Prize

Form Photo Award x UNSEEN 2027

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Closes

October 31, 2026

Effort

About 8 hours

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

Annual photography competition for contemporary photography on an open theme. Selected winners exhibit their projects at UNSEEN during Art Rotterdam, with works featured in Form Magazine and its social media channels. Shortlisted artists participate in a portfolio exhibition at UNSEEN. Longlisted artists receive personalized reviews from photography, publishing, and curatorial professionals to support portfolio development.

Who it is for

Photographers of all nationalities and experience levels, aged 18 or over, including professionals, amateurs, art school students, and independent photographers.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

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Where

Rotterdam, Netherlands

When

October 31, 2026

Runs March 18, 2027 to March 21, 2027

What you get

Five selected artists exhibit at UNSEEN 2027 during Art Rotterdam (18–21 March 2027) with international exposure, publication in Form Magazine, and shortlisted artists included in the exhibition catalogue; longlisted artists receive constructive feedback from photography professionals and publication in Form Magazine.

What you need to apply

  • Short biography
  • Description of the project
  • Photos taken or published in the last 5 years, JPG format, minimum 1500 px on long edge, 8 required

How long it takes

About 8 hours

Long application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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Go to the application

https://form.photography/award/open-call-form-unseen