Deadline: 21 January 2024
Are you seeking new input for professional development and international exposure for your photographic work? Do you crave inspiration and an opportunity to connect with peers from around the world? If yes, ISSP invites artists working within the medium of photography to apply to become a part of FUTURES, the prestigious European-based photography platform dedicated to supporting emerging talents in photography.
What does participation in the FUTURES platform offer?
- Participation grant of €500 per artist.
- Conversations with international professionals, online and in-person.
- Invitation to take part in the programme of networking events, workshops and talks at the Futures Annual Event during 13th ORGAN VIDA International Photography Festival in Croatia (travel costs and accommodation covered).
- Access to exclusive Magnum online education platform of talks and workshops especially developed for FUTURES artists.
- Opportunity to apply to the internal open call for the annual traveling exhibition.
- Opportunity to apply for a tutoring session with one of the platform members’ curators.
- Beyond 2024 – participation in the online education platform, internal open calls and other education and networking opportunities.
What kind of artists are they looking for?
- The submission is open to photographers and contemporary artists working with photography, who are coming from or currently based in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, as well as Ukraine (one artist from Ukraine may be included in the selection);
- can demonstrate dedication and continuity in their artistic practice;
- are eager and ready to benefit from the international network, tutoring and exposure opportunities offered by the platform;
- have had an artistic practice lasting for a duration from 3 to 10 years, including at least one solo exhibition;
- can submit a strong photographic work developed during the last three years.
For more information, visit ISSP.
