OPEN CALL
EMERGING TALENTS 2026

Do you want to show your work in NARRATIVA?
We will give you the stage you need.

In the 5th edition of CICLO, NARRATIVA aims to introduce new emerging authors and contribute to the visibility of their photographic projects.

Three authors will have the opportunity to present their projects as part of CICLO NARRATIVA – Photography Festival in Lisbon.

This Open Call is free of charge and accepts submissions on a wide range of themes, giving priority to well-structured projects.

  • Submission of a photographic project with up to 15 photographs;

    Project synopsis;

    Short biographical note of the author.

  • Application period
    February 23rd - March 23rd

    Winners announcement
    April 1st

    Winning projects presentation
    May 3rd at NARRATIVA

  • Maximum of 15 photographs

    Photographs in JPEG format (4000px on the longest side)

    Maximum file size: 2MB

    Synopsis in Portuguese and English

    Biography in Portuguese and English

APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS FEBRUARY 23rd