Photobook Open Call — Sonntag Grant For Photography

Photobook Open Call with Replika Publishing

‣ Photobook published with Replika Publishing
‣ Book launch at Bildband Berlin
‣Travel & accommodation for launch

OPEN CALL

The Sonntag Grant for Photography, in collaboration with Replika Publishing, invites FLINTA (female, lesbian, inter, non-binary, trans, agender) artists to apply for a photobook open call.

We are looking for projects that can challenge the boundaries of the book as form. In particular we are looking to support artists and work that might not otherwise find a path to publication and offers space for under-recognised voices and projects rooted in conceptual depth, material inquiry, and artistic dialogue.

Submissions are open globally from April 1 to midnight on May 31, 2026 (Berlin/CET).

WHAT YOU GET

One artist is selected to work directly with Replika Publishing to produce a new photobook. The print run will include at least 350 copies, with 50 copies going to the artist.

After completion of the project there will be a book launch event hosted at Bildband Berlin, with travel costs up to €300 and accommodation for the event covered.

WHAT WE EXPECT

Projects should be finished or at an advanced stage of development. Applicants are asked to submit up to 20 images from the project, selected from a substantially larger body of work.

We are primarily interested in projects rather than fully developed book dummies. The selected artist should be open to further developing the project in collaboration with Replika Publishing, including feedback and editorial direction during the book-making process.

You can find all details in our Terms & Guidelines.

PREPARE APPLICATION

Please prepare the following:

A short biography (max 200 words).
A description of the project you want to submit (max. 500 words).
A download link using any service of your choice (SwissTransfer, Dropbox, etc.) that contains:

15 - 20 low-resolution photos from the project you are applying with (72 dpi)
in case a dummy or any other supporting material exists, please include it here as well

Please make sure the download link remains active for at least 7 days.

PAY SUBMISSION FEE

To help cover costs, there is a €10 submission fee. Payments can be made via credit card.

After successful payment you’ll receive a confirmation email with your order number, which you will need to submit the form in the next step.

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SUBMIT APPLICATION

Fill the submission form with your contact details, prepared material, order number, etc. to send us your application.

SUBMIT NOW

That’s all! We’ll reach out to everyone within 2-3 months after closing date, and the selected artist will be announced shortly after.

QUESTIONS

Please first refer to the FAQ. If you can’t find the answer there, contact us at [email protected].