Edition 3 | 2026-27
Submissions NOW OPEN
Open
to Anyone
From Anywhere
On Any Subject
60+ Countries
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10,000+ Visitors
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2320 Applicants
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200+ Exhibiting Artist
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NEW GEAR PRIZES
Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG DN Art Lens
1 x Single Image | 1 x Photo Series
LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSION 31/10/2026
The Most Accessible Open Call
Why apply
Review by diverse international jury for all applicants
Selected applicants will be exhibited in a public space in Chennai
Promotion on CPB social media and digital channels
Travelling Exhibitions & Digital Showcase
Extended shortlist presented digitally at open call venue
Selected artists featured in print and online press
Past Jurors
Smita Sharma
Photojournalist
Joseph Radhik
Photographer
Umah Jacob
Director of External Relations & Outreach at India Art Fair
Alessia Glaviano
Head, Global PhotoVogue & Director-PhotoVogue Festival
Bharat Sikka
Visual Artist
Karthik Rajagopal
Photographer
Michael Weir
Curator and Creative Producer
Vineet Vohra
Photographer, Educator
Avani Rai
Photographer & Filmmaker
Ashfika Rahman
Visual Artist
Gwen Lee
Co-founder and Director of DECK Photography Art Centre and Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF)
Brendan McCleary
Curator
Julie Héraut
Head of exhibitions and research at LE BAL, Paris
Varun Gupta
Photographer & Co-founder, Chennai Photo Biennale
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