Open to Anyone From Anywhere On Any Subject
Now in its second edition, the International Photography Open Call represents an opportunity for photographers and visual artists working with photography to present their vision to public audiences in the coastal city of Chennai in South India.
The open call was initiated by the CPB Foundation as part of Chennai Photo Biennale 2024-25 and garnered 1930 entries from 43 countries and is now cemented as an annual feature in the foundations programs.
Open Theme
Subjects ranging from nature, portraits, documentary, still life, to landscape photography are welcome. Submissions must be photographic or lens-based but can include combinations with other art forms such as performance, painting, sculpture, literature and text. We hope this gives you the freedom to submit your images without feeling constrained by a specific theme. Visit the Rules page for more details.
Why Apply?
The International Photography Open Call is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to present your work across public space in Chennai to be viewed by more than 100,000 visitors.
All submissions are reviewed by an international jury of curators, artists, and editors, providing participants with unparalleled visibility and global exposure.
Selected projects will receive print exhibitions as well as be featured across our digital channels and publications. For more details read the Why Apply? page.
Submission Fee
South Asia - Single Image: 300 Per entry
South Asia - Photo Story: 700 Per entry
Rest of the World - Single Image: 8EUR Per entry
Rest of the World - Photo Story: 15 EUR Per entry
Students From India - Single Image - 100 Per entry
Students From India - Photo Story - 200 Per entry
ABOUT THE
CPB Foundation
The Chennai Photo Biennale Foundation is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing photographic practice and public engagement with lens-based media. Beyond producing India’s largest photography festival — the Chennai Photo Biennale — CPB works year-round across arts education, community engagement, exhibition production, and operates India’s largest community darkroom.
Open Call Edition- 1 Highlight Film
