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Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027

The Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) is an international competition founded in 2014, open to amateur and professional photographers worldwide across 20 categories. The twelfth edition (FAPA 2025-2026) has been judged: Jabi Sanz won Professional Fine Art Photographer of the Year with 'Highlands of Creation' and Thaddäus Biberauer Amateur Fine Art Photographer of the Year with 'The Search'. The 13th edition, labelled 2026-2027 by the organiser, is open with a final deadline of 14 February 2027 and winners announced on 11 April 2027. Fees start at USD 24 per single image; USD 5,000 in cash prizes is split between the two titles. The terms do not mention AI; winning entrants may be asked for original RAW files to prove ownership.

AI policy unspecifiedRAW for finalists
Deadline
February 14, 2027
Entry fee
Amateur: single USD 24, series USD 29. Professional: single USD 29, series USD 34. Additional category USD 10 each.
Results
April 11, 2027
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Authenticity policy

AI policy

AI policy unspecified

RAW files

Winning Entrants must be able to provide a high resolution digital file (minimum 3000px wide@300dpi) and may be asked for original RAW file (or files). This file will be used only to prove the ownership of the image.

Editing rules

The terms say nothing about AI. The FAQ states that digitally manipulated images are accepted within reason and taste, and there is a dedicated Photomanipulation category, so the AI field stays unspecified rather than implicit-banned. Winning entrants must be able to supply a high-resolution file (minimum 3000 px wide at 300 dpi) and may be asked for the original RAW file to prove ownership; uploads are 1200 px JPGs without watermarks or borders.

Verified on November 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 allow AI-generated images?
The published rules for Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 do not state a clear AI policy. Confirm with the official rules before entering.
Are RAW files required to enter Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027?
Finalists may be asked to supply their RAW files for verification.
When is the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 entry deadline?
Entries for Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 close on February 14, 2027.
How much does it cost to enter Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027?
Amateur: single USD 24, series USD 29. Professional: single USD 29, series USD 34. Additional category USD 10 each.
When are the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 results announced?
Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2026-2027 announces its results on April 11, 2027.

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