BBA One Shot Award 2026 puts a single image at center stage. One upload, one chance, one clear brief: show the most compelling shot in your archive and let it speak. The award is run by Berlin’s BBA Gallery and culminates in a week-long exhibition for shortlisted artists, with the winner receiving a cash prize and added visibility on Artsy and BBA’s channels. Entries are open until 26 January 2026, and the submission format is streamlined so applicants can focus on the work rather than the paperwork. If you like planning ahead across many calls, Deartline keeps track of upcoming photo challenges to participate so you can slot this deadline into your calendar.
There are no categories, any subject, technique or approach is welcome, including lens-based, mobile, analogue, digital, collage and even AI imagery. The structure is simple: a paid single-image entry, curation by BBA, a 50-artist longlist with online promotion, a 10-artist shortlist that exhibits at BBA Gallery, and one overall winner. The entry fee is 19€ per image. Practical benefits like covered print costs for the exhibition and no shipping are built in, which lowers friction for those submitting from outside Germany. For photographers who want a clear, competitive format with tangible outcomes, the BBA One Shot Award 2026 is straightforward and time-efficient.
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Prizes
Shortlisted and winning works receive visibility online and on the wall, with a cash component for the winner. Prizes are attributed as follows.
Winner:
- 300€ cash prize
- An exhibition presentation at BBA Gallery
- Promotion across BBA’s website, newsletter and socials
- An Artsy profile
Shortlist (Top 10):
- Exhibition at BBA Gallery
- Online promotion
Longlist (Top 50):
- Featured across BBA platforms
- 40 of these are additionally displayed digitally at BBA
Related Photo Contests
Categories or Themes
The BBA One Shot Award is open theme, meaning the single image can fall anywhere on the photographic spectrum (portrait, street, abstract or conceptual work) as long as it represents your strongest single shot. For discoverability, it aligns well with open theme photography contests.
Dates and Entry Fees
Entry deadline: 26 January 2026.
Entry fee: 19€ per entry (one image per entry).
How to Enter:
Purchase an entry through the BBA platform, log in with the temporary password sent by email, then complete the application and upload one image (.jpg, .png, or .HEIC) up to 3 MB. If the application remains editable, use “Submit” to lock it when finished; otherwise it will auto-submit at the deadline.
About the Jury
Curation is managed by BBA Gallery. A 50-artist longlist is selected first, followed by a 10-artist shortlist that exhibits in Berlin. The final decision on the winner is made by the BBA One Shot Award 2026 jury and BBA Gallery.
Why Enter BBA One Shot Award 2026?
It is quick to enter and clear in outcome. A single image can lead to a Berlin exhibition with production handled in-house, plus ongoing online promotion and an Artsy profile for the winner. For artists weighing visibility across best photo awards, the One Shot format offers a focused route: one file, competitive curation, and a real-world show.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the BBA One Shot Award 2026 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Applicants must be 18 or older. One image is submitted per entry, with multiple entries allowed. BBA may reject unsuitable work at its discretion. Shortlisted artists are expected to provide high-resolution files, agree to the gallery’s digital display options, and make the exhibited work available for sale during the show. Sales processed by BBA carry a 50% commission on the retail price, with price consistency requested across sales channels.
Copyright and Image Usage
Photographers retain full copyright. By entering, artists grant BBA a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submitted images for the award’s promotion, including social media and advertising, with credit where possible. Images from the exhibition and related events may also be used for current and future promotional activities. Email data may be used for future updates about BBA projects.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
