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What if your next photography or media art project could spark a global conversation? The International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 (IPMA 2025) has officially opened its call for submissions, inviting artists, photographers, and researchers to explore the power of ideas—those that build, and those that break. Whether you’re working in still images, video, or audio, this is an opportunity to present your vision on one of Europe’s most compelling contemporary art stages.
This year’s theme, “Ideas. Creative and Destructive,” challenges participants to reflect on the dual role of ideas in shaping culture, identity, and society. The festival will take place across October 2025 in Kaunas and Vilnius, Lithuania. IPMA 2025 welcomes submissions of conceptual works from across the globe and offers multiple opportunities for visibility, including exhibitions, catalog inclusion, and promotional features. It’s listed on Deartline alongside a wide range of the best photo competitions curated for photographers and artists around the world.
Participants can submit as many projects as they like, with a €20 entry fee per project (€10 for students). Selected artists will exhibit their work in curated shows and four projects will receive €500 grants. IPMA 2025 is ideal for creators seeking meaningful exposure, especially those interested in conceptual photography competitions that go beyond aesthetics and dive into the philosophical, personal,
The International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 Prizes
IPMA 2025 offers meaningful exposure and financial support tailored to the creative process:
- Exhibition opportunity:
Selected projects will be professionally exhibited in Kaunas and Vilnius throughout the month-long festival. - Catalog inclusion:
Featured projects will be documented and promoted through the official IPMA catalog and communications. - Grants:
€500 will be awarded to the four most original and impactful submissions to support artistic production and visibility.
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The Categories of the International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025
IPMA 2025 does not operate with fixed categories. Instead, the festival theme unifies all submissions under a single conceptual umbrella: “Ideas. Creative and Destructive.” This open format encourages diverse interpretations and mediums including:
- Photography (documentary, conceptual, experimental)
- Video and film-based projects
- Sound-based art (audio works in MP3 format)
- Mixed media and multimedia installations
Each submission must articulate how the work engages with the theme—whether through political critique, personal storytelling, or cultural analysis.
International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 Dates and Entry Fees
The application window for IPMA 2025 is open now and closes on July 1, 2025.
Exhibitions will take place from October 1 to 31, 2025.
Entry Fees:
- €20 per project
- €10 per project for students
- Unlimited entries allowed
How to Enter:
To apply, fill out the official application form on the International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 website. Upload your project files and supporting documents via a shared link (WeTransfer, Drive, etc.). Payment confirmation is required before your submission is reviewed.
About the Jury
Submissions will be evaluated by an international panel composed of IPMA curators and guest art professionals. Evaluation criteria include originality, thematic relevance, conceptual clarity, and execution quality. Jury Selections are made by professionals within the contemporary art and photography sectors.
Why Enter International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025?
IPMA 2025 offers an opportunity to engage with a major Baltic visual arts platform, reaching both local and international audiences. The festival distinguishes itself through its curatorial focus, thematic depth, and multidisciplinary programming. It’s particularly relevant for creators aiming to explore sociopolitical issues or personal narratives through photography and media art.
Selected participants benefit from curated exhibition space, inclusion in printed and digital catalogs, and access to industry professionals. For those looking beyond standard competitions and toward deeper engagement and photography awards and recognition, International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 provides an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the International Photography and Media Art Festival 2025 has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Submissions must include a completed application form, a project description, and up to 10 media files. Each project must align with the theme and be technically suitable for exhibition. There is no limit to the number of entries per participant.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain full rights to their work. Selected projects will be exhibited and featured in festival materials with full credit. By submitting, artists grant IPMA permission to use selected works for promotional purposes related to the festival. Files must meet the required specifications (300 dpi, min. 3000px for images, HD or 4K for video).
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
