5TH EDITION OF “OPEN CALL” FOR EMERGING LEBANESE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Overview

ART DISTRICT Gallery is launching the 5th edition of its Open Call for Emerging Lebanese Photographers in support of Lebanese artistic photography and to recognize the talent of emerging photographers, including non-professionals.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: June 13, 2026
• Selected candidates announced: June 23, 2026
• Exhibition: August 5-29, 2026 (4 weeks)

Eligibility

Open to emerging Lebanese photographers, including non-professionals.

How to Submit

• Work in any photographic medium is accepted except smartphone photography
• Your work will be presented anonymously to organizers

Selection

A pre-selection of artists will be carried out, from which 8 to 10 candidates will be chosen. Selection will be based entirely on the quality of your work and will reflect richness, diversity, and artistic excellence.

Participation Fee

• Printing and framing of up to 4 images maximum per candidate
• Assistance throughout the process
• Installation and hanging of the artwork
• Opening cocktail reception
• Social media and press coverage

Exhibition & Sales

Selected artworks will be exhibited for 4 weeks from August 5-29, 2026. All artwork sales will go 100% to the photographers; ART DISTRICT Gallery will take no commission on sales.