{"id":29266,"date":"2026-07-28T14:39:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/international-call-for-applications-for-the-artistic-director-of-fotografia-europea-2027-2029\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T18:05:10","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:05:10","slug":"call-for-applications-for-the-artistic-directorship-of-fotografia-europea-2027-2029","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/en\/call-for-applications-for-the-artistic-directorship-of-fotografia-europea-2027-2029\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications for the Artistic Directorship of Fotografia Europea 2027\u20132029"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:1px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.56%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.56%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;\"><h3><span style=\"color: #e2007a\">Communications regarding the call for applications<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong>30 October 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nFollowing the conclusion of the Selection Committee&#8217;s work, the final ranking is as follows:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Kublaiklan \u2013 93 points<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Silvia Franceschini \u2013 90 points<\/li>\n<li>Arianna Rinaldo \u2013 89 points<\/li>\n<li>Andrea Tinterri \u2013 85 points<\/li>\n<li>Arianna Catania \u2013 84 points<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Kublaiklan<\/strong> is therefore the winner of the selection process for the next Artistic Direction of Fotografia Europea.<\/p>\n<p>Read the news <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/2026\/al-collettivo-kublaiklan-la-direzione-artistica-di-fotografia-europea\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>20 October 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Selection Committee, composed of Giorgio Van Straten (Chair), Matilde Barbieri, Daniele De Luigi, Monica Leoni, Francesca Mattioli and Davide Zanichelli, has shortlisted the following candidates for an interview (listed in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arianna Catania<\/li>\n<li>Silvia Franceschini<\/li>\n<li>Kublaiklan<\/li>\n<li>Arianna Rinaldo<\/li>\n<li>Andrea Tinterri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Given the high number of applications received, the committee requires more time to evaluate the projects.<br \/>\nThe partial ranking list will be announced on <strong>October 20.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:20px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-color:var(--awb-custom_color_2);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>The Palazzo Magnani Foundation and the Municipality of Reggio Emilia are launching an open call to select the new Artistic Director of Fotografia Europea for the next <strong>three editions <\/strong>(2027\u201328\u201329)<\/p>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Since 2006, the Festival has transformed Reggio Emilia into a hub for international dialogue on contemporary photography; today,<em> Fotografia Europea<\/em> looks to the future and invites curators and collectives from around the world to imagine its next phase of development.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32px;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;\"><h3>Envisioning the future of Fotografia Europea<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>The new Artistic Director will be called upon to develop a vision capable of building on the legacy established by Fotografia Europea whilst, at the same time, guiding its evolution. The Festival aims to strengthen its <strong>international focus, promote research, experimentation and new productions, broaden its dialogue with the city, and devise innovative forms of participation and engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The aim is to transform <em>Fotografia Europea<\/em> from a festival into a <strong>permanent cultural platform,<\/strong> capable of operating throughout the year through exhibitions, research, commissions, educational activities and projects shared with the local community, whilst maintaining the Festival itself as a central event with strong public appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32PX;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;\"><h3><strong>The role<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>The role involves the Artistic Direction of the 2027, 2028 and 2029 editions and includes, amongst other key activities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>defining the Festival\u2019s concept and annual theme in collaboration with the organisers;<\/li>\n<li>selecting exhibition projects and curators;<\/li>\n<li>developing the Festival\u2019s curatorial vision and annual photography programme;<\/li>\n<li>collaborating on the development of the programme of interdisciplinary events;<\/li>\n<li>publicly presenting the Festival\u2019s editions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32PX;--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;\"><h3><strong>Who can apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>The selection process is open to individuals and curatorial collectives, including informal ones, with at least five years\u2019 experience in artistic direction, curatorship or similar roles, and with a good knowledge of English (knowledge of Italian is an advantage).<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32PX;--awb-margin-bottom:20PX;\"><h3><strong>Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>To apply, you must submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum Vitae;<\/li>\n<li>a three-year plan (maximum 10 pages);<\/li>\n<li>the application form (Appendix A);<\/li>\n<li>a self-declaration (Appendix B).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The application must outline an artistic proposal and a development strategy for the Festival, addressing issues such as international positioning, format innovation, accessibility, audience growth, media partnerships and integration with the Circuito OFF.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:2rem;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:25%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.68%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.68%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:2rem;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single\" style=\"--awb-height:20px;--awb-amount:20px;border-color:var(--awb-color6);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h3><strong>Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-margin-bottom:1rem;--awb-line-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-width:30.6px;--awb-icon-height:30.6px;--awb-icon-margin:12.6px;--awb-content-margin:43.2px;--awb-circlecolor:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-circle-yes-font-size:15.84px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-dance-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Call-for-application-artistic-directorship-Fotografia-Europea_signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Call for applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-dance-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allegato_A_Modulo_partecipazione_application-form.rtf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix A \u2013 Application form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-dance-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allegato_B_Autodichiarazione_self-declaration.rtf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix B \u2013 Self-declaration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-dance-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allegato_C_Annex-C.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix C \u2013 Venue&#8217;s plan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-yes\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-dance-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotografiaeuropea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Annex-D.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Appendix D \u2013 Further reading<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32PX;--awb-margin-bottom:32px;\"><h3><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Applications must be submitted <strong>by 30 September h 12 CEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:32px;--awb-margin-bottom:32PX;\"><h3>Info<\/h3>\n<p>For any queries, please email <a href=\"mailto:direzione@fotografiaeuropea.it\">direzione@fotografiaeuropea.it<\/a> by 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