Photography Contest
Prix Photoforum 2024
Deadline |
CLOSEDTheme |
OpenTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
CHF 65Prizes |
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Photo ForumPhotoforum Pasquart warmly invites photographers and artists to submit their most innovative projects for the Prix Photoforum 2024. Whether it’s documentary photography, conceptual works, or multimedia installations, we look forward to a wide range of photographic expressions.
From the submissions, our jury, composed of Alfio Tommasini (Co-founder and Director of Verzasca Foto), Teresa Gruber (Head of Exhibitions & Specialization, Fotostiftung Schweiz), Morgane Paillard (Director of Alt+1000), Nicolas Savary (Photographer and Board Member of Photoforum), and Amelie Schüle (Director & Curator of Photoforum), will select 10 to 15 artists. These artists will have the opportunity to present their works in a group exhibition in December 2024 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.
What do we offer?
Exhibition opportunity: Present your works in a group exhibition in December 2024 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.
Prize money: The Prix Photoforum, awarding CHF 5000, will be presented to an outstanding entry at the exhibition opening.
Financial support: As a selected participant, you will receive a contribution of CHF 500 towards covering transport and production costs.
Public visibility: Your works will be presented to a broad audience, and you will have the opportunity to actively participate in public events and receive feedback.
Networking opportunities: Use our Portfolio Day to discuss your work and connect with experts and other artists.
From the submissions, our jury, composed of Alfio Tommasini (Co-founder and Director of Verzasca Foto), Teresa Gruber (Head of Exhibitions & Specialization, Fotostiftung Schweiz), Morgane Paillard (Director of Alt+1000), Nicolas Savary (Photographer and Board Member of Photoforum), and Amelie Schüle (Director & Curator of Photoforum), will select 10 to 15 artists. These artists will have the opportunity to present their works in a group exhibition in December 2024 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.
What do we offer?
Exhibition opportunity: Present your works in a group exhibition in December 2024 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.
Prize money: The Prix Photoforum, awarding CHF 5000, will be presented to an outstanding entry at the exhibition opening.
Financial support: As a selected participant, you will receive a contribution of CHF 500 towards covering transport and production costs.
Public visibility: Your works will be presented to a broad audience, and you will have the opportunity to actively participate in public events and receive feedback.
Networking opportunities: Use our Portfolio Day to discuss your work and connect with experts and other artists.
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