International Handicrafts Photo Awards 2026

A free-to-enter international photography competition documenting traditional and contemporary handicrafts around the world.

Organized by ESDER within an international Erasmus+ project, this contest invites photographers aged 18 and over to submit up to ten images (color or black and white) depicting artisans, handmade objects, production techniques, workshops, tools and materials. There are no separate categories; all entries compete within a single theme devoted to craftsmanship. The 109 selected images (3 winners plus 106 exhibition awards) will be featured in a bilingual catalogue, a 3D virtual exhibition, and a gala event in Ankara, Türkiye.