BBA Photography Prize
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Applications are now closed. Jury is in session.
Open to all photographers
Anyone 18+ can apply. All genders and nationalities welcome.
Submit up to 15 images - this entitles you to be eligible for the long and shortlist and show your photographs at our exclusive exhibition.
No restrictions on experience or social / educational background.
Features of BBA Photography Prize
20+ photographers selected by BBA will exhibit in Kühlhaus Berlin in October/ November 2023.
Win 5 awards including international exposure and cash prizes. 1st prize winner receives a solo show at BBA Gallery.
The MPB Award: During the open call, 5 photographers will be selected by BBA directors each month and MPB will choose 1 finalist. By the major award night MPB will award 1 winner from the finalists.
Promotion each day on social media via Pick of Day/week.
All themes welcome - A jury votes
Visual excellence, storytelling, conceptual thinking, technical craftsmanship, subject depth, and understanding – these are just a few aspects that our jury of industry professionals will take into consideration. Whether you are a seasoned photographer with an existing track-record, a promising talent starting your journey, or simply enthusiastic about photography, the BBA Photography Prize 2023 is a great opportunity to show your work.
Photography open call- DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Final upload deadline: Mon 24 July 2023 (midnight CEST)
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The following information will be requested once you have paid the application fee:
Name, address, contact information, website
Statement (300 words max.)
CV + Exhibitions List
Work information (Title, medium, size, edition, year of creation)
Up to 15 images (up to 3 MB per file)
You can upload anytime before the EXTENDED deadline on 24th July 2023, (midnight CEST). You will receive an application link via Email.
Focus on the prizes
* cash prize is split between 750€ production budget for your solo show in 2024/5 and 750€ to take away.
Last year’s winners & shortlist exhibitors.
Your exhibition at Kühlhaus Berlin
We call the Kühlhaus Berlin our second home. We’ve been partnering with them for some years now. See how fantastic and inspiring this Berlin space is, home to the next BBA Photography Prize exhibition.
Meet the jury
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Steffi Jaeger
Art historian and photo expert, working in the international photo art market for over 25 years and co-owner of Jaeger Art - art consultants and advisors.
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![Jennifer Tietze]()
Jennifer Tietze
Vice President of Marketing at MPB
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Julia Fullerton Batten
Fine art photographer, BBA People’s Choice Award winner 2020
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Heiko Tiemann
Artist, photographer and tutor. Founder of Fotowerkstatt. Lives and works in Düsseldorf.
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Kristian Skeie
Humanitarian documentary Photographer, Professor of Photography, based in Switzerland & Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Vishal Shah
BBA Gallery Co-Director and Creative Director
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Thomas Licek
Managing Director Eyes on Vienna and Jury Member for the European Month of Photography Berlin
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Antya Umstaetter
Professor of new media at Beuth University Berlin
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Andrea Wenzler
CEO and Director of Kühlhaus Berlin
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Renata Kudlacek
BBA Gallery Co-Director & Founder
Pic(k) of the week
Every week a photographer's work is selected from the entry submissions and featured here in a special collection, showcasing a range of international photographers and their artwork.
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