Organizer 

Fetart collective (7 independent curators specializing in emerging photography).

Location 

Paris, France (Exhibition venue: Centquatre-Paris, 5 rue Curial, 75019 Paris), with touring exhibitions across France and Europe

Deadline

June 7, 2026, midnight

Competition Category 

No set theme. All forms of photographic writing are welcome, including projects that mix formats or involve other media such as video, installation, or sound. Group projects are accepted. The use of AI to produce all or part of the images must be explicitly mentioned in the application.

Eligibility

Open to all photographers of European nationality and/or resident in Europe
Open to photographers at the start of their careers, with no age limit
Applicants must not have had a major exhibition in France (e.g., solo exhibition at another French photography festival, or previous participation in Circulation(s) festival will not be considered)
Group projects accepted

Entry Fee

Early bird period (April 28 – May 24, 2026): Free
Regular period (May 25 – June 7, 2026): €20

Prizes/Awards

Approximately 20 photographers will be selected and exhibited within Circulation(s)
Exhibition at Centquatre-Paris and touring sites across Europe, open to the public and professionals
Networking with curators, artists, and photography industry professionals
Potential production and printing support for selected works
Opportunities for artwork sales and future collaborations
Selected artists announced in November 2026

Core Introduction

Circulation(s), the Festival of Young European Photography, has been promoting a modern, inclusive vision of photography for over 16 years. Held annually at Centquatre-Paris and satellite venues across Europe, it is a key platform for discovering emerging photographic talent and has become a landmark event for young European photography. The 17th edition will take place in Spring 2027 at Centquatre-Paris, with tours and off-site events extending across France and Europe. The artistic direction is overseen by the Fetart collective — 7 independent women curators specializing in emerging photography. Applications are assessed based on aesthetic quality and the relevance of the artistic purpose.