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This call for applications is dedicated to women photographers (and all persons identifying as such) based in or connected to the Euro-Mediterranean region, who are currently living in exile or forced displacement.

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IWPA OPEN CALL Women Photographers, Exile, Resilience

Name: IWPA OPEN CALL Women Photographers, Exile, Resilience
Start: 2026-06-18
End: 2026-06-28
Location: Paris, France

IWPA OPEN CALL Femmes Photographes, Exil, Résilience sur Elles font la culture · Paris, France

Deadline: Jun 28
Award: Five selected artists will participate in a program including online mentorship and networking with photography experts, a physical and virtual exhibition in Paris during the PhotoDays festival in November 2026, a public round table, and an exhibition at Cap Reza - Centre d'art photographique in Haute-Marne in summer 2027.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: This call for applications is dedicated to women photographers (and all persons identifying as such) based in or connected to the Euro-Mediterranean region, who are currently living in exile or forced displacement.
Location: Paris, France

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The IWPA OPEN CALL is seeking applications from women photographers (and those identifying as such) from the Euro-Mediterranean region who are experiencing exile or forced displacement. Five selected artists will receive online mentorship, networking opportunities, and participate in a physical and virtual exhibition in Paris during the PhotoDays festival in November 2026. The program also includes a public round table and an exhibition at Cap Reza - Centre d'art photographique in Haute-Marne in summer 2027. The deadline to apply is June 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to IWPA OPEN CALL Women Photographers, Exile, Resilience?: This call for applications is dedicated to women photographers (and all persons identifying as such) based in or connected to the Euro-Mediterranean region, who are currently living in exile or forced displacement.
What does IWPA OPEN CALL Women Photographers, Exile, Resilience offer?: Five selected artists will participate in a program including online mentorship and networking with photography experts, a physical and virtual exhibition in Paris during the PhotoDays festival in November 2026, a public round table, and an exhibition at Cap Reza - Centre d'art photographique in Haute-Marne in summer 2027.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 28 June 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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