Photography Contest
ProfiFoto(s) @ Arles - 2026
Deadline |
05/12/26Theme |
Worlds in ViewTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
680 EURPrizes |
ExhibitionHost |
ProfiFotoSeize the opportunity to showcase your photography as part of the OFF program at the world-renowned Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles!
Join Germany’s leading photography magazine, ProfiFoto, for a special group exhibition at Galerie Les Murs Blanc during the festival’s opening week, from July 6–12, 2026. Under the theme Worlds in View we invite compelling, camera-based works that explore personal, societal, or artistic awareness. Submit your portfolio by 12 May and take your place among international photography enthusiasts and professionals in Arles.
APPLY NOW
Who We Are: Hosted by ProfiFoto, Germany's premier magazine for professional photographers, in cooperation with WhiteWall and Hahnemühle Fine Art.
Why Participate: Be part of a curated pop-up gallery in the heart of Arles, gaining visibility among collectors, media, and fellow creatives.
What winners receive
Exhibition Spot: One meter of wall space for your images at Galerie Les Murs Blanc, July 6–12, 2026.
Professional Printing: All works will be produced by WhiteWall.
Curatorial Expertise: ProfiFoto will arrange the hanging purely on curatorial grounds – ensuring a cohesive, high-quality show.
Festival Exposure: Showcase your work to the festival's international audience of photography lovers and industry insiders.
Join Germany’s leading photography magazine, ProfiFoto, for a special group exhibition at Galerie Les Murs Blanc during the festival’s opening week, from July 6–12, 2026. Under the theme Worlds in View we invite compelling, camera-based works that explore personal, societal, or artistic awareness. Submit your portfolio by 12 May and take your place among international photography enthusiasts and professionals in Arles.
APPLY NOW
Who We Are: Hosted by ProfiFoto, Germany's premier magazine for professional photographers, in cooperation with WhiteWall and Hahnemühle Fine Art.
Why Participate: Be part of a curated pop-up gallery in the heart of Arles, gaining visibility among collectors, media, and fellow creatives.
What winners receive
Exhibition Spot: One meter of wall space for your images at Galerie Les Murs Blanc, July 6–12, 2026.
Professional Printing: All works will be produced by WhiteWall.
Curatorial Expertise: ProfiFoto will arrange the hanging purely on curatorial grounds – ensuring a cohesive, high-quality show.
Festival Exposure: Showcase your work to the festival's international audience of photography lovers and industry insiders.
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