10th Santiago Castelo International Photography Prize opens for entries
The Asociación de Extremadura para la Unesco has announced the tenth edition of the Premio Internacional de Fotografía Santiago Castelo for 2026. Open to photographers over 18 of any nationality, the competition accepts up to two works per author in high-resolution (300 dpi) digital or analog, black-and-white or color. AI-generated images are disallowed. Entries must be submitted online via www.mundoarti.com from April 6 to May 18, 2026. The first prize is €4,000, and the winning work becomes part of the association's collection. A second copy will be produced at the expense of the Centro Unesco de Extremadura. An honorable mention of €600 is also awarded, with no donation required. The jury comprises Spanish and Portuguese experts in photography, visual arts, and cultural heritage. Selected works will tour the EUROACE euroregion, and the award ceremony will take place in Extremadura.
Key facts
- The prize is in its tenth edition in 2026.
- It has an international scope, focusing on the cross-border Spain-Portugal region since 2019.
- Participants must be over 18 years old.
- Each author can submit a maximum of two works.
- AI-generated images are not accepted.
- Submission period: April 6 to May 18, 2026.
- First prize: €4,000; honorable mention: €600.
- The winning work is acquired by the Asociación de Extremadura para la Unesco.
Entities
Institutions
- Asociación de Extremadura para la Unesco
- Centro Unesco de Extremadura
- mundoarti.com
Locations
- Extremadura
- Spain
- Portugal
- EUROACE