About

The Women Street Photographers Exhibition will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from November 5 to December 11, 2026, at Centre Cívic Pati Llimona, in collaboration with the International Photography Festivals Association (IPFA). The exhibition showcases compelling single images of street photography and street portraiture from around the world and is open to women and non-binary photographers. The open call celebrates diverse voices and expansive approaches to documenting life in public spaces.

Thirty four finalists will be selected through an international open call juried by Sarah Leen, former Director of Photography at National Geographic, and curated by Gulnara Lyabib Samoilova, founder of Women Street Photographers.

Selected photographers will receive international exposure through Women Street Photographers' platforms, reaching more than 200,000 followers, publication on WSP's social media channels, and a dedicated profile on the Women Street Photographers website. Exhibition printing costs will be fully covered.

Awards

• Exhibition: 34 photographers exhibited in Barcelona, Spain, from November 5 to December 11, 2026, at Centre Cívic Pati Llimona
• Publication: Features across WSP's social platforms (200,000+ followers)
• Website: Dedicated profile page on womenstreetphotographers.com
• Production: All printing and framing costs covered by WSP

Submission Fee

• $15 per photo 

Judging Criteria

• Blind review: Each entry will be assigned a unique number; judges will not see names or  personal details. 

• Single image focus: Judging is based on the strength of individual photographs only  (series/projects not accepted). 

• Evaluation: Originality, composition, storytelling, and the ability to capture the spirit of  life in public spaces.