Apply for photo exhibition

Stage Gallery Zürich excited to announce an open call for photographers around the world to submit their work on the theme "Journey."

Whether it's a physical voyage across continents and countries, a personal path of growth, or a fleeting moment captured on the road — we want to see your interpretation of what a journey means to you.

All submitted works will be showcased in A3 format on the walls of the Stage Gallery.

💸Submission fee -100 CHF per 4 works. However, you are welcome to submit any number of photos, as there is no limit per participant.

📍Stage Gallery

Cramerstrasse 16 8004 Zürich

🧭 Theme: Journey

🗓️ Dates of exhibition: October 30 - November 5
📅 Deadline: October 29
📂 Who can apply: Open to all photographers, emerging and established
🌐 To apply for participation, please follow the link in the profile header.

Take us with you — across landscapes, memories, and inner worlds. We’re looking forward to seeing where your journey takes us.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments and PM, we will be happy to provide you with any information regarding our exhibition.

The Benefits of Participation:

Participating in our collective exhibitions and open calls opens a world of possibilities for photographers.

Art Sales;

Exhibit your photographic creations both offline and online, enabling art enthusiasts to purchase and appreciate your visual narratives.

Photographer Promotion;

We actively promote your personal brand as a photographer through our extensive communication channels, connecting you with a wider audience. Each participant will be equally promoted on the social networks of Stage Gallery Zürich. All photo and video materials obtained during the event will be available to exhibition participants.

Collaboration Opportunities;

Our exhibitions often create the opportunity to collaborate with talented international artists, exchanging ideas and experiences.

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 100 CHF. if you upload less than 4 photos, the fee of 100 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 Contest, participants agree to hold the Organizer and its affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, or liability arising out of participation in the Contest 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 Contest, 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 Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zurich, Switzerland.

**Contact Information**
For any questions regarding the Contest, 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.