BBA One Shot Award - 2026 Autumn Edition

The BBA Gallery invites photographers and visual artists from around the globe to enter the Autumn Edition of the One Shot Award. The concept is simple: One Image. Zero Excuses. They want to see that one definitive frame that stops viewers in their tracks. This call is completely democratic, open to anyone aged 18 and over, with absolutely no thematic or stylistic restrictions. You do not need an expensive series to make an impact; it only takes one shot. A total of 20 Shortlisted artists will be selected to exhibit in a physical print exhibition at BBA Gallery in Berlin, Germany. 50 Longlisted artists will be featured on a large digital display inside the gallery space.

Benefits for Selected Artists:

• 20 Shortlist: Physical print exhibition at BBA Gallery (100% of printing & production costs covered by BBA : no shipping fees)
• 50 Longlist: Feature on a large digital display within the exhibition space
• 1st Prize Winner: €300 Cash Prize + Solo feature on Artsy + dedicated promotion via social media and newsletters
• Weekly Features: Opportunities for online spotlights throughout the open call period

Requirements

Eligibility & Submission Requirements:

• Open worldwide to anyone aged 18+
• All photographic styles, genres, and mediums accepted
• Strictly 1 image per entry (.jpg, .png, or .heic up to 3 MB)
• Required info: Name, country, contact details, image title, and year of creation
• Entry Fee: €19
• Deadline: 28 September 2026 (Midnight CEST)
• Exhibition : End of October at the BBA Gallery, Köpernicker Str. 96, 10179 Berlin.
• Application: https://bba-prizes.com/one-shot-award
• Organiser: BBA Gallery, Berlin, Germany

Application Instructions