II Premio de Comisariado José Luis Soler convocado por PHotoESPAÑA
PHotoESPAÑA and the Colección José Luis Soler have launched the second edition of the José Luis Soler Curatorial Prize, aimed at emerging curators. The winning proposal will be exhibited at the Espacio de Fotografía José Luis Soler in Bombas Gens, Valencia, from September 2026 to January 2027 as part of the Official Section of PHE26, themed 'Volver a imaginar' (Reimagining). Projects must engage with the photographic holdings of the Colección José Luis Soler, with a budget of €15,800 (including €3,700 in curatorial fees). Submissions are open until June 3, 2026, via the PHotoESPAÑA website. The prize seeks to honor José Luis Soler, promote his collection, and support new talent in curation, mediation, and cultural management.
Key facts
- Second edition of the José Luis Soler Curatorial Prize
- Organized by PHotoESPAÑA and Colección José Luis Soler
- Open to emerging curators (Spanish or foreign residents in Spain) with no more than three curated exhibitions
- Winning project exhibited at Espacio de Fotografía José Luis Soler, Bombas Gens, Valencia
- Exhibition runs September 2026 to January 2027
- Part of Official Section of PHE26 with theme 'Volver a imaginar'
- Projects must focus on photographic holdings of Colección José Luis Soler
- Total budget: €15,800 (€3,700 curatorial fees + €12,100 production costs)
- Submission deadline: June 3, 2026, at 23:59 (peninsular time)
- Selection committee includes president of Colección José Luis Soler, director of PHotoESPAÑA, and three visual arts professionals
Entities
Artists
- José Luis Soler
Institutions
- PHotoESPAÑA
- Colección José Luis Soler
- Espacio de Fotografía José Luis Soler
- Bombas Gens
Locations
- Valencia
- Spain