Call to exhibit at Revela’t 2026
The open call for exhibitions aims to select three projects created in the field of analog photography, which will receive prizes (covering production or transport and fees) and will be exhibited during the next edition of the Revela’t Festival, taking place between May and June 2026 (dates to be confirmed).
In addition to these three awarded projects, several more may be selected to be exhibited if the authors so wish, although these will not receive the same financial support. Exhibiting at the festival includes travel and accommodation support for the winners, international promotion, and opportunities to connect with other professionals from the cultural sector, particularly those working in photography.
The call is open to all photographers who have an analog project and the ambition, desire, and motivation to share it with the world. Revela’t is a platform for visibility that welcomes both internationally renowned and emerging photographers each year, because we believe in the power of strong projects and in the importance of providing opportunities to authors who have not yet built a consolidated career.
All participants, whether selected or not, will have the opportunity to share their work through a digital projection that will take place at the festival’s main venue.
You have time until November 16, 2025.
20 ways to escape
In a world saturated with stimuli, uncertainties, and limitations, we all seek a way out. “Escape routes” are not just paths that lead us away from a place — they are also mental, emotional, and creative trajectories that allow us to imagine other worlds, challenge the rules, and build new realities from fresh perspectives.
We want this edition of Revela’t to be an exploration of those routes. Because analog (or chemical, if you prefer) photography is, in itself, a form of escape — a gesture of resistance, a pause, a way to reconnect with what truly matters.
We invite artists, photographers, and visual storytellers to reflect on the many ways of escaping and resisting — of seeking exits and shelters, of drawing alternative maps in uncertain times.
There will be 20 exhibitions, but there are infinite ways to find your escape route — and yours might just be one of the 20.
About the festival
The Revela’t Contemporary Analog Photography Festival is the first analog photography festival in the world, and it has been held for fourteen years in Vilassar de Dalt (Barcelona). It’s a celebration of analog photography that features exhibitions, markets, workshops, and many other activities, bringing together renowned artists and emerging talents in the same space.
During the main week of the festival, all participating artists meet in person. A wide range of activities and gatherings are organized — including guided tours, talks, conferences, and more. One of the most valuable things you’ll take away from the festival are the connections and relationships you’ll build while you’re there.
Who Can Apply and How
The open call is open to amateur, emerging, and professional photographers of any nationality, background, or place of residence, who have a project in the field of analog or chemical photography that relates to the theme of this edition.
Submissions are made through Picter, a widely used platform for this type of call. It is user-friendly and allows participants to save and reuse their projects for other international open calls. It is also a very practical tool for the jury, streamlining the voting process and making evaluations more thoughtful and accurate. When uploading your project, the platform will request a BIO (up to 1,500 characters), A PROJECT DESCRIPTION (up to 2,500 characters) and between 10 and 15 images, in JPG format, with the longest side at 1500 px
If prepared in advance, the whole process is very quick. You may submit more than one project, but each must be submitted as a separate entry.
Jury
Isabel Elorrieta
Cultural manager
She is the director of the Ankaria Foundation and the art magazine g&e. She holds a degree in Art History from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Master’s in Cultural Heritage Management from the Ortega y Gasset Foundation.
From 2002 to 2010, she was in charge of the ESTAMPA Contemporary Art Fair. Since May 2011, she has served as General Director of the Ankaria Foundation, an institution founded in 2009 with the aim of promoting art, culture, and critical thinking.
Throughout her career, she has curated exhibitions, spoken at conferences, taught postgraduate courses, and served on juries for contemporary art awards and grants.
Fernando Peracho Murillo (1967)
Valid Foto BCn Gallery Director
Founder and Director of Valid Foto BCN gallery, established in 2009. With a passionate commitment to the promotion of photographic art, he has curated numerous exhibitions featuring both emerging and established artists.
His dedication to the medium is reflected in his work with iconic photographers such as Albert Watson, Arnold Newman, Colita, Toni Catany, and Masao Yamamoto.
Fernando’s vision has helped position Valid Foto BCN as a key space for contemporary photography in Barcelona. His experience and appreciation for artistic expression continue to drive the gallery’s success and influence within the art community.
Arianna Rinaldo (Italy, 1971)
Independent curator and educator.
Independent curator and consultant with an outstanding international career. She was the artistic director of Cortona On The Move festival (2012–2021), and since 2016, of the PhEST festival in Puglia, Italy.
She began her career in 1998 at Magnum Photos in New York, and later became photo editor at Colors magazine. In Milan, she worked as a curator and consultant, collaborated for four years with the D supplement of La Repubblica, and was editorial director of OjodePez magazine (La Fábrica, Madrid) for eight years.
Since 2012, she has lived in Barcelona, where she develops photographic projects, and leads workshops and mentorships. She has served on numerous international juries, including the Leica Oskar Barnack Award, Ones to Watch, and the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
Prizes
The three winners will receive the following prizes:
- 3 Prizes of €1000, €500, and €500 (subject to taxes).
- Travel support during the Main Weekend (€150, €100, €100).
- 2-night accommodation during the Main Weekend of Revela’t.
- International visibility and promotion.
- Full pass for the entire festival.
- Exclusive access to the Brunch and dinner with authors.
- Networking with professionals during the Main Weekend.
- Inclusion in the festival program.
- Media presence.
Additionally, all participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their work throughout the festival in a digital projection, provided they give prior consent on the registration form.
For full details, consult the General Conditions.
FAQS
I would like to submit more than one project. Is that possible?
Yes, of course. You can submit as many projects as you wish, each one counts as a separate entry.
Can I participate as a duo or collective?
Yes, you can do that. Each year we have exhibitions from collectives and duos.
Who covers the production costs of my work?
The top three winners will receive production and exhibition of their work (valued between €1500-€500, depending on their score in the call).
Each year, we select additional projects to give them the opportunity to exhibit at our festival.
However, the festival will not cover the production costs of the projects that do not win.
Is my exhibition guaranteed?
Your works will be insured during the period they are displayed at the festival.
Will I be able to sell my work?
Yes, the organization will provide the public with dossiers containing the sale prices of the works throughout the festival period.
What does the registration fee cover?
The €20 registration fee helps cover administrative costs, including the selection process, as well as the promotion of the call for entries, the festival, and individual exhibitions. If you are a Friend of Revela’t, since you already contribute to the festival, you receive a 50% discount on each registration.
Can I present my project if I already did it last year?
Of course! You can even submit the same project if you want! The theme has changed, and maybe this year it fits better.
Does the project need to be exclusive or unpublished?
No, your project may have been shown or presented in other calls or festivals.
If I am a Friend of Revela't, how can I get my 50% discount?
All Friends of Revela’t will receive a CODE by email to access the call with the discount.
Will I receive feedback on my work?
Due to the large number of entries received, the jury will not be able to provide specific feedback.
