Fotobus Library Award 2026

The Fotobus Library Award 2026 selects 10 photo books published in the previous year to be publicly exhibited at Fotobus during the Rencontres d’Arles and Polycopies festivals in 2026.

Overview

The Fotobus Library Award invites all publishers and bookmakers worldwide to submit their photobooks. The ten selected works will be publicly exhibited at the Fotobus during the Rencontres d’Arles and Polycopies festivals in 2026.

Practical Info

All publishers and bookmakers worldwide are eligible to participate in the Fotobus Library Award. Photo books that have been published between March 2024 and March 2025 in an edition of at least 100 copies are eligible. All submitted books will become part of the Fotobus Library and will not be returned. There is no limit to the number of books that each publisher or bookmaker can submit. Self published books are eligible as long as they were produced in a print run of at least 100 copies. Unpublished book dummies and artist books are not eligible. Photography must be the core medium of the submitted book. Other elements such as texts, found images, documents, comics, paintings, illustrations, drawings, etc. can also be used.

The winning photo books of the Fotobus Library Award will be publicly exhibited at the Fotobus during the Rencontres d’Arles and Polycopies festivals in 2026. Additionally, the selected books will be presented to the 1.500 student members of the Fotobus Society by email newsletter and on the Fotobus Society’s Instagram account and website.

About Fotobus Society

The Fotobus is a cultural, social and academic project serving all students of photography, design, film, art or media. Excursions and research trips to regional, national, and international destinations are offered using the Fotobus - a 32-seat historic coach. The organisation covers all their costs such as fuel, tolls, repairs, maintenance, insurance, vehicle taxes, meals, lodging, etc. using donations, supporting memberships and sponsorships.