2026 INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
Exhibit Your Photography During Miami Art Week™
Become an Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer and present your work in a professionally curated photography exhibition in Miami's Wynwood Arts District, December 1–6, 2026
International applicants welcome • Gallery representation not required
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline: August 31, 2026.
Exhibit Your Photography at photoMIAMI® 2026
Choose how you Participate: In-Person, Digital, or both
Whether you participate in the photoMIAMI® Photography Exhibition, the Official photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition, or both, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your photography, expand your professional network and gain international exposure through the growing ARTWEEK™ platform.
Be Seen.
Be Discovered.
The Art of Photography.
The Art of Photography
About the Exhibitions
The photoMIAMI® Photography Exhibition
Dedicated exclusively to contemporary photography, photoMIAMI® is the official photography exhibition of Miami Art Week™. The exhibition brings together exceptional emerging, mid-career and established photographers from around the world, presenting outstanding work across fine art, documentary, portrait, landscape, street, conceptual, experimental, digital and emerging photographic practices.
Presented during Miami Art Week™, one of the world's leading annual celebrations of art and culture, photoMIAMI® provides selected photographers with the opportunity to exhibit before collectors, curators, galleries, publishers, museums, media and an international audience while earning the designation of Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer.
As a photography-focused exhibition, photoMIAMI® creates meaningful opportunities for photographers to build professional relationships, increase international visibility, present and sell their work, and become part of the growing ARTWEEK™ community, creating opportunities that extend well beyond the exhibition itself.
Who Benefits
EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Build visibility, strengthen your professional portfolio and introduce your photography to collectors, galleries and new audiences.
MID-CAREER PHOTOGRAPHERS
Expand relationships with collectors, curators, galleries, publishers, museums and photography professionals while increasing international exposure.
ESTABLISHED PHOTOGRAPHERS
Present significant bodies of work in a professionally curated exhibition dedicated exclusively to contemporary photography during Miami Art Week™.
GALLERIES & PHOTOGRAPHY ORGANIZATIONS
Present photographers, exhibitions, collections and photography-based cultural initiatives to an international audience of collectors, curators, media and photography enthusiasts.
The Official photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition
The Official photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition extends the reach of Miami Art Week™ beyond the physical exhibition, showcasing outstanding photographers from around the world through a professionally curated international digital exhibition on the ARTWEEK™ platform.
Open to both emerging and established photographers, the exhibition provides year-round visibility, allowing participants to present their photography to collectors, curators, galleries, publishers, museums, media and photography enthusiasts worldwide.
Selected participants receive the designation of Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition Photographer, joining an international community of photographers while maintaining an ongoing professional presence throughout the year.
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Official 2026 Exhibitor Benefits
Every Accepted Exhibitor Receives More Than Exhibition Space
Acceptance into photoMIAMI® is more than participation in a single exhibition—it's an invitation to become part of the expanding ARTWEEK™ ecosystem, an international platform supporting photographers before, during and beyond Miami Art Week™.
Accepted participants receive professional recognition, year-round digital visibility, promotional opportunities, networking, and a complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership, providing lasting value well after the exhibition concludes.
photoMIAMI® In-Person Exhibition
Present your photography during Miami Art Week™ as an Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer, exhibiting in a professionally curated photography exhibition in Miami's Wynwood Arts District.
Benefits
Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer designation
Exhibit during Miami Art Week™ in a professionally curated exhibition dedicated exclusively to contemporary photography
Present your work before collectors, curators, galleries, publishers, museums, photography consultants, media and cultural organizations
International exposure and professional recognition
Professional ARTWEEK™ Photographer Profile & Exhibitor Directory through November 15, 2027
Promotion through the Miami Art Week™ and ARTWEEK™ websites, email newsletters and official social media channels
Invitations to networking receptions, panel discussions, photography programs and select special events*
Eligibility for editorial features, photographer spotlights, awards and future exhibition opportunities
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership for the 2026–2027 exhibition year
Priority notification of future exhibitions, festivals, competitions and professional opportunities throughout the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem
Tier I – Main photoMIAMI Gallery Location — $1,199 for the entire Week
Premium exhibition locations available (subject to availability)
Among the lowest exhibition fees of any official exhibition presented during Miami Art Week™, and photographers retain 100% of all artwork sales. Participation costs are subsidized through the efforts of the Art Week Global Foundation.
