Single Image Open Call
Single Image Open Call
Deadline 01-12-23
Submit your work here
Rotterdam Photo is happy to announce the Single Image Open Call launch for the 2024 edition. We invite professional and amateur photographers to reflect on the theme Imagine – and submit one photo (series of 5 images).
The selected images will be printed on PVC panels and exhibited on the outside part of a designated container during the Rotterdam Photo 2023 (1 – 4 February 2024). All production costs will be covered by the Rotterdam Photo.
IMAGINE – SINGLE IMAGE OPEN CALL
November 1st – December 1st, 2023
Imagine – a word that evokes imagination, creativity, and limitless possibilities.
This edition of Rotterdam Photo focuses on the theme ‘Imagine’ and invites photographers and artists to question and transform our world’s perception with their imagination.
This theme raises the following questions: How does our imagination influence our reality? What possibilities do we find when we open ourselves up to new ideas? What is the role of photography in shaping our understanding of the world around us?
In today’s complex society, we need the imagination more than ever. It can serve as a tool of hope and positivity. Whether that entails the creation of innovative solutions or the stimulation of dialogue on cultural and social issues. It is the creative expressions that often act as a catalyst for change. In moments of uncertainty, turmoil, and chaos, art reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to transform the current situation.
As we make our way through the complex dynamics of today’s world, Rotterdam Photo makes space for a platform where imagination, innovation, and critical thinking come together. This year’s edition offers a unique opportunity to dive into the boundless world of imagination. The festival promises to be an absolutely unforgettable experience for photography enthusiasts and anyone looking for new perspectives.
The theme ‘Imagine’ challenges photographers to go beyond reality and let their imagination run wild – beyond the known boundaries and limitations. Several modern photographers have already embraced this concept. They explore diverse angles such as surrealism, portrait and landscape photography, and the romanticization of the everyday.
Photographers can submit their work from November 1st to December 1st, 2023 at 11:59 pm CET. Rotterdam Photo Festival is open to submissions including different mediums, such as photography, installations, performance, digital art, and documentary works.
Submit your work here
Please, find more information conditions, and FAQ here:
RP – Terms and Conditions 2024
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
The contest consists of three (3) rounds of evaluation. In each round, a panel of experts in photography (the “Judges”) will each review a portion of the entries and select a group of entries in each Category to proceed to the following round.
Entries will be judged on the basis of creativity, photographic quality, and effectiveness in expressing the contest theme. Winners will be announced on the Rotterdam Photo website as well as on social media channels.
Meet our selection committee here.