Portugal

As part of its 34th edition, Encontros da Imagem - International Photography and Visual Arts Festival, is promoting the Open Call - Photobook Award EI2024.

Aware of the fundamental role the photobook has played in recent years in the presentation of photographic narratives, the development of creative processes, construction and experimentation with materials and techniques, Encontros da Imagem has sought to promote, since 2014, independent authors and projects through a competition aimed at highlighting and rewarding the best photobooks of the year, with a diverse jury with in-depth knowledge of photography and the publishing sector, which will result in a collective exhibition to be presented at the festival alongside the rest of its programme, as well as a cash prize.

We are excited to announce an open call for interviews on the theme of care, inviting artists, and activists to share their insights, experiences, and practices in a series of interviews.

In a world facing urgent environmental challenges, we believe in the power of dialogue and collaboration to inspire change. Through these interviews, we aim to explore diverse perspectives on environmental care, highlighting the vital role of art, research, and activism in addressing pressing ecological issues.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

• The intersection of art and environmental activism

• Innovative approaches to promoting sustainability through creative expression