Rencontres Dummy Book Award
Overview
The LUMA Rencontres Dummy Book Award, initiated by Les Rencontres d'Arles and the LUMA Foundation, helps photographers and artists bring their unpublished book models to life. The award, offering a €25,000 production grant, supports innovative editorial work with a focus on experimental formats. This opportunity allows global artists to receive financial backing and editorial guidance, with the final book showcased at the 2025 Rencontres d’Arles festival. The goal is to foster creative expression and book production within the photography community.
Reward
The winner of the LUMA Rencontres Dummy Book Award receives a €25,000 production grant to bring their book model to life. This includes financial support for production and royalties. Shortlisted works will be exhibited at the 2025 festival, and the winner's book will be co-published by Les Rencontres d'Arles. The award is open to innovative, experimental photography projects. The terms emphasize unpublished work and technical feasibility within the book production framework.
Eligibility
The LUMA Rencontres Dummy Book Award 2025 is open to photographers and artists of all nationalities and ages who use photography. Applicants must have exhibited their work in group or solo shows or have publications that gained national or international recognition. Submissions must be unpublished and not under contract with a publisher.
Application Requirements
Online application form. Physical copy of the dummy book. Candidate’s first name and book title.
