Opportunities

The open call invites emerging, mid-career and established artists and photographers to submit proposals to work with PHOTO Australia in the delivery of temporary public artwork that transform Melbourne’s streets, laneways and public spaces into an outdoor gallery of contemporary photography.

Applications are reviewed by a jury of leading curators from institutions across Australia and overseas.

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Over the past decade, the Australian & New Zealand Photobook Awards have helped to progress the careers of students and artists, providing opportunities to produce publications and progress their photographic career. The Awards have been presented at PHOTO International Festival of Photography since 2021 and, in 2023, PHOTO Australia joined forces with Photo Collective to co-present the Awards to ensure their future.

PHOTO volunteers play an important role in the successful delivery of the biennial, with a focus on our lively events program. We will be looking for friendly and passionate people to help us make PHOTO 2026 another unforgettable experience.

Applications open late 2025.

We seek expressions of interest from photographers, artists, publishers and students to participate in a Photobook Market at PHOTO International Festival of Photography’s Photobook Weekend, which will also features a full program of talks, book launches, and awards. This is your opportunity to promote, sell and network all things photobooks. As a participant, you’ll be joining a line-up of leading artists, publishers, designers, and photobook advocates.

Applications open mid 2025.