About the Open Call

The LOBA Women Grant is a new category for project funding within the Leica Oskar Barnack Award explicitly aimed at women photographers. The grant aims to provide international recognition and visibility for women photographers, acknowledging the gender imbalance within the field. Recipients will realize a new project idea that will be introduced within the context of the LOBA, following the theme of the multifaceted relationship between humans and the environment.

What is Offered

A grant of €10,000 for project implementation, a Leica Q camera worth approximately €6,000, and professional mentoring and tutoring throughout the project.

Requirements

Applicants must be female professional photographers aged 21 or older. The photographic series must explore the relationship between humans and the environment. The use of Artificial Intelligence for creating or editing photographs is strictly prohibited.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via the Picter platform link provided in the call. Submissions must include a visual mood board, an English-language artist statement (up to 500 words), and portrait photos of the applicant.