Kranj Foto Fest 2027: Global Photography Open Call, €1,000 Grand Prize

Kranj Foto Fest in Slovenia invites international photography projects for its seventh edition in 2027. Founded in 2021, the festival presents contemporary photography not only in galleries and museums but also in the streets, historic spaces and landscapes of Kranj. There is no assigned theme; the images must form a coherent series or visual story.

Photographers, visual artists and visual storytellers aged 18 or over worldwide can apply as individuals, duos or collectives. Each applicant may submit up to two projects. For each, provide 10–20 JPG images with a longest side of at least 1,500 pixels, a project description of no more than 2,500 characters and a biography of no more than 1,500 characters through the Picter platform.

The jury will choose up to 13 projects for exhibitions in August and September 2027. All selected projects receive exhibition production and three nights' accommodation during the August 26–29 opening week. The Grand Winner gets a dedicated solo exhibition, EUR 1,000 cash and travel support up to EUR 400 to attend. Results are expected in February 2027.

The submission deadline is January 10, 2027 at 23:59 CET. The entry fee is EUR 12 for one project or EUR 16 in total for two. The application text must be in English or Slovene, with English encouraged for the international jury.

AI-generated images are considered only where integral and justified by the concept, with clear disclosure. Authors retain copyright, while selected projects grant non-commercial promotional use in connection with the festival. Check the detailed official submission and exhibition conditions.

Official call: https://kranjfotofest.org/en/open-call-2027/

External call notice: This is an edited summary and translation of organizer information. Before applying or paying, verify current eligibility, deadlines, fees, rights and rules on the official site. Official terms always prevail.