Fabula Works - Call for Exhibition 2027

• Fabula Works

• Deadline: November 15th, 2026

• Category: Lines

• Prize: Exhibition in Rome (Italy) + Sales

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The organisers are inviting photographers to apply for the opportunity to be featured in the first exhibition of their 2027 programme. Two photographers will normally be selected through this open call, which is centred on the broad and flexible theme “Lines.” Participants are free to interpret the theme in any direction, whether through literal, abstract, conceptual or experimental approaches. The openness of the theme is intended to accommodate a wide range of photographic practices and individual artistic perspectives. The selection process will include internationally acclaimed photographer Eric Bouvet, who will participate as guest juror.

The call places particular emphasis on work that challenges immediate perception and rewards closer observation. The organisers are interested in photographs that make viewers look twice and reconsider what they initially see. This may be achieved through an unexpected subject, an unconventional visual language, an unusual compositional approach or a distinctive way of structuring visual information. The desired work should have a strong sense of identity and establish a visual logic that feels specific to the photographer, while also encouraging reflection and interpretation.

Although the open call is intended to result in a two-artist exhibition, the organisers reserve the right to select a single photographer for a solo presentation. This possibility applies when a submission demonstrates particularly strong artistic merit and presents a coherent, distinctive and singular artistic vision that would benefit from an individual exhibition format.

For photographers selected through the open call, the organisers will cover the costs of printing the works as well as the promotion of the exhibition. Selected artists who would like to attend the opening night are welcome to do so, with travel, accommodation and other personal arrangements to be organised independently.

Applicants should submit a portfolio consisting of 10 to 25 photographs in PDF format, accompanied by a short biography and an artist statement. The open call welcomes photographers from all genres and does not restrict participation according to photographic style or medium. An application contribution of €25 is required to help cover the administrative expenses involved in organising and managing the open call.