Rotterdam Photo 2027 International Projects: Global Photo and Image-Art Submissions by 4 November, €35 Entry
The Projects – International section of Rotterdam Photo 2027 is receiving photography and image-led art proposals from around the world until 4 November 2026. Photographers and visual storytellers aged 16 or older may apply, whether emerging or established. The 2027 theme is 'Vibrance – The Pulse of a Living World', inviting interpretations of movement, social energy, bodies, cities and digital intensity. The current standard fee is €35 for each project; a €29 early-bird offer ended on 7 September.
What the International Projects category is for
Applications may present documentary, conceptual, experimental or interdisciplinary image-based work. Selected projects are exhibited in individual spaces inside the festival's distinctive shipping-container village in central Rotterdam. The work needs strong artistic content and a practical way to occupy a public exhibition space. The jury considers originality, concept, relationship to Vibrance and spatial presentation suitability; photographic subject matter is not otherwise confined to a single technique or geographic location.
Deadline, fee and separate grants
The standard submission fee after 7 September 2026 is €35 per project, and the deadline is 4 November. Artists may submit to multiple Rotterdam Photo categories, each reviewed independently. This International Projects call is distinct from 'Rotterdam Photo x Amarte' Dutch Talent Project Grants, which is restricted to eligible Netherlands-based practitioners and has separate funding rules. Do not mistake winning a Project selection for automatic receipt of the Dutch grants.
Exhibition exposure and practical expenses
The festival advertises a dedicated exhibition area, exposure to international curators, galleries, media and visitors, artist networking and inclusion in official programming. Artists retain the opportunity to sell work without the festival taking a commission. The projects page does not promise a standard cash production stipend or full transport reimbursement, so costs for prints, shipping, insurance, installation and travel should be clarified before accepting a selection.
Festival background and application safety
Rotterdam Photo has staged prior editions in the city's art-week calendar and archives participating artists, exhibitions and partners. Its official website hosts different category pages, themes and committee information and links directly to Picter for project submission. Check the category name, current fee, deadline time and rights for public display before uploading.
Official organiser rules and application
Information reviewed 22 October 2026. Before applying, check the current official deadlines, eligibility, fees and rights conditions.