Encontros da Imagem Portfolio Review 2025

One artist will be selected for a €3,000 cash prize, a solo exhibition in the 2026 edition of the festival, and publication of their work in KATALOG magazine.

Overview

Encontros da Imagem is excited to announce that their annual portfolio reviews are returning to the historic city of Braga in September 2025. This Award offers a chance to meet with recognized commissioners, gallerists, curators and publishers, to present your portfolio, promote your work and receive valuable feedback and advice.

Practical Info

The call is open to anyone who uses photography as a tool for expression, regardless of gender or nationality. Only artistic projects based on photographic and video practices will be considered, but with an optional approach and language. The use of Artificial Intelligence tools is permitted but must be mentioned in the application. Each submission must have between 15 and 20 images and include a brief synopsis.

The portfolio review will be held in person on 18-19 September 2025, in Braga, Portugal. The 32 selected photographers will all give 10-minute public presentations, followed by 8 individual review appointments with the jury members, lasting 10 minutes each.

One artist selected from the Portfolio Review 2025 will receive a cash prize of €3,000, a solo exhibition at the 2026 edition of Encontros da Imagem - International Photography and Visual Arts Festival, as well as publication in KATALOG magazine. In addition to the winning project, 3 Honorable Mentions will be chosen and will be part of a video projection to be presented during the 2026 edition of the festival.

The jury is composed of Vera Appleton, Meriem Berrada, Xavier Canonne, Max Ferguson, Billy Fowo, Silvia Omedes, João Silvério, and Johan Vikner.

About Encontros da Imagem

Encontros da Imagem, founded 1987, is a non-profit cultural association that annually promotes an International Photography and Visual Arts Festival in the city of Braga, Portugal. The festival celebrates classic and contemporary photography and visual arts in general by showcasing emerging and established artists and it is recognized worldwide as one of the most important photo festivals. Portfolio Reviews look to create a unique opportunity for the participants to reach an exhibition, a publication or simply to find ways to improve their projects.