25 Finalist artists €1.000 cash prizes Exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona Screenings in Ibizacinefest-Ibiza Island Workshops & Talks & Photowalks with photographic brands & Portfolios reviews

About

The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was created with the aim of giving international visibility to professional and amateur photographers who work in street photography with honesty and creativity. The festival offers a physical exhibition in Barcelona and screenings in Ibiza, spaces where their works can be seen, appreciated, recognized, and even acquired.

What winners receive

Six days of exhibition in Barcelona at the Art Nomade Gallery for the 25 finalists. Screening of the 25 finalists in Ibiza in collaboration with Ibizacinefest (Ibiza International Independent Film Festival). Ibizacinefest will cover the European flight, and the overall winner's hotel will present the session in Ibiza.

€500 for the overall winner. €250 for two special mentions. €1,000 in prizes total.

About Street Photography Barcelona Contest

The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was founded with the mission of offering international exposure to photographers, both professional and amateur, who explore street photography with authenticity, creativity, honesty, and passion. The festival provides a physical and virtual exhibition space where works can be viewed, appreciated, recognized, and even purchased by a professional and global audience. SPBC shares part of its organizing team with Ibizacinefest , directed by Xavi Herrero , passionate about street and travel photography, and the driving force behind this new event in Barcelona. Ibizacinefest , recognized as one of the most relevant emerging film festivals in Spain, is an official qualifier for the Goya, Forqué, and Fugaz Awards, in addition to collaborating with the European Film Academy. With a history of 11 editions and the support of up to seven cultural departments from different public administrations, it constitutes a solid guarantee of professionalism and seriousness. That same commitment is transferred to Street Photography Barcelona , ensuring that your photographs will be in the hands of an honest cultural project with an international vocation

Judging criteria

For SPBC , the essence of street photography lies in the ability to observe what happens in the environment and capture the authenticity of a unique moment of reality. It's about recognizing and recording those unique moments that urban areas and their anonymous characters offer us anywhere in the world, transforming them into unique works of art.

Juror information

The selection process for 25 finalists will be carried out by Xavi Herrero who, together with the curator and owner of Galerie Art Nomade, Olivier Verdier, will form and preside over

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the jury composed of the members of the ASSOCIACIÓ CULTURAL EL CARRER ÉS ART who will name 2 Special Mentions, who will receive 250€ each, and the absolute winner who will receive a cash prize of 500€.

Timeline

05 June 2026 Submission start

15 October Submission deadline

20 October Announcement of the 25 Finalists

22 October Announcement of the award-winning artists

Barcelona Exhibition, November 06-09 2026

Ibiza Screenings, March 03 2027

Copyright

The copyright of the submitted works will remain with the photographer at all times. The organization may use the selected images solely for promotional purposes related to the contest and the exhibition, always crediting the photographer, on our website (Download Protection) and Instagram.

Acceptance of the rules and data processing

Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these rules. By submitting their work, participants agree to the use of their contact information solely for the SPBC organization.

The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was created with the aim of giving international visibility to professional and amateur photographers who work in street photography with honesty and creativity. The festival offers a physical and virtual exhibition space where their works can be seen, appreciated, recognized, and even acquired.

For SPBC, the essence of street photography lies in the ability to observe what happens in the environment and capture the authenticity of a unique moment of reality. It's about recognizing and recording those unique moments that urban areas and their anonymous characters offer us anywhere in the world, transforming them into unique works of art.

Selections

From all the participants, 25 artists will be selected, whose works will be published on our website and will be part of a six-day collective exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona.

The organization will fully cover the costs of printing, framing, and installation, ensuring

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that the images receive the recognition they deserve in the Born neighborhood, one of Barcelona's most vibrant cultural centers.

During these six days, the SPBC will be a meeting point for local, national, and international photographers, as well as the public, who will have the opportunity to purchase the works on display if their creators allow it.

The festival will also feature workshops and a talk led by the three finalist photographers, who will share their experience, creative process, and vision of street photography.

