Reframing Family Residency 2026 for photographers

Goethe Institut is calling for applications from female identifying photographers from Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary and Tamil Nadu (India) for a residency from 19 January to 7 February 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria, Budapest (Hungary), or Chennai (India).

Participants will engage in a dialogue with fellow photographers, sharing perspectives on feminism and family while building connections that extend beyond the residency. Through joint activities, community engagement, and curated encounters, the programme fosters a supportive environment for creative and critical exchange. 

Across cultures and generations, the concept of ‘family’ has been both a site of belonging and a battleground for feminist critique. This residency invites female identifying photographers to explore how family structures and feminist perspectives intersect, clash, and co-evolve. Are feminism and family mutually exclusive? Can family be a source of strength for feminist expression? What kinds of families challenge traditional norms — and how are these stories told through photography?

Following the residency, the works will be exhibited in Sofia in June 2026.

The residency programme covers: 

• Flights
• Visa fees
• Accommodation
• A weekly stipend for three weeks residency 
• Production funding

Reframing Family Residency application guidelines

Deadline: 7 November 2025