open call "postcards" DEADLINE 9.02.26
open call "archives of trauma"

- WOMEN'S PHOTO FESTIVAL - ATHENS - APRIL 2026

- WOMEN'S PHOTO FESTIVAL - ATHENS - APRIL 2026

The Women's Photo Festival in Athens is a vibrant celebration of photography showcasing the diverse perspectives, visions, and narratives of female and non-binary photographers from around the globe. Through exhibitions, conferences, talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, we aim to:

Celebrate the achievements of women in photography, inspire and empower aspiring photographers.

Connect artists with audiences and industry professionals.

Promote cross-cultural dialogue and offer educational opportunities.

photo © aimilia balaska

Archives of Trauma

Exhibition: 3 April - 2 May 2026

HOUSE OF LUCIE

CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY- ATHENS

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Postcards

Exhibition: April 1 — 5, 2026

MELINA CULTURAL CENTRE

MUNICIPALITY OF ATHENS

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(S)he Returns

Exhibition: May 7 - 30

HOUSE OF LUCIE

CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ATHENS

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Re-framing Memory

Workshop

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Through Her Lens

Conference

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This year’s edition brings together powerful exhibitions, and hands-on creative exploration.
Postcards, Images and Whispers exhibition invites viewers into intimate landscapes—both geographic and emotional—through images and texts.
Archives of Trauma exhibition confronts the complex relationship between photography and memory.
Inspired by the archetype of homecoming, the exhibition (S)he Returns explores the cyclical journey of departure and return.

In the workshop Reframing Memory, participants are guided in exploring personal and collective histories through creative photographic practices.
The conference Through Her Lens brings together photographers, curators, scholars, and activists to discuss the evolving landscape of women’s photography today.