Official photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition
Showcase your photography through the Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition and participate in a professionally curated international digital exhibition offering year-round visibility and professional recognition.
Benefits
Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition Photographer designation
Participate from anywhere in the world
Inclusion in the Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Digital Exhibition through November 15, 2027
Selected photographs eligible for official Miami Art Week™ programming*, digital displays and curated promotional features, i.e. *displayed at Official Miami Art Week events including main Wynwood Gallery
Professional ARTWEEK™ Photographer Profile, Online Portfolio & Exhibitor Directory
Global exposure to collectors, curators, galleries, publishers, museums, media and photography enthusiasts
Promotion through the Miami Art Week™ and ARTWEEK™ websites, email newsletters and official social media channels
Invitations to select networking, educational and professional development programs*
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership for the 2026–2027 exhibition year
Priority notification and eligibility for future exhibitions, competitions, editorial features and professional opportunities throughout the ARTWEEK™ ecosystem, including New York Art Week™, Los Angeles Art Week™, Wynwood Art Week™ and future ARTWEEK™ destination programs
Option 1 — Miami Digital Exhibition: $279 annually
Option 2 — ARTWEEK™ Multi-City Digital Exhibition (Miami + Wynwood + New York + Los Angeles): $399 annually.Yes, there’s a Wynwood Art Week coming in 2027.
One annual digital exhibition package providing year-round visibility across the expanding ARTWEEK™ ecosystem.
Participation Notes
* Invitations to networking events, educational programs, panel discussions, special programming, receptions and other official Miami Art Week™ activities are subject to the applicable participation package, venue capacity, scheduling and event eligibility.
Benefits, programming, promotional opportunities and participation features may evolve as additional partnerships, venues and ARTWEEK™ initiatives are announced throughout the 2026–2027 exhibition year.
Ready to Apply?
Apply to Exhibit at the photoMIAMI® Exhibition — in person, digitally, or both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why you should Exhibit with photoMIAMI®…
Exhibit during Miami Art Week™, one of the world's premier annual celebrations of art and culture.
Receive the professional designation Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer.
Present your photography before collectors, curators, galleries, publishers and media from around the world.
Participate in a professionally curated exhibition dedicated exclusively to contemporary photography.
Receive a complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership with additional year-round benefits.
Gain ongoing exposure through the ARTWEEK™ digital platform, Exhibitor Directory and official promotional channels.
Join an international community of photographers, collectors, curators and photography professionals.
Become part of the growing ARTWEEK™ ecosystem, with opportunities for future exhibitions, festivals and special projects in Miami, New York, Los Angeles and beyond.
Read more in our FAQs below.
It is nearly impossible to capture all questions in the FAQs. Please contact us at hello@miamiartweek.org if you need an answer. Thanks.
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photoMIAMI® is an official Miami Art Week™ exhibition produced and managed by Miami Art Week, LLC. Dedicated exclusively to contemporary photography, the exhibition showcases exceptional emerging, mid-career and established photographers in a professionally curated gallery environment during one of the world's leading annual celebrations of art and culture.
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Applications are open to photographers, photography galleries, artist collectives, curators, nonprofit arts organizations and other creative practitioners presenting original photographic artwork. Gallery representation is NOT required.
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Yes. photoMIAMI® welcomes applications from emerging, mid-career and established photographers worldwide. Applications are reviewed on artistic merit, originality, technical execution, presentation quality and overall fit with the exhibition, not career stage.
