Short Description:
“Bold and Talented” Programme!
Four young curators will be selected by the Curatorial Team of the Festival to realise an exhibition of photographic works in the main line-up of the 7. edition of Fotofestival Lenzburg (end of May 2026). The curators will receive mentorship, workshops from industry experts, and a grant of 500 CHF to accommodate personal expenses and to cover travelling costs.
The goal of the “Bold and Talented” Programme is to scout and select four talented young curators who stand out for their curatorial vision and their interpretation of the theme which gives this edition of the Festival its name: “Forever Happy.” These four young curators will work under the mentorship of the Festival curatorial team in selecting four photographers and will realise an original exhibition each for the next edition of the Festival, producing the photographers’ work and scenography. Find more about our theme, here.
Fotofestival Lenzburg aims to foster dialogue around photography and to give young photographers a platform of national and international relevance to showcase their work and their skills as image-makers. This fundamental value is at the core of launching a new edition of the “Bold and Talented” Programme; a project supported by the BAT Foundation.
Eligibility: Open worldwide
Program Benefits or Awards:
- Two introductory sessions featuring workshops, site visits, and team-building activities will take place in June and September, with accommodation and meals covered by the Festival.
- Personal tutoring from the Festival curatorial team throughout the project development process.
- Technical support from the Festival in the planning and implementation of projects (all production costs are covered by the Festival).
- Coverage of accommodation and food costs during visits to Lenzburg, plus a grant of 500 CHF to support personal and travel expenses.
- Invitation to Festival events, as well as the opportunity to meet with experts in the field both through workshops and networking events in the Festival.
Entry Fee: none
Location: Lenzburg, Switzerland
Deadline: 3 June 2025
Website link: https://www.fotofestivallenzburg.ch/en/bat-2025/
