Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The SCAN international photography festival, organised by Tarragona City Council, invites submissions for the Talent Latent program. Emerging photographers worldwide are encouraged to explore the theme Metamorphosis, creating projects that reflect personal, societal, and environmental transformations. Selected works will be exhibited at Tinglado 2, Port of Tarragona, from 16 October to 29 November 2026.
About the Talent Latent Program
The Talent Latent program is designed to showcase emerging photography creators in an international festival context. This year, the theme Metamorphosis is inspired by Franz Kafka’s 1915 novella, highlighting:
- Profound transformation beyond surface changes
- Fluidity of identities, territories, ecosystems, and social structures
- The evolving nature of photography, from analogue imprints to digital and hybrid practices
Participants are invited to explore how contemporary life is shaped by alienation, dehumanization, and societal change, using photography as a tool for interpretation and critical reflection.
Key Dates
- Exhibition Period: 16 October – 29 November 2026
- Location: Tinglado 2, Port of Tarragona, Spain
- Open Call Submission: Ongoing (check festival website for deadlines)
Who Can Apply
- Emerging photographers and collectives
- Age 18 or older
- Open to all nationalities
- Participants may submit work using analogue, digital, or hybrid photographic practices
Submission Guidelines
- Projects should reflect the theme of Metamorphosis
- Submissions can explore individual, community, or environmental transformations
- Photographers may use experimental or expanded photography techniques
- Projects must be original and innovative, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary realities
Exhibition Details
Selected artists will:
- Be featured in the Talent Latent exhibition
- Showcase works critically and creatively engaging with transformation
- Gain exposure in an international festival context, connecting with audiences and fellow photographers
Why Participate
- Present work on an international platform
- Engage with a thematic exploration of transformation
- Connect with a global network of emerging photographers
- Receive professional exposure and critical recognition
FAQs
Who is eligible to participate?
Emerging photographers or collectives aged 18 or older, from any nationality.
What theme should submissions focus on?
The Metamorphosis theme, exploring transformations of the self, society, environment, or photographic practice.
What types of photography are accepted?
Analogue, digital, or hybrid photography practices are welcomed, including experimental approaches.
Where will selected works be exhibited?
At Tinglado 2, Port of Tarragona, Spain, during the SCAN 2026 festival.
What is the exhibition duration?
From 16 October to 29 November 2026.
Can collectives submit work?
Yes, artist collectives are eligible to submit.
Final Takeaway
The SCAN 2026 Talent Latent program offers a platform for emerging photographers worldwide to explore profound transformations in contemporary life. With the theme Metamorphosis, participants can present innovative, critical, and creative projects to an international audience, gaining professional exposure and engaging with the evolving landscape of photography.
For more information, visit SCAN.
