The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was created to give international visibility to professional and amateur photographers who work with honesty and creativity in street photography. The festival offers a physical and virtual exhibition space where their work can be seen, appreciated, recognized, and even purchased.
For SPBC, the essence of street photography lies in the ability to observe what is happening in the environment and capture the authenticity of a unique moment in reality. It is about recognizing and recording those singular moments that urban areas and their anonymous inhabitants offer us in any corner of the world, transforming them into unique works of art.
Selection
From among all the participants, 20 artists will be selected, whose work will be published on our website and will be part of a four-day group exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona. The organization will cover all printing, framing, and installation costs, ensuring that the images receive the recognition they deserve in the Born district, one of the most vibrant cultural centers of Barcelona. During those four days, SPBC will be a meeting point for local, national, and international photographers, as well as the public, who will have the opportunity to purchase the exhibited works if the artists allow it.
The festival will also feature Photowalks, Portfolio Reviews, Screenings, Workshops, and talks led by the three award-winning photographers, who will share their experience, creative process, and vision of contemporary street photography.
Collaboration with Ibizacinefest
SPBC is collaborating with the Ibiza Independent Film Festival (Ibizacinefest) on the "Point of View" section, dedicated to feature-length documentaries with photography as their central theme. Within this section, the festival will screen a 45-minute audiovisual montage showcasing the SPBC finalists. Furthermore, the three award-winning works from SBPC will have a special place: they will be screened at the beginning of the sessions on the festival's final weekend, integrating the power of still images with the narrative power of cinema.
With this alliance, Ibizacinefest and Street Photography Barcelona reinforce their commitment to experimentation and dialogue between different art forms, offering the public an experience where film and photography meet, converse, and mutually enhance each other.
Participation Requirements
Open to photographers of any nationality, over 18 years of age.
Both color and black and white images are accepted.
Submitted photographs must reflect the essence of street photography: spontaneous and taken in public or social spaces.
Photographs of a journalistic nature and portraits with light sources other than natural light, excluding flash, are not accepted.
Works generated with artificial intelligence or digitally manipulated images that alter the originality of the work will not be accepted.
Images captured anywhere in the world and at any time are accepted, with a maximum age of two years.
Number of Works and Registration Fees
Each participant may submit 1, 3, or 5 photographs, which will be evaluated individually.
Submitting more works increases the chances of selection.
1 Photograph: €10
3 Photographs: €25
5 Photographs: €40
Technical Requirements
Accepted format: JPG
Maximum file size: 10 MB
If selected, the file necessary for enlarging a maximum of 70 cm on the longest side will be required.
Awards and Exhibition
20 finalist photographs will be selected to be part of a group exhibition.
The exhibition will be held over four days at Galerie Art Nomade, a cultural space located in the heart of Barcelona. During the exhibition, the works will be presented in a high-traffic cultural environment, open to curators, visual artists, industry professionals, and the general public interested in art. Participating in this exhibition means becoming part of a future prestigious space for international street photography. If the artist wishes, the works will be available for purchase. In the event of a sale, SPBC and Galerie Art Nomade will not be involved; all proceeds will go to the artist.
Calendar
Registration opens: September 15, 2025
Participation deadline: April 20, 2026
Announcement of the 20 finalists: May 1, 2026
Exhibition: Friday, May 15 to Monday, May 18, 2026 - Atelier Art Nomade - Barcelona
Screening of "Punt de Vista" at Ibizacinefest: March 2, 2027 - Can Ventosa - Ibiza
Selection Process and Jury
The selection process for 20 finalists will be overseen by Xavi Herrero, who, together with Olivier Verdier, curator and owner of Galerie Art Nomade, will form and preside over the jury composed of members of the ASSOCIACIÓ CULTURAL EL CARRER ÉS ART. This jury will award two Special Mentions, each receiving €250, and the overall winner, who will receive a cash prize of €500. A total of €1,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.
The 20 finalists will participate in the group exhibition at Galerie Art Nomade.
The 20 finalists who wish to do so will be included in the screenings at the next edition of Ibizacinefest.
The selected participants will have the opportunity to participate, if they wish, in a public talk at Galerie Art Nomade, moderated by Xavi Herrero, to discuss their creative process.
SPBC will pay these prizes in cash before the start of the Festival to facilitate the winners' attendance at the exhibition opening, their participation in the Talk, and their attendance at other events organized by SPBC.
Copyright
The copyright of the submitted works will remain with the photographer at all times. The organization may use the selected images solely for promotional purposes related to the competition and the exhibition, always crediting the photographer, on our website (Protected from downloads) and Instagram.
Acceptance of the rules and data processing
Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of these rules.
By submitting their work, participants agree to the use of their contact information solely for the organization of SPBC.
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