About

The Barcelona Experimental Hub Open Call invites photographers and artists worldwide to submit their creative, alternative, and experimental photography projects. This open call offers a unique opportunity to explore the future of photography, without any specific theme, allowing a wide range of innovative and unconventional work to be considered. Whether you're an established professional or an emerging artist, this is your chance to showcase your vision in Barcelona (Spain) and join a thriving international community passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual art.

Submissions are open to photographers of any nationality, origin, or location, working with analog and digital photography. The selection process focuses on the originality, innovation, photographic quality, and the diversity of techniques used in each project. Five outstanding artists will be selected and awarded incredible prizes, including a two-month solo exhibition at the Experimental Hub in Barcelona, a 10-month photography Diploma in Experimental Photography, a full pass to the Experimental Photo Festival 2025, €200 in cash, and global exposure. A panel of experimental photography experts will review your work, including Pablo Giori, Arantxa Berganzo, Emiliano Covello, and Astrid Jacomme. These professionals bring a wealth of knowledge in both the artistic and academic realms, ensuring that each entry is evaluated carefully and fairly.

This is more than just an open call—it's an invitation to join the transformation of contemporary photography. With a vibrant community, international exposure, and the chance to elevate your career, the Barcelona Experimental Hub Open Call is the perfect opportunity for photographers to push the limits of their creativity. Don’t miss out—submit your project today and take your work to the next level!

What winners receive

Prizes for Selected Artists. The five chosen artists will receive:

1. A two-month solo exhibition at the Experimental Hub Barcelona.

2. Enrollment in the Diploma in Experimental Photography at Ágora, a 10-month program valued at €600.

3. A full pass to the Experimental Photo Festival 2025, including two 4-hour workshops, valued at €230.

4. €200 in cash to support the production of their exhibition or their presence at the event.

5. Promotion through email campaigns and social media channels of Experimental Photo Festival, Agora, the School of Experimentation, and the Experimental Hub–reaching a community of over 45,000 photography enthusiasts.

This is your opportunity to exhibit in Barcelona, join a thriving artistic community, and take your photography to the next level. Don't miss out!

About Experimental Hub and Experimental Photo Festival

Experimental Hub Photo & Art Space is the permanent exhibition space of the Experimental Photo Festival in Barcelona, where avant-garde experimental photography and related art forms converge. It is a vibrant meeting point for international artists, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation from three festivals: Mecal (Barcelona International Short Film and Animation Festival), KIBLIND Illustration Atelier (France) and Experimental Photo Festival. The hub showcases emerging artists through experimental photography, video, and visual poetry, and is located within Mecal Factory, in the modern neighbourhood of Poblenou which connects photography with audiovisual works, illustration, and music.

The Experimental Photo Festival is the leading festival looking for the future creative, alternative and experimental photography. It brings together every year over 300 artists and photography enthusiasts each year to share knowledge, collaborate, and explore the many facets of experimental photography. Supported by the Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya and the Pati Llimona Civic Centre, the festival offers 50 workshops, 20 conferences, and 24 exhibitions, promoting learning and collaboration in the field of experimental photography.

If you want to know more:

Experimental Photo Festival
Experimental Hub
Agora, the School of Experimentation

How to Participate

Joining our open call is simple and takes less than 10 minutes:

1. Go to Picter.com

2. Create an account and complete your personal information.

3. Upload a maximum of two projects per submission, 10 images each.

4. Pay the €20 entry fee.

That's it! Send us your work and be part of the transformation of photography. We can't wait to see your project and discover the future of photography.

Judging Criteria

Submissions will be assessed based on originality, innovation, photographic excellence, and the variety of techniques used. The winners will be revealed on our website, social media platforms, and notified via email. Photographers from any country, background, or place of residence, working with both analogue and digital photography, are eligible to apply. The development stage of the project will not influence the selection process. The Experimental Hub open call follows a three-stage evaluation. In each stage, a panel of photography professionals will individually review the submissions and choose a selection of entries to progress to the next round.