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The photography platforms Cobertura Photo (Spain), ISSP (Latvia), Officine Fotografiche Roma (Italy), and Fotofestiwal (Poland) are organising the Heritage Lens initiative, which aims to raise public awareness of the impact of climate change on cultural heritage through artistic expression. Emerging photographers from Creative Europe countries are invited to apply for the international project, which will take place in 2025 and 2026. The deadline for applications is February 16.

Stories Editorial February 6, 2025

Heritage Lens presents a comprehensive approach to addressing the intersection of cultural heritage, artistic expression, and the resilience of different aspects of cultural heritage against climate change. The project aims to raise awareness about the growing impact of climate change on European cultural heritage and catalyse a collective response through artistic expression. The primary focus of the project is the enhancement of interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge exchange among photographers, experts, and activists. The project will facilitate the transnational creation and circulation of artistic works through a collaborative photographic exploration by 12 emerging European photographers.

Who should apply?

  • Emerging photographers with artistic practice lasting from 2 to 8 years;
  • Residents of an EU member country or other Creative – Europe-eligible country;
  • Eager to develop their project within the timeline of the project, and to participate in a collaborative creative process;
  • Ready to benefit from the international network, mentoring, and exposure opportunities;
  • Can commit to take part in three in-person workshops in Spain, Latvia, and Poland;
  • Submit a well-developed project idea (or work-in-progress) focusing on a specific aspect of the interaction between cultural heritage and climate change.

What does Heritage Lens offer?

  • An opportunity to establish interdisciplinary connections and gain in-depth knowledge about the growing impact of climate change on European cultural heritage;
  • Development of a strong project mentored by a group of international professionals;
  • Grant of 1,000 euros per artist;
  • Participation in three interdisciplinary workshops in Spain, Latvia and Portugal;
  • Participation in an exhibition at Fotofestiwal 2026 in Lodz (Poland) and in exhibitions in other partner countries;
  • Work featured in Heritage Lens publications online and offline.

 

Application deadline is February 16. 
All candidates will be notified of the selection results by the end of February. Learn more about the project on the Heritage Lens website.

 

The project is organised by Cobertura Photo (Spain), ISSP (Latvia), Officine Fotografiche Roma (Italy) and Fotofestiwal (Poland) and funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.