The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) is organizing an international photo competition titled “Culture Through My Eyes. One Region, Infinite Stories”, aiming to promote the rich cultural heritage of the Black Sea region.
The competition will take place between 23 March and 13 July 2026, inviting participants to submit original photographs reflecting cultural diversity, traditions, and everyday life across the region.
At the end of the competition, 12 winning photographs will be featured in the ICBSS 2027 Calendar. Winners will be determined through online public voting.
Important Dates:
23 March – 30 April 2026: Submission period
1 – 15 May 2026: Pre-selection
18 May – 26 June 2026: Public voting
13 July 2026: Announcement of winners
Participation Requirements (Summary):
Open to both amateur and professional photographers
Each participant may submit one photo only
Photos must be original and unpublished
AI-generated or heavily manipulated images are not allowed
Entries must relate to countries within the BSEC region
Applications must be submitted via the official online form. For full details and terms, please refer to the documents below.
To apply: https://form.jotform.com/panser/icbss-photo-competition