The exhibition will be one of the official events accompanying Cracow Fashion Week 2026. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work in a prestigious exhibition space and become part of an international project that connects fashion and photography.
Exhibition Venue & Date:
The exhibition will be held at the Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna in Kraków, ul. Rajska 1 – one of the region’s most important cultural institutions, open to art, education, and dialogue. The exhibition will be open to the public in March 2026, during Cracow Fashion Week (16–22 March 2026).
Who Can Participate?
The competition is open and free of charge. Photographers of all nationalities and ages are welcome to participate.
Theme:
This year’s theme is “Fashion Story” – a fashion narrative presented through two cohesive photographs that form a single storytelling unit.
How to Submit:
Participants should send:
▪︎ 2 vertical photos ready for print (300 dpi, 50 × 70 cm)
▪︎ A completed and signed submission form
Send submissions to: event@ksa.edu.pl
Subject line: Focus on Fashion 2026
Important Dates:
▪︎ 14 February 2026 – submission deadline
▪︎ 20 February 2026 – notification of selected works
▪︎ 18 March 2026, 17:00 – exhibition opening
Selected participants will be asked to provide printed copies of their works. Participants who do not provide their own prints can have them printed through the Organizer – the fee is 100 PLN.
Copyright & Promotion:
All copyrights remain with the photographers. Submitted works may be used for promotional purposes related to the exhibition and Cracow Fashion Week, with full credit given to authors and production teams. Selected participants are also asked to promote the exhibition on their own online platforms and social media channels.
We invite photographers from around the world to join Focus on Fashion 2026 – a project that has long served as an important platform for dialogue between fashion and photography on the international stage.
Organizers: Cracow Fashion Week, School of Creative Photography
Official Partners: Wojewódzka Biblioteka Publiczna w Krakowie, The Museum of Photography in Kraków, Trieste Photo Days, Belgrade Photo Month, Let me Italian you, Polish Talent Support
