Organizer Information
FRESH EYES x Hungry Eye, powered by GUP Magazine (Guide to Unique Photography), is an international photography-focused open call platform dedicated to discovering and promoting emerging photographic talent worldwide. GUP Magazine, established in 2005, is a respected international publication specializing in contemporary photography, photobooks, and visual culture discourse. It connects artists with curators, galleries, institutions, and creative industry professionals through editorial publishing and global distribution networks.
Through the FRESH EYES initiative, the platform extends its editorial mission into curatorial practice, offering selected photographers visibility in printed publications, international fairs, and industry-facing showcases. The project is positioned at the intersection of Photography, publishing, and professional career development within the global photography ecosystem.
Title & Description
FRESH EYES x Hungry Eye Open Call – International Photography Publication
The FRESH EYES x Hungry Eye Open Call invites emerging photographers worldwide to present their artistic practice for inclusion in an internationally distributed softcover publication curated by GUP Magazine.
The opportunity focuses on showcasing strong contemporary photographic voices across all genres of Photography, from conceptual and documentary practices to experimental and editorial image-making. Selected artists will be featured in a professionally curated publication that is distributed internationally to galleries, museums, photography festivals, media platforms, and creative agencies.
In addition to publication, selected photographers will be presented at the Hungry Eye Fair in Amsterdam 2026, where their work will be featured in a group exhibition and official book launch event. The program aims to bridge the gap between emerging talent and the professional photography industry by providing curated visibility and access to key international networks.
This is a publication-driven opportunity emphasizing editorial selection, curatorial exposure, and global distribution within the contemporary photography field.
Categories
- Photography
- Visual Arts
- Digital Art (image-based practices)
- Multimedia (photography-based storytelling)
- Art Publication
Eligibility
- Open to emerging photographers worldwide (International)
- Applicants must be the original authors of the submitted work
- Only new bodies of work are accepted for previously selected participants
- No age or nationality restrictions specified
- Open to individual practitioners only (no institutional limitation stated)
Program Benefits & Awards
- Inclusion in an internationally distributed softcover publication (minimum 4 pages per artist)
- Distribution of the publication to galleries, curators, agencies, museums, and media institutions
- Promotion via GUP Magazine and FRESH EYES digital channels
- Review by a professional jury of editors, photographers, and gallerists
- Exhibition display of one selected image at Hungry Eye Fair (Amsterdam 2026)
- Book a launch event participation in Amsterdam
- Free entry to Hungry Eye Fair for selected artists + one guest
- Opportunity for portfolio reviews at the fair
- Special Fellowship-style recognition through “Exceptional Talent Award” (3 artists selected for free publication inclusion)
- Potential exposure at international photography festivals and fairs
Application Fee
- Application is free of charge
- Selected participants must pay a participation fee of €350 (excl. VAT and shipping)
- Additional shipping costs apply for the delivery of physical copies if not collected in person
Application Requirements
- Portfolio of 15 low-resolution images
- Artist statement or project description
- Personal information via the application form
- Images must be:
- JPG format
- 1920px longest side
- 72 dpi
- Named: name_surname_number
- All submissions must be original and authored by the applicant
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
- Exhibition & Book Launch: September 2026
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Additional Details
- Editorial selection is made by GUP Magazine’s curatorial team
- Final layout and image selection is under editorial control
- Participation requires acceptance of promotional usage rights worldwide
- Selected artists receive 3 copies of the publication
- Shipping costs apply if books are not collected in person
- Submissions must include only previously unpublished or new work (for returning applicants)
- Exceptional “Talent Award” recipients receive free inclusion in publication
- Strong emphasis on professional photography industry exposure and networking
- Rights granted for promotional/editorial usage with full credit attribution