About the Open Call

The Form Photo Award 2026, supported by photo basel, Picter, and Form. Gallery, is dedicated to contemporary photography and discovering emerging voices. Five winners will have their projects exhibited at photo basel Art Fair during Art Basel Week in June 2026. Shortlisted artists participate in a digital exhibition, and longlisted artists receive professional reviews. The award facilitates global dialogue and provides a platform for artists to reach curators, collectors, and photography professionals. Past winners' works have been sold to private collectors and institutions.

What is Offered

The top five winners receive exhibition participation at photo basel 2026, publication in FORM Magazine, and inclusion in the official exhibition catalogue. Longlisted artists receive personalized submission reviews from industry professionals. The exhibition is fully funded, including printing and logistics.

Requirements

Open to professional and amateur photographers, art students, and independent photographers of all nationalities over 18 years old. Submitted work must be part of a series (black and white or color) produced between 2020 and 2025.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online only via the Picter platform. Candidates must provide a short biography (up to 150 words), a project description (up to 400 words), and 1 to 8 photographs in JPG format (max 2000px length, max 2MB) taken or published between 2020 and 2025.