Summary
- Photopolis Festival will stage its COSMOS group exhibition in Agrinio in April 2027.
- Submissions close on 31 December 2026.
- Entry is free, but selected photographers pay €50.
- AI-generated photographs are not accepted.
Event Details
Photopolis Festival has opened submissions for COSMOS, a group photography exhibition scheduled for April 2027 in Agrinio, Greece, with a deadline of 31 December 2026.
The open call invites photographers to interpret “the cosmos” in their own way, from the universe and the natural world to people, matter, relationships, harmony and chaos.
A broad theme, from landscapes to human experience
COSMOS is not restricted to astrophotography. Organisers are looking for personal approaches that explore the visible and invisible connections around us. The exhibition is part of the festival’s pre-festival programme for 2027.
Photopolis concluded its 2026 Agrinio programme with exhibitions and film awards in October, and now invites new photographic work.
Entry requirements and fees
Photographers can submit one to three high-resolution images, of which one may be selected. Submission is free. Selected photographers must pay €50 towards printing, curation and organisational costs.
AI-generated photographs are not eligible. Copyright remains with the creators, who grant the festival permission to exhibit and promote the images with proper credit, without additional payment. The organisers state that prints will be destroyed after the exhibition.
How to submit
Images must be print-ready, with a long edge of at least 4,000 pixels at 240 dpi. Files must be named using the photographer’s full name in Latin characters followed by the number 1, 2 or 3.
Send the files via WeTransfer or another cloud file-transfer service to [email protected], together with a Word document stating your name, city, telephone number, email and Instagram handle if applicable. Do not attach image files directly to the email.
The festival says an acknowledgement will be sent within 48 hours. If you do not receive one, contact [email protected]. The submission deadline is 31 December 2026.
Who will judge the entries?
Photographers and curators Eleni Mouzakiti and Lila Zotou will assess submissions. Selected photographers will be notified by email.
Full details are available in the official Photopolis Festival open call.
What we think
It is refreshing to see a theme that leaves genuine room for interpretation rather than sending everyone in pursuit of the same image. COSMOS could be a photograph of the night sky or a quiet human story, provided there is an individual idea behind it.
For anyone considering an entry, one compelling photograph is probably more useful than trying to cover every interpretation of the theme. It is worth factoring in the €50 fee if selected and checking the usage terms and printing specifications before submitting.
Frequently asked questions
Is submission free?
Yes. Only selected photographers are required to pay the €50 exhibition-production contribution.
Can I submit an AI-generated image?
No. The official rules exclude photographs created using AI technology.
