PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award 2025

The 10th edition of the PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award explores the theme Echoes Of Truth.

Overview

The traditional venue of previous years, Dresden’s Museum of Science and Technology which also holds the vast collection of the city’s former Museum of Photography, will host the finalist exhibition for the sixth time.

Numerous satellite exhibitions, including a new solo show by the current artist in residence, and a number of public events including portfolio reviews, artist talks, etc. revolving around our ten-year anniversary complete the competition program.

Practical Info

For the first time, it's possible to apply either with a series of up to 20 images or with single works. There is an early-bird student discount of 50% for both categories until 31 Dec, 2024.

Selected photographers will be announced at the vernissage in June 2025 and will be awarded a €5,000 cash prize (1rst place), and a €2,000 cash prize (2nd place). Plus, the 3rd place includes a €1,000 residency prize consisting of a scholarship at HELLERAU - European Center for the Arts. Along with the annual exhibition, a newly designed catalog will be published.

The jury is composed of Carena Schlewitt (Artistic Director of HELLERAU – European Centre of the Arts), Daniel Blochwitz (Photographer and Curator), Caroline von Courten (Editor, Curator, Lecturer and Artistic Co-Director at Der Greif), Angela Matyssek (Art Historian, Lecturer), Sandra Buschow (Photographer, Cultural manager, Lecturer, Curator) and Ute Mahler (Photographer, Curator, Lecturer).  

About PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award

The PORTRAITS – Hellerau Photography Award was created in 2015. Their output so far: fifty exhibitions, stunning works by over four hundred international artists and tens of thousands of enthusiastic visitors.