Exhibition Proposal

If you would like to exhibit your work during the 2026 Festival, use the form below to submit your exhibition proposal for consideration. Exhibitions should be formed from a collection of images that have a strong narrative relating to a specialised subject. Our curator will consider each proposed project based on its merits. For print exhibitions, you may upload the sample files through the form below in JPG format but you must be able to provide files that have been processed in16 bit TIFF, preferably in ProPhoto colour space or alternatively Adobe 1998. We do not accept files that have been processed in sRGB for print exhibitions.

Exhibitions that will be considered should be based on a single project, story or narrative. Should our curators find your project of interest, they will contact you. We will not consider an exhibition of single unrelated images.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 April 2026

Exhibition Criteria

Xposure International Photography Festival is a prestigious event that showcases some of the most captivating and thought-provoking photographs worldwide. The selection process for this exhibition is based on rigorous criteria that aim to highlight the best and most engaging works of art.

One of the key merits that is considered when selecting photographs for the exhibition is the ability to tell a powerful and compelling story. The organizers of Xposure International Photography Festival believe that photography has the power to evoke emotions, convey messages, and make an impact on society. Therefore, photographs that effectively tell a story, communicate a message or convey an idea are given priority over random images that lack a clear narrative.

In other words, the selection process is not just about choosing the most aesthetically pleasing photographs but also about identifying those with a deeper meaning and purpose. Photographs that capture a unique moment in time shed light on a social issue, or tell a personal story that resonates with the viewer are more likely to be selected.

While technical skill and composition are factors in the selection process, they are not the only ones. No matter how well-executed, random images are not prioritised over photographs with a clear and meaningful narrative. Ultimately, the exhibition's goal is to showcase works of art that engage, inspire, and challenge the viewer, and the selection process reflects that aim.

About Me

Name(Required)

First Last

Daytime Phone(Required)

Please include country code

Email(Required)

Website

Please add a link to your website if you have one.

Country(Required)

Specify your country of residence

About My Photography & Background(Required)

Please provide a short introduction text about you and your specialised photography genre. This about section is NOT for listing awards.

Awards

You may use this area to list your most recent or prestigious awards. Use + to add additional row(s).

Year

Award Name

Genre

Country

Published Books

You may use this area to list any published books.

Title

Year Published

ISBN N0.

Publisher

About Proposed Project

Title of Project(Required)

Enter the title of the project or proposed exhibition name

Project Description(Required)

Enter a description or introduction paragraphs to the project.

Number of images that will form the complete exhibition.(Required)

The expected number of images should be between 18 and 24.

Image Captions(Required)

I can caption all images with 50-80 words each

Yes

Project Sample Images(Required)

Upload 6 - 12 sample images from the project in JPG format. These should be sized to 1350px on the long side at 300 dpi.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 12.

File Format(Required)

Please verify that you will be able to supply 16bit TIFF files if your proposal is accepted.

Yes, I have 16 bit TIFF files available

No, I only have JPG files available

Behind the scenes film or supporting video(Required)

Does your project have supporting film or video files?

Yes

Seminar Presentation(Required)

Indicate if you are able to provide a seminar / photography talk on your specialised subject,

Yes

Previous Talk or Presentation

add the full URL to video of previous talk or presentation

Why do you consider submitting this project?(Required)

Explain why you consider this project will fit into the exhibition program at Xposure—for example, merits related to conservation, environment, humanitarian, culture, fine art or photojournalism.

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