We are thrilled to announce the opening of the call for entries for the near. prize 2026!
The winner of the near. prize 2026 will have the opportunity to showcase their work at Galerie & Edition Stephan Witschi, as well as being awarded 1,000 CHF, which can either cover the production of the exhibition or support the artist’s work, and a free one-year near. membership.
This year’s jury panel comprises the following photography experts:
Stephan Witschi and Barbara Liebster, Galerie & Edition Stephan Witschi
Georgina Casparis, Head & Curator, Art Vontobel
the committee of near. counting as one vote.
The call for entries is open from April 27 to June 7, 2026. The winner will be revealed this July.
We are looking forward to your applications!
→ Apply now (deadline: Wednesday June 10, 2025)
Download the application form: near-prize_rules_and_application-form – 2026.docx
(*Please note that the near. prize is exclusively reserved for members of the association.)
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