The Itinérances association has announced the call for applications for the fourth edition of its Itinérances Foto (IF) photography festival, scheduled to take place in Sète, France from May 14 to 31, 2026. The photography tour represents a significant cultural event that aims to showcase photographic creation in all its diverse forms throughout the historic Mediterranean port city.
The volunteer-run association, operating under French law of 1901, brings together a diverse community of photographers, art and culture enthusiasts, cultural project leaders, art and photography galleries, and collectors of photographs and vintage cameras. Deeply committed to the city of Sète and its distinctive character, the organization seeks to share the city's cultural richness through an artistic event that embodies their core values of generosity, sharing, and kindness.
This year's festival theme, 'What if this was life?' challenges photographers to explore profound questions about existence and human experience through their visual storytelling. The festival's primary objective remains the promotion and enhancement of photographic creation across all genres and styles, providing a platform for both established and emerging artists to showcase their work.
The selection process will be based on several key criteria, including artistic quality and originality of the submitted work, consistency of the photographer's vision, and alignment with the chosen theme. Organizers are also seeking to maintain a balance between different forms of photographic expression, whether visual, contemporary, classical, or experimental approaches. Importantly, the age of the work is not a determining factor in the selection process, and previously completed photographic series are welcome for submission.
Priority consideration will be given to photographers who have not previously exhibited within the framework of the Itinérances Foto festival, ensuring fresh perspectives and new voices are highlighted. Selected photography projects will be displayed across various locations throughout Sète, including public spaces such as walls and gardens, as well as in galleries, studios, cultural venues, and local institutions.
The festival timeline includes several important dates for interested photographers. The exhibition will run for the full duration from May 14 to 31, 2026, with an opening reception scheduled for May 14, 2026. The deadline for all submissions is January 10, 2026, at midnight, giving photographers several months to prepare and submit their applications.
Those interested in participating can find complete information and submission guidelines on the festival's official website at www.itinerances-foto.com, and applications should be sent to candidatures.if.26gmail.com. The festival continues to establish itself as an important cultural event in the French photography calendar, celebrating the art form while highlighting the unique beauty and character of Sète.
