Foam Talent Call

Since 2007, the annual Foam Talent Call has been the core step in Foam’s ongoing commitment to scout, present and support talented image-makers worldwide. The Foam Talent Call and the full programme are Foam’s own biennial look at the ever-growing photographic community. The public call specifically addresses emerging artists: someone in an early stage of their career, who doesn’t yet have an established reputation but is developing work with a distinct style.

Selected artists receive, a portfolio published in Foam Magazine's Talent issue (published spring 2026), career-building opportunities. Meet and connect to experts and peers throughout the Foam Talent program, consisting of curators, thought leaders, writers and artists, exhibitions across multiple Foam touchpoints and gain international exposure: in a show in Amsterdam, one travelling exhibition and our digital platform. The chance to become part of a prestigious collection. Every year, the work of a selected artist is added to the Art Collection Deutsche Börse, one of the most important collections of international contemporary photography. Compensation of €1600 as a selected artist in the full program.