In Motion

Photo Open Call

APPLICATION deadline : April 29th 2025

Stage Zürich is happy to invite photographers to take part in Photo exhibition in our gallery in the heart of Zurich.

 

The "In Motion" open call invites submissions in various non limited photography genres. The main focus is on movement in the photo. This can be any moving object, animal or a person in motion. There are no restrictions in your free expression of your vision of this topic. Use any means necessary to emphasize the dynamics of the shot.


All submitted photographs that meet the condition requirements will be displayed offline on the walls of the Stage Gallery Zürich. 

 

Vernissage: May 1st from 17:00 to 19:00
Finissage: May 9th from 17:00 to 19:00

Deadline application: April 29th
Exhibition dates: May 1st - 9th

 

You can submit as many Photo works as you would like


Submission fee: 80 CHF per each 4 works

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Terms and Conditions of Participation:

*Eligibility*


- Open to amateur and professional photographers over 18 years of age.
- AI generated images cannot enter.

 

*Usage Rights*


- Images may be used by Stage gallery and media partners for marketing and promotion.
- Copyright remains with the photographer.
- Images will not be resold or used by third parties without photographer’s permission.
- Within sales, Stage gallery will take payment from the buyer of the artwork and, once payment is received, will pay the artist minus 40% commission on total sales price. Gallery will receive 40% commission of the retail price, with 60% going to the artist. 
- All photographs showcased at the exhibition may be sold for 250 CHF unless the author notifies the gallery in advance of his/her unwillingness to sell them.
- Stage gallery reserves the right to reject applications of work that are considered unsuitable for exhibition, be it cruel, explicit or antagonizing, at our discretion.

 

*Submission Rules*


- Uploading of any number of photos from one participant is allowed, the fee for each upload of 4 photos is 80 CHF. if you upload less than 4 photos, the fee of 80 CHF doesn't change.
- Images can be from any date.
- Entrants can submit the same image in multiple categories.
- Images must be original, sole copyright of the entrant, and not infringe on others' rights.
- Permissions must be obtained for identifiable people in images.
- Photo works will be printed in 29,7 cm x 42 cm format

 

*Image Quality Requirements*


- Jpeg files.
- 300 DPI.
- minimum 1500 pixels on the short side
- Filename format: LastName_FirstName_Title.

 

*Publication and Publicity*


- Gallery actively promote personal brand of all participants as a photographers through communication channels.
- Each participant will be equally promoted on the social networks of Stage Gallery Zürich. 
- Participants' names and images will be published online.
- Participation in related publicity and use of names and images for promotion required without additional compensation.
- Stage gallery is not responsible for external third-party misuse of images.
- All photo and video materials obtained during the event will be available to exhibition participants.

 

*Liability*  


By entering the Open call, participants agree to hold the Organizer and its affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or liability arising out of participation in the Open call or the use of the prizes. The Organizer is not responsible for any late or misdirected entries or for any technical issues that may affect the submission process.

 

*Disqualification* 

 
The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not meet the submission requirements, violates the terms of the Open call, or engages in unethical conduct, such as submitting plagiarized images.

 

*Governing Law*  


These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Zurich, Switzerland, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any disputes arising from this Open call shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zurich, Switzerland.

 

*Contact Information*  


For any questions regarding the Open call, please contact Ekaterina Rubtsova (Kate) at stagespace.ch@gmail.com or Whatsapp ‪+41762459886‬.

 

By entering the Open call, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.