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Competitions & Awards
The Atelier of Muses celebrates imaginative photography, creative growth and the people who make our community extraordinary.
Discover current photography competitions, creative calls and Atelier awards, with opportunities for photographers and muses to share their work, gain recognition and inspire one another.
Every open opportunity will include its categories, eligibility, deadline and complete submission instructions below.
Current Competitions & Awards
The Atelier Photography Awards 2026
Open to photographers who have attended an official Atelier of Muses event. Submit up to 10 of your own images created at an Atelier experience for recognition across portraiture, fashion, fine art, storytelling, lighting, interpretation of theme and sense of place.
Entries close 30 September 2026.
The Muse’s Muse Award 2026
A confidential peer-voted award celebrating the muse who made the strongest personal and creative impression on fellow models during the Atelier’s first year.
Models who attended an official Atelier event between 9 August 2025 and 8 August 2026 are invited directly to cast one private vote for a muse they personally met or worked alongside. The recipient will remain secret until the awards are revealed.
The Atelier Muse Awards 2026
The Atelier Muse Awards 2026
A collection of special honours recognising the creativity, professionalism, growth and contribution of muses who shaped the Atelier’s first year.
These awards are selected privately by the Atelier and are not open for applications or public nominations. Recipients and individual honours will remain confidential until the official reveal.