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Seize the opportunity to showcase your photography as part of the OFF program at the world-renowned Rencontres de la Photographie in Arles!

Join Germany’s leading photography magazine, ProfiFoto, for a special group exhibition at Galerie Les Murs Blanc during the festival’s opening week, from July 6–12, 2026. Under the theme Worlds in View we invite compelling, camera-based works that explore personal, societal, or artistic awareness. Submit your portfolio by 12 May and take your place among international photography enthusiasts and professionals in Arles.

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Who We Are: Hosted by ProfiFoto, Germany's premier magazine for professional photographers, in cooperation with WhiteWall and Hahnemühle Fine Art.
Why Participate: Be part of a curated pop-up gallery in the heart of Arles, gaining visibility among collectors, media, and fellow creatives.

What winners receive

Exhibition Spot: One meter of wall space for your images at GALERIE LLes Murs Blanc, July 6–12, 2026.
Professional Printing: All works will be produced by WhiteWall.
Curatorial Expertise: ProfiFoto will arrange the hanging purely on curatorial grounds–ensuring a cohesive, high-quality show.
Festival Exposure: Showcase your work to the festival's international audience of photography lovers and industry insiders.

Click here for a virtual 3D tour of the ProfiFoto pop-up gallery

How to enter

Submission: Send 10 images plus a short statement about yourself and your project.
Shortlist: The editors of ProfiFoto will select the best portfolios.
Final Registration: Nominated photographers receive a first-come, first-served invitation until 40 registrations are confirmed.
File Upload: Once you're on the list of participants, upload your images to WhiteWall for printing.

Judging Criteria

Artistic Quality: Original vision, consistency, and overall impact.
Theme Relevance: How compellingly your images reflect Worlds in View..

Participation Fee

Cost: 680 EUR per exhibitor including WhiteWall prints and all listed services.

Deadline: 12 May 2026

APPLY NOW – Showcase your unique perspective as part of the OFF program at Rencontres Arles, one of the world's most celebrated photography festivals.