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No. Independent photographers are encouraged to apply. Gallery representation is not required.
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Absolutely. photoMIAMI® welcomes applications from photographers throughout the United States and around the world.
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Applications are accepted for original contemporary photographic artwork, including but not limited to:
Fine Art Photography
Documentary Photography
Portrait Photography
Landscape Photography
Street Photography
Conceptual Photography
Experimental Photography
Digital Photography
Mixed-Media Photography
AI-Assisted Photography
Other Contemporary Photographic Practices
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Yes. AI-assisted photography and AI-generated photographic artwork are welcome, provided their use is disclosed. Applicants must own or possess all necessary copyrights, licenses and permissions required to exhibit the submitted work.
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Applicants may upload up to six (6) images representing the work they intend to exhibit if accepted.
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No. Submitted images are used during the curatorial review process. The final photograph(s) exhibited will depend on the exhibition space selected and the overall curatorial plan.
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Tier I exhibition spaces include approximately five linear feet of professionally curated wall space, typically accommodating one larger framed photograph or two smaller framed works. Optional upgrades and premium exhibition locations may also be available, subject to availability.
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Yes. Depending on the dimensions of your work and your exhibition space, many exhibitors display two or more photographs. Final placement is determined by Exhibition Management.
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Yes. Exhibitors retain proceeds from artwork sales unless otherwise agreed in writing.
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Yes. Photographers retain full ownership and copyright of all submitted and exhibited photographs.
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Submitted images may be used by Miami Art Week™, photoMIAMI®, and the ARTWEEK™ platform for jury review, exhibition administration, marketing, publicity, websites, social media, catalogs, educational programming and archival purposes as described in the Terms & Conditions of Participation.
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Applications are reviewed through a competitive curatorial process based on artistic merit, originality, technical execution, presentation quality and overall fit with the exhibition.
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No. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.
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Accepted applicants will receive notification following completion of the curatorial review process prior to September 15, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants may receive notification earlier. Additional information regarding exhibition logistics, contracts and payment schedules will be provided upon acceptance.
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Accepted exhibitors receive numerous benefits, including:
Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer designation
Exhibition space during Miami Art Week™
Featured ARTWEEK™ digital profile
Inclusion in the ARTWEEK™ Exhibitor Directory
Promotional opportunities through Miami Art Week™, ARTWEEK™ and official social media channels
Complimentary ARTWEEK™ Membership
Invitations to VIP receptions, networking events and panel discussions
Priority consideration for future ARTWEEK™ exhibitions, Media Festivals and special projects
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Accepted participants receive the official designation Official 2026 photoMIAMI® Exhibition Photographer, recognizing their participation in a professionally curated photography exhibition presented during Miami Art Week™. This professional designation may be referenced in biographies, CVs, résumés, exhibition histories and marketing materials.
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The in-person exhibition takes place during Miami Art Week™. Accepted exhibitors also receive ongoing exposure through the ARTWEEK™ platform, Exhibitor Directory and related promotional initiatives extending beyond the exhibition dates.
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Yes. A non-refundable application fee is required when submitting your application.
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No. Exhibition participation fees are invoiced only after your application has been accepted. Participation fees may be paid in one, two or three installments.
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Application fees and exhibition participation fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please review the Terms & Conditions of Participation for complete details.
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Please contact Exhibitor Services at exhibitorservices@miamiartweek.org.
PARTICIPATE + COLLABORATE
If you're interested in exhibiting at arteNXT or photoMIAMI, submitting work to the Miami Media Festival, joining our Panel Discussion Series as a guest speaker or panelist, or exploring opportunities as a Sponsor, Advertiser or Partner, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us at hello@miamiartweek.org or schedule a meeting with our team to learn more about becoming part of Miami Art Week 2026.We look forward to connecting with you.
2025 mural at the Miami Art Week Wynwood Gallery by Atomik & Drew