Street Photography Barcelona Contest 2026
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
- Website: https://www.streetphotographybarcelona.com/
The Street Photography Barcelona Contest (SPBC) was created with the aim of granting international recognition to professional and amateur photographers who develop street photography with rigor, creativity, and authenticity. The festival provides an exhibition space, both physical and virtual, so that participating works can be appreciated, valued, recognized, and, eventually, acquired.
For SPBC, the essence of street photography lies in the ability to observe the environment and capture the authenticity of a unique moment of reality. It is about identifying and documenting those unique moments offered by urban spaces and their anonymous protagonists anywhere in the world, elevating them to the category of unique works of art.
From all the participants, 25 artists will be selected, whose works will be published on our website and will be part of a six-day collective exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona. The organization will fully cover the costs of printing, framing, and installation, ensuring that the images receive the recognition they deserve in the Born neighborhood, one of Barcelona's most vibrant cultural centers. During these six days, the 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 works on display if their creators allow it. The festival will also feature workshops and a talk led by the three finalist photographers, who will share their experience, creative process, and vision of street photography. Collaboration with Ibizacinefest SPBC is collaborating with the Ibiza Independent Film Festival (Ibizacinefest) on the programming of the "Film and Photography" section, dedicated to feature-length documentaries featuring photography. Within the "Film and Photography" section, the festival will screen a 45-minute audiovisual montage featuring the SPBC finalist works. Furthermore, the three award-winning works at the 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 the still image with the narrative power of cinema. With this new partnership, 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, interact, and mutually enhance each other.
Fees:
Paid
Prizes:
Twenty-five finalist photographs will be selected to be part of a collective exhibition. The exhibition will be held for six days at Galerie Art Nomade, a cultural space located in the heart of Barcelona.
During the exhibition, the works will be presented in a highly attended cultural setting, open to curators, visual artists, industry professionals, and the general public interested in art. Participating in this exhibition means participating in a prestigious future space for international street photography. If the author deems it appropriate, the works will be for sale.
In the event of a sale, SPBC and Galerie Art Nomade are not involved, and all profits go to the author.
will be announced in April 2026, will name the winners in each category (awarded
€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 25 finalists will be part of the collective exhibition at Galerie Art Nomade.
The 25 finalists who wish to participate will participate in the screenings at Ibizacinefest 2027.
Eligibility:
From all the participants, 25 artists will be selected, whose works will be published on our website and will be part of a six-day collective exhibition at the Galerie Art Nomade in Barcelona. The organization will fully cover the costs of printing, framing, and installation, ensuring that the images receive the recognition they deserve in the Born neighborhood, one of Barcelona's most vibrant cultural centers. During these six days, the 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 works on display if their creators allow it. The festival will also feature workshops and a talk led by the three finalist photographers, who will share their experience, creative process, and vision of street photography. Collaboration with Ibizacinefest SPBC is collaborating with the Ibiza Independent Film Festival (Ibizacinefest) on the programming of the "Film and Photography" section, dedicated to feature-length documentaries featuring photography. Within the "Film and Photography" section, the festival will screen a 45-minute audiovisual montage featuring the SPBC finalist works. Furthermore, the three award-winning works at the 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 the still image with the narrative power of cinema. With this new partnership, 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, interact, and mutually enhance each other.
Copyrights & Usage Rights:
The copyright of the submitted works will remain with the photographer at all times.