The FAF Trampoline is a Portfolio Review that will push your photography career forward (or take it to new heights :).
Meeting with curators, representatives from the press, and institutions from Poland and around the world is an opportunity to present your work to reviewers and, afterwards, to promote your creative projects through exhibitions (galleries, festivals) and publications in the press or in book form.
The FAF Trampoline also helps you gain valuable advice on how to succeed in the field of photography.
The theme of the work is free. If you don’t speak English, we can assist you with translation, or you can meet only with Polish reviewers.
We invite you to participate!
DK „WŁÓKNIARZY”
UL. 1 MAJA 12
10th October 2025
FRIDAY, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Thanks to the 2023 Trampoline, we have selected the names of individuals who particularly caught the attention of the jury members.
We will be discussing a potential exhibition with the following individuals:
Bartłomiej Machul, Izabela Michnik, Agata Rząsowska-Grabicka, Katarzyna Wrońska-Kędzior.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
1. Submit your application.
By September 30, 2025, submit your work proposals on a single theme via email – send 10 photos to info@fotoartfestival.com.
2. Prepare your portfolio.
If accepted, prepare an elegant portfolio of your work in either paper or digital form (max. 25 photos, preferably on a cohesive theme).
3. Pay the participation fee.
Make the payment according to the rules and regulations (details can be found below).
4. Meet with the reviewers.
Come on October 10th for your meeting with the reviewers at the previously scheduled time.
5. Present your work.
Show your work to the reviewers during a one-on-one conversation and take the opportunity to promote your creative projects.
6. Check the results.
Check our websites to see if you have been selected for the solo exhibition!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2025.
TIME LEFT TO SUBMIT:
Show your work to reviewers from around the world at the FotoArtFestival.
SOON MORE INFORMATIONS
– promotion of photographic creativity, providing participants with the opportunity to present their work to curators and industry representatives –
– supporting the development of a photography career by offering valuable advice and opportunities to establish professional connections –
Among the participants of the Trampoline, one author will be selected to have the opportunity for a solo exhibition.
1. Organizer
1.1. The organizer of the Portfolio Review – Trampoline FAF is the Foundation Center for Photography, organizing the event as part of the FotoArtFestival in Bielsko-Biała.
2. Goals and Benefits
2.1. Participation in the Portfolio Review – Trampoline FAF offers an opportunity for the development of a photography career through meetings with professionals such as exhibition curators, gallery owners, press representatives, and publishers from Poland and abroad.
2.2. Participants have the chance to receive valuable advice, establish industry connections, and have the opportunity for a solo exhibition or publication of their work.
3. Submission Conditions
3.1. To participate in Trampolina, submit an application via email to info@fotoartfestival.com, including your name, surname, and 10 works on the same theme created by the participant.
3.2. The application is free of charge and is the first step of recruitment.
4. Participation Fee
4.1. Participants will be informed by email about their acceptance to participate in Trampolina. They must then pay a fee of 169 PLN to the following account:
Foundation Center for Photography
PKO BP Bank
PL 49 1020 1390 0000 6702 0139 4865
Payment Title: Trampoline
4.2. If the event is canceled, the fee will be refunded.
5. Deadlines
5.1. The deadline for submissions and payments is September 30, 2025.
5.2. Participants who do not make the payment after being accepted will not be able to participate in the meetings with the reviewers.
5.3. Qualified participants are asked to provide their place of residence (without full address).
6. Selection of Reviewers
6.1. Participants may submit three preferences for reviewers they would like to meet. The organizers will try to accommodate these choices but do not guarantee all preferences will be fulfilled.
7. Meetings with Reviewers
7.1. The meeting with a reviewer lasts 20 minutes.
7.2. The number of participants and meetings (maximum of 3) is limited, and acceptance is based on the order of submission.
8. Portfolio Preparation
8.1. The portfolio should be prepared according to general industry standards. It may be a collection of high-quality photographic prints or a presentation on a laptop.
8.2. The recommended number of works is a maximum of 25, with all works related to the same theme.
9. Invitation to FotoArtFestival
9.1. Trampoline participants will receive a free invitation to the FotoArtFestival Opening Ceremony (October 10, 7:00 PM) and the banquet.
9.2. The banquet offers an opportunity for informal conversations with reviewers and other artists.
9.3. The invitation can be collected at the Festival Center on the opening day of the Festival.
10. Main Prize
10.1. Reviewers will select one participant whose work will be presented in a solo exhibition at the B&B Photography Gallery or during the next edition of the FotoArtFestival.
10.2. Results will be announced on the websites and during the Author Marathon.
11. Refund of Fee
11.1. The participation fee for Trampoline is non-refundable, even in case of the participant’s absence.
12. Accommodation
12.1. Participants are responsible for organizing their accommodation in Bielsko-Biała.
13. Consent for Use of Works
13.1. Participation in the event means consent for the presentation of works as part of the Festival and the use of the participant’s name in promotional materials for the event.
14. Personal Data
14.1. The administrator of personal data is the Foundation Center for Photography.
14.2. Submission of participation indicates consent for the processing of personal data.
14.3. Personal data may be used for communication related to the Festival.
14.4. Providing personal data is voluntary but necessary for participation in the event.
14.5. Participants have the right to access and correct their personal data.
15. Final Provisions
15.1. The final interpretation of the rules belongs to the organizer of the Portfolio Review.
15.2. Submitting works is equivalent to accepting these rules.
