Open Call
Enter your work now until 8 August 2020
This open call provides a platform for photographers from Africa and Europe to respond to the global Covid-19 crisis.
The worldwide spread of Covid-19 can be seen as a consequence of the approximately 500-year history of globalisation, which began not least with the circumnavigation of the African continent by European seafarers. Against this backdrop, we focus our attention on the two continents and invite photographers from Africa and Europe (including all Mediterranean coastal states) to submit their works on the effects of the Corona pandemic.
We welcome images that explore how Covid-19 has influenced and changed our lives, whether in relation to your personal experience or with an investigative topic. There are no thematic, stylistic or technical restrictions. The only condition is to deal with the current corona crisis.
Corona Call is a project by Sana Sanaa – Intercultural Dialogues on Art, in cooperation with European Photography, Oath Magazine, CAP Prize for Contemporary African Photography, Kigali Center for Photography, The Nlele Institute and Artificial Image.
Sana Sanaa’s goal is to generate an open dialogue about art via exchanges from one part of the world to another. Our intention with this photography open call is to continue this dialogue by hosting twin events; like exhibitions of the results in both Africa and Europe. The resulting shows will be a physical manifestation of our continued efforts at Sana Sanaa to connect both continents through art.
Apply!
No entry fee
We don‘t sell your image(s).We respect your rights. All copyrights to the photos remain with the photographers. More about terms and conditons of the contest here.
Submissions will be reviewed by an international expert jury from Africa and Europe. The top images will be awarded a master-quality print production of their entries. In addition, selected works will be published in two prominent photography magazines, one based in Africa and one in Europe. Photographers will have the ability to show case their work globally.
Winners
will receive
#01
shown in exhibitions in Africa & Europe
Remember real gallery shows? We will showcase the work of all the 25 shortlisted participants as it should be seen, printed beautifully, curated & mounted on walls in an exhibition.
Shortlist announcement: 29 August 2020.
#02
Printed as an edition/portfolio in archival quality
The 10 highest rated entries (“winners”) will be printed by a master printer in an edition of 10 copies (single photographs) or as a portfolio containing all images of selected series.
Winner announcement: 10 September 2020.
#03
A selection will get published in art magazines
Publishing your pictures in an art magazine proves that your work is worth it. Especially when it comes to publications that are made by their editors with great commitment and passion. The editors will publish their individual selection of the best entries.
#04
impact thanks to media campaigns
With a special thanks to our collaborators who will be working directly with us to push your work and make your photography more visible.
Jury
Andreas Müller-Pohle
European Photography,
Berlin, Germany
Benjamin Füglister
CAP Prize & Association,
Berlin, Germany
Jack Yakubu Nkinzingabo
Kigali Center for Photography,
Kigali, Rwanda
Nyambura M. Waruingi
Akoia & Company,
Nairobi, Kenya
Romney Müller-Westernhagen
Sana Sanaa Representative
New York City, USA
Stephanie Blomkamp
Oath Magazine,
Cape Town, South Africa
Uche Okpa-Iroha
The Nlele Institute,
Lagos, Nigeria
Judging criteria
Content
information / context / relevance / impurities /
Design
composition / viewpoint / grey tones / colour spectrum /
Effect
first impression / message / creativity / authenticity /
Technique
exposure / focus / lighting / color cast /
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Upload your image(s)
We respect your rights. We don‘t sell your image(s). All copyrights to the photos remain with the photographers. More about terms and conditons of the contest here.
Submissions will be reviewed by an international expert jury from Africa and Europe. The top images will be awarded a master-quality print production of their entries. In addition, selected works will be published in two prominent photography magazines, one based in Africa and one in Europe. Photographers will have the ability to show case their work globally.
