Water Element
Photo Open Call
APPLICATION deadline : April 3rd 2025
Stage Zürich is happy to invite photographers to take part in Photo exhibition in our gallery in the heart of Zurich.
All submitted photographs that meet the condition requirements will be displayed offline on the walls of the Stage Gallery Zürich (2nd hall).
Vernissage: April 5th from 17:00 to 19:00
Finissage: April 17th from 17:00 to 19:00
Deadline application: April 3rd
Exhibition dates: April 5th-17th
You can submit as many Photo works as you would like
Submission fee: 80 CHF per each 4 works
The Benefits of Participation:
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.
- Employees of the Stage gallery, associated companies, and sponsors cannot enter.
- 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.
- 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**
- 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.