Collaboration with Ibizacinefest

SPBC is collaborating with the Ibiza Independent Film Festival (Ibizacinefest) on the programming of the "Film and Photography" section, dedicated to feature-length documentaries featuring photography. Within the "Film and Photography" section, the festival will screen a 45-minute audiovisual montage featuring the SPBC finalist works.

Furthermore, the three award-winning works at the SBPC will have a special place: they will be screened at the beginning of the sessions on the festival's final weekend, integrating the power of the still image with the narrative power of cinema.

With this new partnership, Ibizacinefest and Street Photography Barcelona reinforce their commitment to experimentation and dialogue between different art forms, offering the public an experience where film and photography meet, interact, and mutually enhance each other.

Participation Requirements

Open to photographers of any nationality, over 18 years of age.

Both color and black and white images are accepted.

Submitted photographs must reflect the essence of street photography: spontaneous and taken in public or social spaces.

Journalistic photographs and portraits with non-natural light sources are not accepted. Works generated using artificial intelligence or digitally manipulated images that alter the originality of the work will not be accepted.

Images captured anywhere in the world and at any time are accepted, with a maximum age of two years.

Number of Entries and Entry Fees

Each participant may submit 1, 3, or 5 photographs, which will be evaluated individually. Submitting a larger number of entries increases the chances of selection.

1 Photograph: €10 3 Photographs: €25 5 Photographs: €40

Technical Requirements

Accepted format: JPG Maximum file size: 15 MB If selected, the file size required for an enlargement of up to 70 cm on the longest side will

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be required.

Awards and Exhibition

Twenty-five finalist photographs will be selected to be part of a collective exhibition. The exhibition will be held for six days at Galerie Art Nomade, a cultural space located in the heart of Barcelona.

During the exhibition, the works will be presented in a highly attended cultural setting, open to curators, visual artists, industry professionals, and the general public interested in art. Participating in this exhibition means participating in a prestigious future space for international street photography.

If the author deems it appropriate, the works will be for sale.

In the event of a sale, SPBC and Galerie Art Nomade are not involved, and all profits go to the author.

Calendar

Registration Opens: June 05, 2026 DeadlineOctober 15, 2026 Announcement of the 25 Finalists: October 20, 2026 Exhibition: Friday, November 6, to Monday, November 9, 2026

Screenings in Ibiza Island: Tueday, March 02, 2027

Selection Process and Jury

The selection process for 25 finalists will be carried out by Xavi Herrero who, together with the curator and owner of Galerie Art Nomade, Olivier Verdier, will form and preside over the jury composed of the members of the ASSOCIACIÓ CULTURAL EL CARRER ÉS ART who will name 2 Special Mentions, who will receive 250€ each, and the absolute winner who will receive a cash prize of 500€.

The 25 finalists will be part of the collective exhibition at Galerie Art Nomade. The 25 finalists who wish to participate will participate in the screenings at Ibizacinefest 2027.

Prizes:

A total of €1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded:

€500 First Prize

€250 Special Mention

€250 Special Mention for the best photograph in Black and White or Color, depending on the previous prizes.

The 25 finalists will be included in the group exhibition at Galerie Art Nomade.

The 25 finalists will be included in the screenings at the next edition of Ibizacinefest.

The selected participants will have the opportunity to participate, if they wish, in a public talk at Galerie Art Nomade, moderated by Xavi Herrero, to discuss their creative process.

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SPBC will pay these cash prizes before the start of the Festival to facilitate the winners' attendance at the exhibition opening, their participation in the talk, and their attendance at other events organized by SPBC.

Copyright

The copyright of the submitted works will remain with the photographer at all times. The organization may use the selected images solely for promotional purposes related to the contest and the exhibition, always crediting the photographer, on our website (Download Protection) and Instagram.

Acceptance of the rules and data processing

Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these rules.

By submitting their work, participants agree to the use of their contact information solely for the SPBC organization.