Near. Prize 2026

The Near. Prize 2026 awards a photographer CHF1,000, an exhibition at Galerie & Edition Stephan Witschi in Zürich, Switzerland, and a one-year Near. membership, connecting Swiss-based photographers with professional networks.

Overview

The 2026 edition offers the selected photographer the opportunity to exhibit at Galerie & Edition Stephan Witschi, receive a CHF1,000 grant to support production or ongoing work, and a one-year membership in Near. The award aims to connect Swiss and Swiss-based photographers with national and international photography professionals, providing visibility and fostering critical engagement with contemporary photographic practice.

Practical Info

The call for entries is open exclusively to Near. members. Applicants must submit a PDF containing a series of 7–15 images (produced since 2023), a project description of approximately 300 words, and a completed application form.

About Near.

Founded in 2009 in Lausanne, Near. is an association dedicated to promoting contemporary photography. Its activities include exhibitions, screenings, talks, and networking opportunities for Swiss and Swiss-based photographers. With 135 members, near. encourages cultural exchange, critical discussion, and the dissemination of photographic work both nationally and internationally.