Who can apply to Open Call for Solo Artists 2027?

Applicants must submit a biography, CV, and a project description of up to 3000 characters explaining the finalized concept, which must be related to the theme 'Frie hænder | Free Hands'. The project description should outline the expected number of works, format, material, AV equipment needs, and previous exhibition history. A minimum of 10 images supporting the concept is required. The festival encourages people of all ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, ages, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, or social statuses to apply. Applicants must be open to dialogue with CPF about their work's presentation and program activities, and are expected to participate in festival activities both online and in person.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 1 September 2026.

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Open Call for Solo Artists 2027

Name: Open Call for Solo Artists 2027
Start: 2026-07-13
End: 2026-09-01
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen Photo Festival · Copenhagen, Denmark

Deadline: Sep 1
Award: Solo exhibition during the festival in 2027
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Applicants must submit a biography, CV, and a project description of up to 3000 characters explaining the finalized concept, which must be related to the theme 'Frie hænder | Free Hands'. The project description should outline the expected number of works, format, material, AV equipment needs, and previous exhibition history. A minimum of 10 images supporting the concept is required. The festival encourages people of all ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, ages, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, or social statuses to apply. Applicants must be open to dialogue with CPF about their work's presentation and program activities, and are expected to participate in festival activities both online and in person.
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Discipline

Photography

About

The Copenhagen Photo Festival 2027 invites artists and photographers to submit proposals for solo exhibitions. The festival aims to showcase an artistically and conceptually ambitious program that celebrates creativity and experimentation within photography and lens-based art, bridging fine art and documentary photography. Selected artists will have a solo exhibition during the festival in 2027. The program encourages engagement with unknown agendas and unpredictable terrains, fostering new paths, playfulness, and imperfection to allow serendipity and new narratives to emerge. The festival takes place in Copenhagen and at collaborating galleries, museums, and cultural institutions in Copenhagen and southern Sweden.

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Who can apply to Open Call for Solo Artists 2027?: Applicants must submit a biography, CV, and a project description of up to 3000 characters explaining the finalized concept, which must be related to the theme 'Frie hænder | Free Hands'. The project description should outline the expected number of works, format, material, AV equipment needs, and previous exhibition history. A minimum of 10 images supporting the concept is required. The festival encourages people of all ethnic backgrounds, races, religions, ages, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, or social statuses to apply. Applicants must be open to dialogue with CPF about their work's presentation and program activities, and are expected to participate in festival activities both online and in person.
What does Open Call for Solo Artists 2027 offer?: Solo exhibition during the festival in 2027
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 1 September 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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