Who can apply to Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027?

Dedicated to contemporary photography, seeking emerging voices, distinctive visual approaches, and critically engaged photographic practices.

What does Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027 offer?

Five selected artists will present their projects at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam and be featured in Form Magazine. Ten shortlisted artists will participate in a portfolio exhibition at UNSEEN, be included in the official exhibition catalogue, and published in Form Magazine. Longlisted artists will be published in Form Magazine and may request personalized submission reviews.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 31 October 2026.

Prize

Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027

Name: Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027
Start: 2026-07-06
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Form Magazine · Rotterdam, Netherlands

Deadline: Oct 31
Award: Five selected artists will present their projects at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam and be featured in Form Magazine. Ten shortlisted artists will participate in a portfolio exhibition at UNSEEN, be included in the official exhibition catalogue, and published in Form Magazine. Longlisted artists will be published in Form Magazine and may request personalized submission reviews.
Eligibility: Dedicated to contemporary photography, seeking emerging voices, distinctive visual approaches, and critically engaged photographic practices.
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Discipline

Photography

About

The Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027 is an annual competition dedicated to contemporary photography, supporting emerging voices and critically engaged photographic practices. Five selected artists will present their projects at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam, gaining exposure to an international audience of art and photography professionals, and will be featured in Form Magazine. Ten shortlisted artists will have their portfolios exhibited at UNSEEN, included in the official exhibition catalogue, and published in Form Magazine. Longlisted artists will also be published in Form Magazine and can receive personalized submission reviews from professionals in photography, publishing, and curatorial practice. The award aims to encourage international exchange and dialogue within the contemporary photography community.

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Who can apply to Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027?: Dedicated to contemporary photography, seeking emerging voices, distinctive visual approaches, and critically engaged photographic practices.
What does Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027 offer?: Five selected artists will present their projects at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam and be featured in Form Magazine. Ten shortlisted artists will participate in a portfolio exhibition at UNSEEN, be included in the official exhibition catalogue, and published in Form Magazine. Longlisted artists will be published in Form Magazine and may request personalized submission reviews.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 31 October 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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