Open Call 2025: Extended Deadline!
Solo artist 2024 Marcus DeSieno, Image credit: Arianna Hubak
Great news for artists and photographers! The deadline for the Copenhagen Photo Festival 2025 open call has been extended from 8 September to
Sunday 15 September before 11.59 PM.
We've received a lot of last minute interest in this year's call with the theme 'Fremkaldelser / Into the Light', so we've decided to extend the deadline one week to give you time to finish the application in time.
Therefore, if you are an established or emerging artist or photographer looking for a great opportunity to exhibit your work as a solo artist at the largest photo festival in the Nordic region, now is the chance!
We will choose between 3 to 6 headliners for the festival in 2025 that can showcase their talent and push the boundaries of photography!
What is the theme?
The overarching theme for the 16th edition of the Copenhagen Photo Festival is ‘Fremkaldelser / Into the Light’. The Danish term 'Fremkaldelser’ is tied to the photographic process, describing the moment when an image emerges from darkness and reveals itself on film or paper.
This year’s theme encourages artists to uncover hidden stories, challenge societal or personal blind spots, and bring new insights to light. It’s a call to sharpen your focus and illuminate what was previously unseen or overlooked.
How to apply?
Copenhagen Photo Festival 2025 is calling for artists and photographers to redefine the boundaries of photography. Winners will be given a solo exhibition at the festival, where they’ll collaborate closely with the curatorial team to create innovative displays that merge art, architecture, and sustainability.
If you wish to apply for the open call to be a solo artist for the 16th edition of Copenhagen Photo Festival you must submit your project via the online platform Picter, and follow the instructions provided to upload your project description, biography, CV and the required images.
This is your chance to experiment with photography's presentation, emphasizing sustainability and creative use of exhibition spaces, whether indoors or outdoors. The festival is committed to highlighting fresh perspectives and emerging talents, and we’re excited to see how you will contribute to this vision.
