT:

The Grand Prize winner will receive the Leica Q3 43 camera.

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THE ADACHI CONTEMPORARY UKIYOE AWARD 2025

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Application Deadline: 12/25, 2025 [JST]

LOCATION: Japan

The Adachi UKIYOE Award has sought artists to become the next generation of ukiyo-e artists, producing designs that serve as the foundation for modern ukiyo-e. Award winners will have the opportunity to collaborate with contemporary carvers and printers to turn their designs into woodcut prints.

ELIGIBILITY:

Application Fee: Free

There are no restrictions on genre, background, age, or nationality, but submissions are limited to individual applicants only. (Group or workshop submissions are not allowed.)

Please visit the online application form, where you can fill in all the necessary information. You will be able to upload images of your work (please check the available file types) one by one, submitting between 5 and 10 works. Please provide the required details for each work along with the corresponding image.

Application form

The online application form is provided via Google Forms. However, if you prefer to use a platform other than Google Forms, please let us know by email (adachi@adachi-hanga.com).

Please note that the application must be submitted in English or Japanese for practical reasons, as winners will need to communicate directly with the director and artisans at the Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints.

BENEFIT:

Prize:

1st Prize: 300,000 yen + your picture will be made as a woodcut print by contemporary artisans and a complete print will be given to you

2nd Prize: 150,000 yen + your picture will be made as a woodcut print by contemporary artisans and a complete print will be given to you

3rd Prize: 50,000 yen

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