Are you ready to share your vision with the world? Head On Foundation offers a platform for photographers from all backgrounds. Submit your work to our prestigious open calls and exhibitions and get the recognition you deserve. Showcase your work to a broad audience and connect with fellow artists. Public exhibitions can be your gateway to recognition and career advancement.
Head On Foundation offers a diverse range of opportunities for photographers of all levels.
- Head On Photo Awards – Celebrating the single image (Opening Middle 2025)
- AddOn – Non competitive exhibition and photo book project (Sept)
- What’s On – Photographic events and exhibitions listing around Australia, including yours (Year round)
- Festival submissions – Story telling though solo and group exhibitions (Closed for 2025)
Upcoming open calls
Head On Photo Awards 2025
- submissions end
The Head On Photo Awards represent a global selection of the best work from emerging and established photographers across three categories: Portrait | Landscape | Exposure (new). Judged without artists’ names to ensure equal opportunity with a large prize pool inc cash and product. Dates to be announced.
Get notified when submissions open
Head On Photo Festival 2025
The Head On Photo Festival 2025 is back this November, transforming Sydney into a photography haven with major exhibitions