Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
TPG New Talent 23 selects six finalists from UK-based photographers whose practice began January 2021 or later. Each receives £1,500, year-long mentorship, a bespoke exhibition website, and billboard displays in London. The open call is free to enter and has no age or educational requirements.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. Free to apply
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What you get. Six finalists each receive "a bursary of £1,500", "a year-long mentorship with a photographer or industry professional", a bespoke exhibition website, and large-scale billboard displays in London and
“£1,500 bursary per finalist, 12-month mentorship with minimum four meet-ups, bespoke exhibition website, large-scale billboard display in London and artist's hometown”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. 12-month mentorship period for selected finalists
Who can apply. Emerging UK-based photographers, collectives, or artist duos (living in UK majority of year) whose photographic practice began January 2021 or later, without gallery representation, significant solo exhibition, or third-party published mono
“Emerging UK-based photographers, collectives, or artist duos (living in UK majority of year)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Curatorial team at The Photographers' Gallery selects 50 from submissions; artist selector Hoda Afshar selects final six from those 50”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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