FRAGMENTS
OF SUMMER
A photography open call exploring summer as memory, atmosphere and place.
Digital Exhibition
Open internationally
Submission Deadline:
30 June 2026
Free submission. Curated selection. €25 participation fee for selected artists only.
ABOUT THE OPEN CALL
Summer is more than a season.
It is a feeling, a memory, a landscape, a fleeting moment that remains with us long after it has passed.
Through Fragments of Summer, Culture365 invites photographers to share images that capture the essence of summer — not merely as a destination, but as an experience.
We welcome diverse perspectives that reflect light, nostalgia, human connection, solitude, joy, stillness and the stories hidden within everyday moments.
THEME
What does summer mean to you?
Light and atmosphere
Landscapes and place
Everyday rituals
Community and belonging
Fleeting moments and memories
Personal interpretations of summer
There is no single definition.
We are looking for authenticity, sensitivity and storytelling.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Up to 3 photographs
- JPEG format
- Min. resolution: 2000 px on the longest side
- Basic editing adjustments are accepted
- AI-generated images are not eligible
- Participants must own the rights to the submitted work
ELIGIBILITY
The open call is open to:
- Emerging photographers
- Professional photographers
- Students
- Photography enthusiasts
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Submissions are welcomed internationally.
SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION
Submission to the open call is free of charge.
Following the selection process, photographers whose work is chosen for inclusion in the digital exhibition will be invited to confirm their participation through a contribution fee of €25.
This contribution supports the curation, exhibition production and promotion of the selected works.
EXHIBITION
Selected works will be presented in a curated digital exhibition hosted by Culture365.
Participating artists will receive:
- Inclusion in the digital exhibition
- Online exposure through Culture365
- Promotion through Culture365’s communication channels
- Digital certificate of participation
IMPORTANT DATES
OPEN CALL LAUNCH
1 June 2026
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
30 June 2026
SELECTION NOTIFICATION
15 July 2026
DIGITAL EXHIBITION LAUNCH
1 August 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the submission form and include:
- Full Name
- Country of Residence
- Short Artist Statement (maximum 150 words)
- Photograph Title(s)
- Photograph Upload(s)
Summer is composed of fragments: light on a wall, salt on the skin, a shared meal, an empty street at dusk.
We invite you to collect these moments and share them with us.