Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Lucie Foundation Photo Book Prize accepts lens-based books published March 2024–September 2026 from photographers, editors, and curators worldwide. Three categories offer $2,000–$3,000: Book of the Year, First Book, and Self-Published. Entry costs $50, with the deadline September 15, 2026.
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Deadline. September 15, 2026
“September 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET (USA). Winners announced Fall 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $50 to apply
“$50 entry (page-verified)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Book of the Year $3,000 to publisher; First Book $2,000 to photographer; Self-Published $2,000 to photographer
“Book of the Year: $3,000; First Book: $2,000; Self-Published: $2,000.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Photographers, editors, and curators worldwide. Books must be lens-based and published between March 2024 – September 2026.
“Photographers, editors, and curators worldwide”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Jury of visual directors, curators, creative directors, editors, and photography critics. Selects finalists and three cash prize winners.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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