Wiki Loves Folklore Photography Competition

(Updated 15 Mar 2026) This call for applications is for the 2026 edition of Wiki Loves Folklore, the international photographic contest organised annually at Wikimedia Commons to document folk cultures in different regions of the world.

APPLICATION WINDOW

CLOSED

DEADLINE

31 Mar 2026

PRIZES

CAMPAIGN PRIZES
Global Photography Excellence
1st prize: 500 USD
2nd prize: 400 USD
3rd prize: 300 USD
Top 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD Each

Multimedia Categories
Best Video: 300 USD
2nd Video Prize: 200 USD
3rd Video Prize: 150 USD
Best Audio: 200 USD
2nd Audio Prize: 150 USD
3rd Audio Prize: 150 USD


COMMUNITY PRIZES
Distinguished Heritage Documenter
1st prize: 500 USD
2nd prize: 300 USD
3rd prize: 200 USD

Volunteer organiser Excellence Award
1st prize: 200 USD
2nd prize: 150 USD
3rd prize: 100 USD
Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards to top 100 Uploaders
Certificates and postcards to Local Organisers.

(Note: Prizes will be distributed only in the form of major brand gift cards or vouchers, equivalent to the local currency amount.)

REGIONAL PRIZES
For SSA ( Sub-Saharan Africa):
Regional Winner: 125 USD
Regional Runner-up: 75 USD

OTHER KEY DATES

1 February 2026: Applications opened
Around July 15, 2026: Results Declaration

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Credit: Wiki Loves Folklore Photography Competition 

Date Added: 2 Feb 2022

Tags:    Photography   Art   Folklore

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