Apparently in America - Artist Award 2026

About the Open Call

The Apparently in America Artist Award is an Open Call inviting photographers to reflect on American identity through image-making today. The award seeks work that engages with the cultural, political, and personal dimensions of life in the United States. Photographers are invited to finish the sentence: 'Apparently, in America…'. One selected artist will receive a $500 prize to support the further development of their practice and a feature within the project, alongside up to three honorable mentions.

What is Offered

One selected artist receives a $500 prize and a feature within the project, with up to three honorable mentions.

Requirements

Applicants must submit 10–20 images. Submissions must be original and not previously featured in Apparently in America. Applicants must include the phrase 'Apparently, in America…' in their project description.

How to Apply

Submit 10–20 images through the Picter platform, including the artist's finished phrase 'Apparently, in America…' as part of the written project description.