Launched in 2017, the Paris Photo Students Prize supports undergraduate and graduate students from European schools of photography and visual arts. Discover the 20 projects shortlisted for the Paris Photo Students Prize 2026.
Each year, a jury of art professionals selects 20 students from over 600 applications submitted by nearly 200 European schools. Four laureates are then chosen.
The laureates’ projects are presented at Paris Photo in a dedicated space, as well as in an exhibition held in a major Paris train station.
Additional distinctions are awarded by the partners, including a residency with FUTURES and a grant awarded by La Saif. The program offers strong visibility among art professionals and fosters connections within the photography community.
Co-founded by Paris Photo, Picto Foundation and SNCF Gares & Connexions, the program aims to support emerging talent and facilitate access to the professional art world. The Prize is also supported by Hahnemühle and La Copie Privée.
Meet the jury of the new Paris Photo Students Prize edition :
– Cédric Bacqueville , Founder and director of Galerie Bacqueville
– Chloé Tocabens, Manager of PICTO Foundation et La Comète
– Jürgen Maelfeyt, Founder of Art Paper Editions
– Kim Boske, Head of Residency FUTURES – Plateforme européenne dédiée à la photographie
– Jonas Tebib, Artistic director of Festival Planches Contact
– Anna Planas, Artistic director of Paris Photo
– Sylvain Bailly, Director of cultural affairs at SNCF Gares & Connexions
