Photography Contest
Solo exhibition opportunity in Barcelona
Deadline |
01/05/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
All photographers 18 years or older worldwide may enter the competition by submitting their own, original work.Entry Fees |
€40Prizes |
ExhibitionHost |
PH21 GalleryH21 Gallery invites photographers to submit their work for a solo exhibition opportunity.
Please submit a cohesive portfolio suitable for a solo exhibition, along with an artist statement and a short bio.
The portfolio should include a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 35 images.
Submissions may feature one or two series, provided they can be harmoniously presented in a single exhibition.
There are no stylistic, thematic, or genre restrictions; photographers working in all areas of photography are encouraged to apply.
The winner of this competition will be awarded a solo exhibition, scheduled to take place at our new Barcelona Gallery from March 7 to 31, 2026.
PH21 Gallery will cover all printing and installation expenses for the solo exhibition.
In addition to the physical exhibition, the winner's work will also be presented on a dedicated page on our website.
Up to 10 other photographers will have the opportunity to present a mini-series of three images from their portfolio in the “Photographic Visions” group exhibition.
Photographic Visions is a biannual exhibition hosted by PH21 Gallery, showcasing mini-series by selected artists who participated in the solo exhibition competition.
This exhibition will also appear on a dedicated page on our website.
A catalogue for the solo exhibition will be published and made available through Blurb Books.
Please submit a cohesive portfolio suitable for a solo exhibition, along with an artist statement and a short bio.
The portfolio should include a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 35 images.
Submissions may feature one or two series, provided they can be harmoniously presented in a single exhibition.
There are no stylistic, thematic, or genre restrictions; photographers working in all areas of photography are encouraged to apply.
The winner of this competition will be awarded a solo exhibition, scheduled to take place at our new Barcelona Gallery from March 7 to 31, 2026.
PH21 Gallery will cover all printing and installation expenses for the solo exhibition.
In addition to the physical exhibition, the winner's work will also be presented on a dedicated page on our website.
Up to 10 other photographers will have the opportunity to present a mini-series of three images from their portfolio in the “Photographic Visions” group exhibition.
Photographic Visions is a biannual exhibition hosted by PH21 Gallery, showcasing mini-series by selected artists who participated in the solo exhibition competition.
This exhibition will also appear on a dedicated page on our website.
A catalogue for the solo exhibition will be published and made available through Blurb Books.
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