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Emerging photographers and visual artists from Central and Eastern Europe and Austria are invited to apply through the Different Worlds 2026 open call for a 1-3 week residency in Ptuj with studio space, mentoring, and professional support.

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Deadline
due today
Entry fee
Free
Award
Residency with accommodation, studio space, mentoring, and curatorial support
Location
Ptuj, Slovenia

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About

Overview

Photon Residency Ptuj is an international residency programme for emerging artists working in contemporary photography and related visual practices. The program is linked to the Different Worlds annual open call of Photon Gallery for young photographers from Central and Eastern Europe and Austria. Selected participants develop their artistic practice through mentoring, curatorial support, portfolio discussions, and connections with the wider regional network.

Residency Duration & Dates

  • Duration: 1–3 weeks
  • Residency starts: 2026-08-24
  • Residency ends: 2026-09-14

Accommodation & Facilities

Residents stay in a residential house on the premises in Ptuj with two private bedrooms, shared kitchen and bathroom, and common living areas. A private studio workspace with basic equipment suitable for photographic and visual work is provided.

Support & Services

The residency offers accommodation, studio space, mentoring, curatorial and professional assistance, individual consultations, portfolio and project discussions, and connections with Photon Gallery in Ljubljana and the wider regional network.

Eligibility

Open to emerging photographers and visual artists from Central and Eastern Europe and Austria who use photography as a central medium, including interdisciplinary and research-based approaches.

Fees

There are no fees.

Application

  • Application deadline: 2026-09-14

Contact

GALLERY PHOTON ASSOCIATION. More information: https://photon.si/drugacni-svetovi-2026/?lang=en

Media accepted
photography
Award
Residency with accommodation, studio space, mentoring, and curatorial support
Entry fee
Free to enter
Eligibility
Emerging photographers from Central and Eastern Europe and Austria working in contemporary photography and related visual practices.
Audience
Emerging artists from Central and Eastern Europe and Austria

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