For the One Shot Award, you will be asked to submit: your personal details (name, home address, phone number, social media, website..) a CV a list of the exhibitions you took part in (if applicable) an artist statement. 1 artwork (image, title, year of production, dimensions)

We are a Berlin-based gallery working with artists from all over the world. Consequently, we prioritise applications in English or in German.

All the submitted artworks should be available for sale and for exclusive consignment with BBA. However, we understand that your work might be sold between the application process and the results of your nomination for the shortlist. If this is the case and you are shortlisted, this will be discussed with our curation team.

Yes, you can still participate in one of our Open Calls if you are represented by a gallery. However, please keep in mind that your submission should only contain artworks that are available for sale and not consigned with another gallery.

Please keep in mind that your application should only include works that are not exclusively contracted with another gallery. If you are selected for the exhibition, this will be strictly stipulated in the participation agreement you will be asked to sign. If your work is produced in a limited edition, you can still apply with one edition number that is not consigned elsewhere.

We offer multiple ways to pay the entry fee. The payment can be made by credit card, PayPal, link, Klarna, Alipay, iDEAL, Bancontact, Amazon Pay, WeChat, MobilePay, EPS or Revolut Pay. ATTENTION: Please make sure to use the same email address for the creation of your account and for the payment.

The entry fee covers the upload of a single shot.

We made the application process easy and straightforward: You will receive a digital receipt to the email address you used to create your account. You will also receive an email with a temporary password to the same email address. This password will allow you to log in to your account and create your own password. Your product will appear on the left side of the menu screen, right below ‘Home’. Click on it and start your application!

Unfortunately, no discount can be granted at this point. We would like to offer this option and the future and are currently working on it.

If you haven’t received the email with the temporary password, please check your spam folder. If the email is still missing, please contact our team via our contact form below.

As the name suggests, you can only submit one piece of work for the One Shot Award.

Yes, you can edit your application. To do so, you should log in to your account again and revise your submission. However, this is only possible in certain circumstances: You can only make changes before the final application deadline. You can only make changes to your application if you haven’t submitted it. In the BBA Prizes platform, you can ‘submit’ your application if you do not wish to modify it later on. If you have submitted it, you won’t be able to change it anymore.

You can submit the image of your work in either jpg, png or heic format. This image should be no more than 3MB per file.

It is important to us that all applicants receive the same treatment. The number of exhibitions you have taken part in, your education or your professional background do not affect the jury’s ranking system. Your CV is only requested to get to know you better and to understand the context of your practice.

The ‘Submit’ button that you can see on your application page enables you to freeze your application once you are satisfied with it and no longer wish to modify it. Your application will then be submitted, and will be shared as such to the jury after the deadline. Your application is unsubmitted if you haven’t clicked the ‘Submit’ button on your application page. It means that your application can still be edited. However, please be aware that it will automatically be submitted after the application deadline.

Once you have paid the entry fee, you should receive an email containing a temporary password. Use this password to log in to your account and set a new one for future use. If the password is not recognised by the BBA platform, click on 'Password forgotten' to reset it. If you have not received an email containing a temporary password, please contact our team via our contact form below.

If you have been longlisted or shortlisted or if your application has not been successful this time, you will be notified via the email address of your BBA account. Results are typically announced 2 to 6 weeks after the deadline. Please be aware that due to the high number of applications received, no feedback will be provided.

The Longlist consists of 50 photographers who have been preselected by our jury. These photographers will be promoted on our website and on our social media, and receive a certificate of nomination. From these 50 photographers, 20 will then be chosen to be part of the Shortlist. The shortlisted photographers will also receive online promotion and will be part of the exhibition, in Berlin.

First of all, congratulations! Being longlisted among a huge number of applicants from all over the world is a fantastic achievement. Being longlisted means that your work has been recognised as excellent by our jury, and has been considered worthy of being part of the 50 best applications we received. You will be notified via email and a digital certificate of your nomination will be sent to you. Your longlisted nomination will also be promoted on our website and social media platforms. At this stage, the BBA team may get in touch with you to discuss further details of your application and ask you questions about your work on behalf of the jury. After that, the jury will make a final selection of the 20 photographers that will exhibit at BBA Gallery in Berlin (unless specified otherwise).

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS! Being shortlisted means that you made it to the top 20 applications of this edition. The jury loved your work and would like to see it displayed at our gallery in Berlin. This opportunity will also allow you to compete for the Award you entered and maybe win a cash prize, an Artsy profile and more! Being shortlisted implies that you will be closely in touch with the BBA team to organise the production of your work. You will also benefit from a promotion on our website and social media platforms.

The duration of the exhibition will be approximately 1 week. It will take place at the BBA Gallery in Berlin (unless specified otherwise). The exhibition might involve an opening event, the Award ceremony, a closing event and other special events spread throughout the duration of the show. It is a great opportunity to share your work with our local network and the Berlin art scene, but also to exchange with other artists and art professionals from all over the world. For this reason, we strongly encourage you to come to Berlin to attend these events. However, attendance is not compulsory and won’t affect your place in the competition.

Where? The exhibitions will take place at the BBA Gallery in Berlin (unless specified differently). When? The exact date varies each year and for each competition. How long? The exhibitions will last approximately 1 week.