Organizer Information
The Getxophoto International Image Festival, held annually in Getxo (Basque Country, Spain), has been bringing together proposals from visual artists worldwide for 20 years. The Festival is defined by its strong defence of public space—both physical and online—as a site of recognition, experimentation, play, and collective celebration. With a program largely composed of outdoor installations, Getxophoto emphasizes the relationship between image and environment while promoting more participatory, horizontal exchanges with the public. The Festival also explores digital culture through online programs that have included interactive websites, live automated processes, podcasts, apps, memes, and more.
Title & Description
Open Call: Getxophoto 2026 – Reset (Spain)
Getxophoto invites visual artists and photographers worldwide to submit works for its 20th edition, taking place in June 2026. The theme for this milestone edition is “RESET”, calling for artistic responses that explore change, reworking, recycling, reinvention, life cycles, and celebrations of renewal. Artists are encouraged to share individual or collective stories of resetting—a system reboot in its many forms.
Category
Photography | Installation | Video | Performance/Actions | Digital Art | Interdisciplinary Visual Expression
Theme
RESET – exploring change, reinvention, recycling, reworking, and collective or personal transformations.
Deadline
November 6, 2025
Location
Getxo, Basque Country, Spain (as part of the 20th edition of Getxophoto Festival)
Key Dates
- November 6, 2025: Submission deadline
- December 1, 2025: Shortlist announcement
- December 3, 2025: Winner announcement
- May 28 – June 21, 2026: Getxophoto Festival (20th edition)
Duration
Exhibition during the festival (May 28 – June 21, 2026)
Eligibility
- Open internationally to artists and emerging artists
- Minimum age: 18 years old at the time of submission
Costs/Funding
- Application fee: €22 (via Picter platform)
- All exhibition production expenses covered by the organization
Awards & Benefits
- Exhibition during the 20th edition of Getxophoto Festival (for 3 selected artists)
- €500 artistic fee as Festival participant
- 2 nights of accommodation during Opening Week + travel support (up to €150)
- National and international press exposure
Expectations & Outcomes
- Works exhibited as part of the Festival program
- Selected artists participate in Opening Week events and gain international visibility
Application Fee
€22 (through Picter)
How to Apply
Submit via Picter platform: Getxophoto Open Call 2026
Contact Information
- Email: getxophoto@getxophoto.com
- Instagram: @getxophoto
- Website: Getxophoto Festival
Additional Details
An international jury will select winning projects based on artistic quality, conceptual development, and relevance to the theme. Gender parity and inclusion criteria will also be considered. The jury’s decision is final.
Jury
- Pablo Berástegui (Cultural producer, Director of La Casa Encendida, Madrid)
- Lea Tyrallová (Editorial Coordinator & Project Director, La Fábrica, Madrid)
- César González-Aguirre (Independent Curator, Mexico City)
- María Ptqk (Independent Curator, Cultural Researcher, and Curator of Getxophoto Festival, Bilbao)
