Sonntag Grant Photobook Open Call

One selected artist will collaborate with Replika Publishing to develop a new photobook, culminating in a launch event at Bildband Berlin, Germany

Overview

The Sonntag Grant for Photography, in collaboration with Replika Publishing, invites FLINTA (female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, agender) artists to apply for a photobook open call. They are looking for projects that can challenge the boundaries of the book as form. In particular they aim to support artists and work that might not otherwise find a path to publication and offers space for under-recognised voices and projects rooted in conceptual depth, material inquiry, and artistic dialogue.

Practical Info

Submissions must include a short biography, a description of the project you want to submit, a download link using that contains 15 to 20 low-resolution photos from the project you are applying with. In case a dummy or any other supporting material exists, additional materials can be included. The download link remains active for at least 7 days. Projects should be finished or at an advanced stage of development.

Sonntag Grant and Replika Publishing are primarily interested in projects rather than fully developed book dummies. The selected artist should be open to further developing the project in collaboration with Replika Publishing, including feedback and editorial direction during the book-making process.

One artist is selected to work directly with Replika Publishing to produce a new photobook. The print run will include at least 350 copies, with 50 copies going to the artist.

After completion of the project, there will be a book launch event hosted at Bildband Berlin, with travel costs up to €300 and accommodation for the event covered.

About Sonntag Grant

The Sonntag Grant is an annual photography grant aimed at supporting FLINTA (female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, agender) artists. It began on Sonntagstraße, Berlin, during a conversation about what it means to support artists today. The name Sonntag (Sunday) stuck – not just for the street, but for what Sunday represents: time outside of work, time to focus, reflect, or catch up. For many artists juggling other jobs, it’s the only day they can really work on their practice, or take part in something social, political, or creative.

About Replika Publishing

Replika Publishing is an independent, artist-run platform for experimental publishing. Founded in Berlin in 2015, and operating between Berlin and Valencia since 2020. We collaborate closely with artists to produce works in small editions which challenge the boundaries of the book as form. Replika supports artists and work that might not otherwise be published and offers space for under-recognised voices and projects rooted in conceptual depth, material inquiry, and artistic dialogue. Our approach is collaborative, flexible, and considered, with a focus on thoughtful production and a commitment to artistic value.