“Expanded photography — photography in dialogue with other artistic languages and disciplines”
What is FotoComBA?
FotoComBA 2027 is a year-long international professional training program in expanded photography, understood as photography in dialogue with multiple artistic languages.
It is designed for visual artists from around the world who wish to integrate photography into their practice in a conceptual, authorial, and exhibition-oriented way.
This is a virtual, asynchronous, bilingual experience (Spanish / English) that culminates in a collective in-person exhibition at FotoCreativaBA Gallery, located at Galería Patio del Liceo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Applicants must choose either Spanish or English as their working language when applying.
Format and Structure
- Duration: January to December 2027 (12 months)
- Modality: Virtual / asynchronous
- Languages available: Spanish or English (choose one when applying)
What's included?
- 11 creative prompts and materials (one per month, except December), to explore and experiment through multiple conceptual and formal approaches
- 7 personalized curatorial feedback instances, shared within the group
- All feedback is delivered in written form in the selected language
- Shared Google Drive folder with group access to all submissions, promoting dialogue, mutual insight, and peer learning
- Professional curatorial guidance throughout the process
- Final in-person exhibition at FotoCreativaBA Gallery (December 2026)
Who is it for?
For visual artists, photographers, and creators who:
- Want to incorporate photography into their practice in an expanded, authorial, and critical way
- Wish to participate in an international group exhibition
- Seek curatorial guidance throughout their process
- Appreciate working at their own pace, with flexible timing
- Value a horizontal, conceptual, and professional creative environment
Fees and Enrollment
FotoComBA offers three enrollment options, with prices adapted to different currencies. Check your country by completing the form below.
The Early Bird (International) option is a promotional rate for early bird registration, valid until October 30, 2026.
The General (International) enrollment option and the Premium Plan include three personalized private mentoring sessions.
Payment options
- Up to 10 interest-free monthly installments (January to October 2027)
- Accepted payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal or Western Union (availability may vary by country)
Professional certification awarded upon completion.
Objectives of FotoComBA
- To accompany contemporary photographic processes with conceptual and curatorial insight
- To promote artistic professionalization that is accessible and borderless
- To foster collaboration between international artists
- To create a sensitive, horizontal, and critical exchange network
- To support the circulation and exhibition of authorial photographic works
How to apply
To apply to FotoComBA 2027, send an email to: hola@FotoCreativaBA.com with the subject line: FotoComBA 2027 Application, and include:
- Full name
- ID / Passport number
- Country of residence
- Preferred language (Spanish or English)
- Contact email
- Brief artist bio (max. 300 words)
- Your motivation for joining the program
- Portfolio or selection of images that represent your artistic line
Application deadline: December 28, 2026
Pre-enrollment open from September 2026
Final Exhibition
The final group exhibition will take place in December 2026 at FotoCreativaBA Gallery, located in Galería Patio del Liceo, Buenos Aires, Argentina.