Key dates
Open call: February 23, 2026
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Results: April 21, 2026
PHotoESPAÑA and Iberia present the second edition of PHotoESPAÑA PRO Talento a bordo, an innovative initiative designed to enhance the professional development of established visual creators on a national and international level.
What you get
8 individual meetings with international curators, editors, gallerists and collectors
Real opportunities for collaborations and future projects
Direct access to key players in the international photography ecosystem
Visibility within PHotoESPAÑA Festival
Who is this for
This program is designed for established photographers with a proven track record, including solo exhibitions, curated group shows or a published photobook.
If you are looking to expand your network and access international opportunities, this program is for you. Open to international applicants.
Scholarships available
Several institutions offer full participation scholarships (€650 fee covered):
Spain — 10 grants (Iberia)
Netherlands — 8 grants (Embassy of the Netherlands)
France — 2 grants (Institut français d’Espagne)
Norway — 2 grants (Royal Norwegian Embassy)
Germany — 2 grants (Goethe-Institut Madrid)
Balearic Islands — 1 grant (Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics)
Program structure
June 10–12, 2026
Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga (Madrid)
One-to-one meetings (20 min each)
Talks with Spanish professionals
Group discussions with international experts
Informal networking (meals, coffee, cocktail)
Exhibition opportunity
One participant will be selected by Iberia to develop a photographic project
→ Presented in a public outdoor exhibition in Madrid during PHotoESPAÑA 2026
Application requirements
Submit your application through the form, including your CV, a short bio, an ID document and a project dossier (PDF, max. 20MB).
The dossier should include a project title, a description (max. 500 words) and 25–35 images.
The participation fee is €650 (only for selected applicants), with scholarships available.
PHotoESPAÑA and Iberia present the second edition of PHotoESPAÑA PRO Talento a bordo, an international networking program designed to support the professional development of established photographers.
The program connects selected artists with curators, gallerists, editors and collectors from the international photography ecosystem, creating opportunities for collaboration, visibility and long-term professional growth.
Over three days in Madrid, participants take part in 8 one-to-one meetings (20 minutes each), group sessions and informal networking moments designed to encourage exchange and new ways of developing projects.
The program also includes talks with Spanish professionals and collaborative working sessions, as well as informal encounters such as coffee breaks, lunches and a closing cocktail.
As part of the 2026 Festival, PHotoESPAÑA will present an exhibition curated by Geaninne Guimarães (Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, New York and Bilbao), featuring artists from the previous edition. The exhibition will take place at Sala Picasso, Círculo de Bellas Artes (Madrid).
The project is part of Talento a bordo, an Iberia initiative that supports and connects Spanish and Spanish-speaking talent internationally.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Several institutions support the participation of selected photographers by covering the full program fee (€650).
- Iberia supports 10 photographers born in Spain.
- The Embassy of the Netherlands supports 8 Dutch artists.
- Institut français d’Espagne offers 2 scholarships for French photographers.
- The Royal Norwegian Embassy provides 2 scholarships for Norwegian photographers or residents in Norway.
- Goethe-Institut Madrid offers 2 scholarships for German artists.
- Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics (IEB) supports 1 photographer from the Balearic Islands.
- The participation fee is €650 (only for selected participants). Scholarships cover the full fee. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.
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