4th Edition of the Esperanza Pertusa International Photography Award
They say that SEEING is all we need to transform reality. The purpose of this award is to recognize the power of vision for social transformation. This award values the artistic dimension, beauty, and the ability to captivate the gaze of the observer.
This award values the artistic dimension, beauty, and the ability to captivate the gaze of the observer.
CONTEST
Próxima edición: 2026
Esperanza Pertusa aims to recognize and promote the work of artists, both professional and amateur, who inspire positive social transformation by addressing in their projects the reality of poverty and social exclusion experienced by millions of people around the world.
CONTEST RULES
1. PARTICIPANTS
The following works are eligible for the Esperanza Pertusa International Photography Award:
· Original and unpublished pieces.
· Works that focus on the theme of poverty and social exclusion.
· Pieces that have not been previously awarded in other competitions and whose publishing rights are not compromised.
· Created by artists of any nationality and place of residence.
· Submitted by individuals who are of legal age at the time of application.
2. PROJECT
Each participant may submit only one work, consisting of a photographic project that must include a project title, three digital photographs, and a brief descriptive statement.
The three digital photographs can be in any technique, either in black and white or color, and must all relate to the same photographic project.
The written statement should be between 200 and 400 words and must describe the origin and motivation of the work, as well as any other relevant information.
3. PRIZES
First prize: 2000 €
Runner-up 1: 500 €
Runner-up 2: 500 €
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JURADO
ISABEL MUÑOZ
Photographer · National Photography Award Spain 2016 · Two-time World Press Photo Award winner.
CLAUDE BUSSAC
General Director of the Arts Department at La Fábrica · Director of the Eñe Festival and cultural activities at the Royal Botanical Garden.
ANA PALACIOS
Journalist · Photographer · First Prize, 1st edition of the Esperanza Pertusa Award.
02. EXPO
Next event: 2025
The Laffon Exhibition Hall at the Ateneo de Madrid, as part of the PHotoESPAÑA International Photography Festival, will host the exhibition “Focus on the Heart to Change the World”, a group show featuring the winning and selected works from the Esperanza Pertusa International Photography Award.
