General information
About us?
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Experimentalphotofestival is a non-profit cultural association based in Barcelona, Spain, whose objective is to create, promote and disseminate experimental photography in all its forms and throughout the world. It is responsible for organising the Experimental Photo Festival, Ágora, School of Experimentation and Experimental Hub, Photo & Art Space in Barcelona and the First International Meeting Photography Festivals. More information here
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Who can participate in the Experimental Photo Festival 2025?
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The International Festival of Experimental Photography is open to photographers of all levels (established or beginners), techniques (analogue and digital), countries and languages, interested in all aspects of experimental photography. Tickets are now available for purchase, which entitles you to participate in workshops, exhibitions and conferences. The selected artists will be announced in January, the full program of the in-person festival will be announced in March, the exhibitions that we will do in Barcelona will be held in April, and the online festival will be held in June!
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When and where will it take place?
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The festival begins on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 7 p.m. with the opening of an exhibition. On Wednesday, July 23, and the following days, at 9:30 a.m. at Pati Llimona Civic Center, accreditations begin and at 10 a.m. the workshops, conferences and debate spaces until 7 p.m. Every day at night we will inaugurate exhibitions and do various cultural activities between the Institut d'Estudis Fotogràfics de Catalunya, Experimental Hub, Photo & Art Space and other spaces in the city. The festival ends on Sunday night the 27 with a picnic on the beach. The full programme will be available in March.
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Is registration the same for all participants?
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Yes. All participants who want to do workshops must pay the general registration that gives access to the festival activities and the number of workshops that best suit their economic situation. Workshops cannot be purchased without having previously completed general registration for the festival. The price does not include transfer, food, or accommodation. Access to all the conferences and exhibition openings is free.
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Is there an official accommodation?
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Yes. One of the things that we enjoy the most about the Experimental Photo Festival is the camaraderie and horizontality in the exchanges that take place between all the members of our community. To enhance this feeling, we have coordinated with the University of Barcelona to have 300 beds in a large student residence where we can all be together. This year our association will manage the residence and that will reduce the price of accommodation.
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How to get to the city by plane? ✈
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​1. To Plaça Catalunya
- Metro: From T1 (if you are in T2 there is a free shuttle bus) take the L9Sud, change at Torrassa with L1 to Plaza Catalunya.
- Aerobús: Leaves every 5-10 minutes, 35-minute journey, price: €7.25 one way or €12.50 round trip. It is a quick and comfortable option.
- Taxi: 30-minute journey, price: €30-35.
2. To the Colegio Mayor Penyafort-Montserrat:
- Metro: From T1 (if you are in T2 there is a free shuttle bus) take the L9Sud to Zona Universitària station and walk about 10 minutes to the Colegio Mayor.
- Taxi: 20-25 minutes, price: €30-35.
Once you are in the city, the best way to get around is by metro, buying a T-Casual for €12.5.
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Can I send photos or a project that has already been presented or even published?
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Yes. The festival aims to disseminate and share the works of experimental photographers at different times in their careers. During the month of November 2024, we have an open call to present proposals for individual exhibitions.
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Is it possible to sell products?
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Yes, but only if they are their own productions. During the festival, we will have an Art Swap Space where all the participants and artists will be able to sell small objects, such as books, films, fanzines, cameras or postcards in a space of 20x30 centimetres, without any cost or commission to pay. The only thing that is asked of them is that the products have a single price to simplify the payment and the reimbursement of the money. During the month of June, a call will be opened for you to propose products to sell and we will make a selection according to the type so that it is as varied as possible. Everyone must pick up their products before Saturday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m. Subsequently, the organization is not responsible for sending the material and all the expenses generated will be borne by the artist.
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What is the official language?
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The contents are taught in English or Spanish depending on the person carrying out the activity. The organization is very aware that the program includes activities in both languages during the five days of the festival. As there are participants from more than thirty countries, the language of personal exchanges is usually English and Spanish.
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How are the activities financed?
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As can be seen on our page about transparency, the festival is financed with money from registrations and public subsidies that allow us to cover the costs of the free activities. You can collaborate by inviting people to participate in the face-to-face or online festival, studying in Agora or buying our products.
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Equality and respect, above all.
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Our festival has been built on the basis of equality and respect among all people. We believe in diversity as a form of activism and we will not tolerate any attitude that goes against equality, diversity and respect for human rights. We work every day so that this festival is a meeting space where diverse communities (LGBTIQ+) feel at home and can participate learning and teaching from their experience. From the festival we contribute to the construction of a conscious, diverse and egalitarian society, we will not support any macho, homo/lesbo/transphobic, sexist and/or racist attitude.
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Doubts? Write us at
experimentalphotofestival@gmail.com
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