Circulation(s) – Festival of Young European Photography 2026

Circulation(s) – Festival of Young European Photography 2026 is now open for entries!

Circulation(s) – Festival of Young European Photography 2026 : Circulation(s), the Festival of Young European Photography is currently accepting applications in its 2026 edition inviting all European photographers or photographers living in Europe, without any age limit, to submit their best shots.

➜ Short description

Circulation(s), the Festival of Young European Photography, dedicated to emerging photography in Europe is currently accepting applications in its 2026 edition.

Each year, at the Centquatre-Paris and satellite sites in France and abroad, Circulation(s) reveals the vitality of young creation and speaks for the diversity of photographic expressions through unique exhibitions and events.

A stepping stone for artists, a prospective and innovative laboratory of contemporary creativity, Circulation(s) has become, over the past 10 years, a must-attend photography event and a trend revelator.

The call for applications is launched to all photographers regardless of age or training criteria. Applications are assessed with regard to their aesthetic quality and the relevance of the artistic purpose. All forms of photographic writing are welcome. There is no theme. It is possible to propose photographic projects that mix formats or involve other media such as video, installation or sound.

Following the call for applications, around 20 photographers will be selected and exhibited within Circulation(s), thus creating an overview of the new generation of European photographers.

The 16th edition of the Circulation(s) festival will take place from 21 March to 17 May, 2026 at the Centquatre-Paris — a cultural venue in eastern Paris, and will continue in the form of tours and off-site events in France and Europe.

➜ Submission requirements:

➜ You must send a ZIP file, composed of maximum 3 elements (maximum size: 20MB)
➜ A maximum 15 pictures (Jpeg), in low resolution 72dpi (maximum size of the shortest side of the picture: 800 pixels).
➜ A short written biography (about 300-characters – spaces not included) by the artist (important dates and curriculum, exhibitions, publications), in French or English, in PDF.
➜ A short text (about 500-characters – spaces not included) about the series, written in French or English, in PDF.

➜ Who may enter?

Circulation(s), the Festival of Young European Photography invites all European photographers or photographers living in Europe, without any age limit, to submit their best works.

➜ Prize:

Around 20 photographers will be selected and exhibited within Circulation(s), thus creating an overview of the new generation of European photographers.

➜ Entry fees:

The Early Bird (6 — 30 June 2025) application fee is free. The full application fee (from 1 July — 15 July 2025) is 20 Euro.