BBA One Shot Award 2026 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. We 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
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: 3 August 2026 (Midnight CEST)
Application: https://bba-prizes.com/one-shot-award
Organiser: BBA Gallery, Berlin, Germany