Photography Contest
Sutri International Photography Festival: The Song of Water
Deadline |
10/10/26Theme |
The Song of WaterTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
Open to allEntry Fees |
€20.00Prizes |
ExhibitionHost |
Doebbing Foto FestivalThe Doebbing Foto Festival is launching an INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL to select exhibition projects for the second edition of the Sutri International Photography Festival, to be held from November 21, 2026, to January 24, 2027.
Photographers are invited to engage with the central theme of the 2026 edition: WATER, explored through the conceptual lens of Song of Water.
Water is not merely a backdrop, but the central element of a visual narrative. The call explores the vital force of water, the memory of territories, marine and river landscapes, climate change (droughts, floods, coastal erosion), the connection between humans and water, architecture, water resource management, symbolism, spirituality, and the rituals and myths associated with it (rebirth, purification, life).
The Open Call is open to all categories of artists, with no restrictions on age or nationality:
• Individual photographers (professionals and amateurs)
• Photography collectives
• Photography schools
Deadline: Entries and proof of payment must be received no later than October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The call for entries offers two different exhibition opportunities depending on the ranking:
• The 3 Winning Projects: These will be exhibited in their entirety as part of the official circuit of the International Festival and will be featured on the event’s website and social media channels.
• Eligible Works (Off-Circuit): Works deemed worthy but not selected as winners will be included in a widespread exhibition circuit. Between 1 and 3 images per artist will be selected for display at partner venues and events in the municipality of Sutri.
• Production Costs: For all selected photographers (both winners and those in the Off Circuit), printing and installation costs will be fully covered by the organization.
Type of Work: Entries must be submitted in the form of a cohesive project or portfolio. All artistic approaches are accepted, from documentary to conceptual. Works created using AI are not permitted.
Number of Photos: Each submission must contain a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 photographs.
Multiple Submissions: Each artist may submit multiple distinct works. First submission: €20.00; Second submission: €15.00; Third entry (and subsequent entries): €10.00.
The form can be downloaded from the website or requested at info@doebbingfotofestival.it
Photographers are invited to engage with the central theme of the 2026 edition: WATER, explored through the conceptual lens of Song of Water.
Water is not merely a backdrop, but the central element of a visual narrative. The call explores the vital force of water, the memory of territories, marine and river landscapes, climate change (droughts, floods, coastal erosion), the connection between humans and water, architecture, water resource management, symbolism, spirituality, and the rituals and myths associated with it (rebirth, purification, life).
The Open Call is open to all categories of artists, with no restrictions on age or nationality:
• Individual photographers (professionals and amateurs)
• Photography collectives
• Photography schools
Deadline: Entries and proof of payment must be received no later than October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
The call for entries offers two different exhibition opportunities depending on the ranking:
• The 3 Winning Projects: These will be exhibited in their entirety as part of the official circuit of the International Festival and will be featured on the event’s website and social media channels.
• Eligible Works (Off-Circuit): Works deemed worthy but not selected as winners will be included in a widespread exhibition circuit. Between 1 and 3 images per artist will be selected for display at partner venues and events in the municipality of Sutri.
• Production Costs: For all selected photographers (both winners and those in the Off Circuit), printing and installation costs will be fully covered by the organization.
Type of Work: Entries must be submitted in the form of a cohesive project or portfolio. All artistic approaches are accepted, from documentary to conceptual. Works created using AI are not permitted.
Number of Photos: Each submission must contain a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 15 photographs.
Multiple Submissions: Each artist may submit multiple distinct works. First submission: €20.00; Second submission: €15.00; Third entry (and subsequent entries): €10.00.
The form can be downloaded from the website or requested at info@doebbingfotofestival.it
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