Grenze-Arsenali Fotografici is an international photography festival held in Verona, Italy, created in 2018 and rooted in the culturally vibrant Veronetta district. Its name, meaning \u201cborder\u201d in German, reflects the festival\u2019s focus on crossing boundaries between artistic languages, urban spaces and social themes. Exhibitions take place in distinctive locations such as the Bastione delle Maddalene and Il Meccanico, integrating contemporary photography into the city\u2019s historical fabric. The festival combines a curated main program with an OFF circuit hosted in local venues, alongside workshops, talks, and educational activities designed to engage both professionals and the public. Known for its experimental approach and inclusiveness, it offers free access to exhibitions and promotes dialogue among artists, communities, and the city.<\/p>\n
To apply, photographers and collectives must submit a project including 10\u201320 images in JPEG format (long side 1200 pixels), with a total file size not exceeding 10 MB. Applications should also include the project title and an introductory text of up to 4000 characters, along with a short biography. Proposals must be sent exclusively via email.<\/p>\n
The jury for the Grenze\u2013Arsenali Fotografici 2026 open call brings together professionals from across the contemporary photography field. It includes Aida Red\u017eepagi\u0107 and Jelena Jankovi\u0107, founder and program director of the Sarajevo Photography Festival, alongside curator and editor David Pujado and curator Marta Szyma\u0144ska. The selection process is overseen in collaboration with festival curators Simone Azzoni and Francesca Marra, combining international curatorial perspectives with the festival\u2019s artistic direction.<\/p>\n