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 competition dedicated to contemporary photography on an open theme. Winners exhibit at UNSEEN during Art Rotterdam and are featured in Form Magazine. The award supports emerging voices and distinctive visual approaches in contemporary photography with international exposure.

Who it is for

Photographers of all nationalities and skill levels (professionals, amateurs, art school students, independent photographers) aged over 18.

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 works featured in Form Magazine; ten shortlisted artists participate in a portfolio exhibition at UNSEEN with works in the catalogue and Form Magazine; longlisted artists are published in Form Magazine and may receive personalized portfolio reviews from photography professionals.

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