Sharjah Art Foundation announces open call for the 13th edition of Vantage Point Sharjah
The programme will now offer dedicated Photography Gallery space and enhanced artist support.
Sharjah, UAE, September 12, 2025: Sharjah Art Foundation invites photographers from across the world to submit proposals for the 13th edition of its annual photography exhibition Vantage Point Sharjah (VPS).
Introduced in 2013 to cultivate public engagement with photography as an artistic medium, VPS has evolved from a presentation of images by UAE-based photographers to a global event encompassing all forms of the lens-based art.
Starting with this edition, VPS will now be presented in the Foundation’s new Photography Gallery in Al Manakh, Sharjah, which offers 450 square metres of exhibition space supported by a range of facilities and resources. In line with these changes, VPS is introducing an additional segment to its programme: production support for artists to create an original body of work.
Through this open call, four photographers will be selected to receive a production fee of 40,000 AED each as well as a separate artist fee to develop a photographic series that will premiere at the exhibition, slated to open in July 2026.
While artists can present existing works, the emphasis will remain on the development of new photographic series. The programme supports artists from all backgrounds, disciplines and photographic styles, particularly those pushing the boundaries of the medium and exploring photography’s evolving role in contemporary art.
The deadline for submission is 11:59 pm, UAE local time (GMT+4), on 31 October 2025.
For more detailed information and to apply, visit sharjahart.org.
