Open call for Icelandic artists, Bucharest Photofest 2024

We are excited to announce an open call for Icelandic artists to participate in a unique exhibition opportunity. This initiative aims to foster creativity, innovation, and cultural exchange within the vibrant Icelandic art scene.

This open call invites Icelandic artists to submit their proposals for an exhibition that will take place during the 9th edition of Bucharest Photofest, from October 11-20, 2024, in Bucharest, Romania. The selected artists will have the opportunity to showcase their work in a dynamic and supportive environment, engaging with both local and international audiences.

Eligibility

Open to all Icelandic artists, regardless of age or medium.
Collaborative projects and interdisciplinary works are highly encouraged.
Artists are not obligated to attend the festival
Artists are encouraged to link their projects to the festival theme, which is Resilience.

Submission Guidelines & Rules

A written biography of approximately 10 lines in English specifying the candidate’s career, important dates, past exhibitions and/or major publications
Project presentation text English of a maximum of 2500 characters.
A maximum of 15 images from the series presented. Color and black and white images are accepted in the same portfolio.
The pictures must be 1800px on the long side.
To pay the application fees
All the material must be sent to hi@bucharestphotofest.ro
If selected, the participant is required to send high-resolution files (TIFF format – 60x40cm, 300 dpi minimum) by September 20th, or they will be disqualified.

WHAT THE WINNERS RECEIVE

We are committed to providing a rich and rewarding experience for all participants. Here’s what we can offer:

A dedicated space at Bucharest Photofest for the duration of the festival including curating, producing, and setting up the exhibitions of the winning works.
Access to a network of local and international artists, curators, and art professionals.
Opportunities to participate in workshops, artist talks, and panel discussions.

Projecting a selection of images from each work during the whole period of the festival.
Promoting the selected works through the communication channels of our partners. Comprehensive marketing and promotional support, including social media campaigns, press releases, and inclusion in the festival’s event calendar. A dedicated page on the festival’s website as well.
Creating documentation of the exhibitions and activities to be shared with the winning photographers.
Providing a festival pass for all winners and a catalog.

CALENDAR

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2024
Notification of Selected Artists: September 18, 2024
Exhibition Dates: October 11-20, 2024

All the info >

https://bucharestphotofest.ro/portfolio/open-call-for-icelandic-artists/