PhMuseum and HPO invite visual artists to offer their interpretation of Vivere A-Metropolitano, literally A-Metropolitan Living, meant as a way to explore the architecture, landscapes and ideas of provincial areas, giving a new meaning to those places protected by low density that do not they correspond to and do not aspire to the dimension of the metropolis.

  
Applicants can submit projects and series of images reflecting on this theme, with no geographical constraints. All visual approaches are welcome.

  
The selected works will be exhibited in 5 public billboards (6x3 meters) curated by PhMuseum as part of the Vivere A-Metropolitano festival, organized by HPO, which will take place in Italy from 31 March to 23 April 2025 between Ferrara and some municipalities of the Po Delta Park.

  
The term "a-metropolitan" does not simply indicate a lack or deprivation, but introduces a desire for emancipation and independence. While considering urban space as the main resource and solution of contemporary living, Vivere A-Metropolitano offers a space for actions and testimonies.

**5 Billboard Displays within the Italian Architecture Festival**

  
The selected images will be exhibited on a minimum of 5 existing billboard spaces measuring 6x3 meters spread across the city of Ferrara, Italy and its blurred edges. Each billboard will be conceived as a graphic work that synthesizes the themes of the festival while offering a visual interpretation of the a-metropolitan area. The billboards will be distributed in generic locations traversed by mobility infrastructure (road, rail, river), transforming these transit spaces with visual interventions that interrupt their functional nature.

  
The first edition of the Vivere A-Metropolitano festival organized by HPO will take place in Italy from 31 March to 23 April 2025 between Ferrara and some municipalities of the Po Delta Park.

Vivere A-Metropolitano Festival 2025

The PhMuseum Photography Grant is an annual initiative that recognises the importance of photography and visual storytelling.

  
Over the years it has grown into a leading photography prize, with previous editions having awarded work by photographers like Max Pinckers, Poulomi Basu, Jacob Aue Sobol, Diana Markosian, Alejandro Cartagena, Bieke Depoorter, Salvatore Vitale, Camille Lévêque, and Tomas van Houtryve, among many others. Now in its 13th edition, the initiative is designed to support the production and promotion of visual projects through cash prizes, exhibitions at international festivals, educational activities and exposure on online media.

  
The theme is open. All approaches are welcome, from traditional documentary photography to experimental ways of telling a story or sharing a concept. Applicants retain full image copyrights. 

**€10,000 in cash prizes**

* 1st Prize: €5,000, plus a projection at PhMuseum Days 2024 and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
* 2nd Prize: €2,000, plus a projection at PhMuseum Days 2024 and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
* 3rd Prize: €1,000, plus a projection at PhMuseum Days 2024 and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.
* New Generation: €2,000, plus a projection at PhMuseum Days 2024 and promotion on the PhMuseum channels.

  
**A Solo Exhibition at PhEST**

* PhEST's team will select a work from all the submissions to be granted a solo show during the 9th edition of the festival to be held in Monopoli, Italy in September 2024.

  
**An Exhibition at Getxophoto**

* Maria Ptqk, head curator of Getxophoto, will select a project from all the submissions to be awarded an exhibition during the 18th edition of the festival which will be held in Getxo, Basque Country, Spain in June 2024\. In addition to the show production, the winner will receive an artist fee of €400 and accommodation for 2 nights during the Opening Week.

  
**Solo Exhibition at PhMuseum Lab**

* PhMuseum's Director Giuseppe Oliverio will select a project among all of the submissions to be exhibited at PhMuseum LAB, Bologna Italy, in January 2025\. The prize includes travel, accomodation and production costs.

  
**6 Free Online Portfolio Reviews from PhMuseum Education**

* Our team will select 6 photographers from all the applicants, who can select a free 60-minute online portfolio review with a mentor of their choice from the PhMuseum Education individual program.

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