After two successful editions, the CPB International Open Call launches on 19 Aug 2026 on World Photography Day with its third edition in partnership with SIGMA India (Shetala Agencies Pvt Ltd).
Over the last two editions, the call has received upwards of 15,000 images being submitted from over 40 countries with 160+ photographers exhibited from across the world in Chennai and over one hundred thousand visitors across various venues in the city, such as VR Chennai, Avatar Foundation for the Arts, and the Chennai Corporation Public Parks.

The opportunity is open to photographers and artists of all ages, from anywhere in the world. The call welcomes photographic and lens-based work across a broad range of approaches, including nature, portraiture, documentary, landscape, still life, conceptual and experimental practices.

Submissions must be rooted in photography or lens-based practice, but may incorporate or intersect with other artistic forms, including performance, painting, sculpture, sound, literature, text and other media. Both single images and photographic series are welcome, allowing artists to present a distinct perspective, artistic voice or way of seeing.

To find out more and submit please go to the direct link.