Open Call – Prix Photoforum 2025

Your images shift perspectives? Submit your project to the Prix Photoforum 2025! We are looking for current projects from the last two years – whether photography, installation, video or digital media.

From the submissions, our jury, composed of Anne Wyrsch (image editor, Le Temps), Manuel Sigrist (curator, Photo Elysée), Katrin Sperry (independent curator), Patricia von Ah (photographer & researcher)  and Amelie Schüle (Director & Curator of Photoforum), will select 10 to 15 artists. These will have the opportunity to present their works in a group exhibition in December 2025 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.

What do we offer?

• Exhibition opportunity: Present your works in a group exhibition in December 2025 in the heart of Biel/Bienne.
• Prize money: The Prix Photoforum, awarding CHF 5000, will be presented to an outstanding entry at the exhibition opening.
• Financial support: As a selected participant, you will receive a contribution of CHF 500 towards covering transport and production costs.
• Public visibility: Your works will be presented to a broad audience, and you will have the opportunity to participate in events and special communication measures.
• Networking and feedback: Use our Portfolio Day to discuss your work and connect with experts and other artists.