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WE ANNOUNCE THE THIRD OPEN CALL!!!

  • lenatmfmuseum
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Starting today, we are accepting applications for participation in the exhibition of photography as part of the Lviv Quadriennale of Scenography 2025!


The theme of the exhibition: COSTUME ON STAGE, BEHIND THE SCENES AND IN THE LENS.

Since the Quadriennale focuses on the visual component of theatre, we have chosen the costume as the main object in the photographer's frame for the exhibition.


A costume is an image created by an artist, which is not only an integral part of the image, a character that is brought to life on stage by an actor, but also the direct work of the artist and the theatre's workshops, even a self-sufficient art object.


We are also interested in different understandings of theatrical costume, because it can be tailored clothes or its complete absence. But in any case, it should be an expressive artistic decision.

Who can apply:

Photographers who work with theatres or have interesting projects related to the performing arts.

The exhibition opens on 26 September and runs until 5 October.

The application deadline is 10 September.


We expect each photographer to submit one series of 4-6 images. In total, 60 photographs will be presented at the exhibition .


We are waiting for a series of photos that may have different concepts:

  • a selection of different expressive and interesting images from one or different performances, in which the focus is not on the actor's portrait, but on the presentation of the whole image/costume;


  • life backstage and the process of creating a costume from sketching, sewing, fitting, dressing and make-up to the actor's appearance on stage in the costume;


  • how the costume affects the actor, a selection of comparisons of how the actor works in rehearsal without a costume and how he changes on stage in full costume;


  • You can also propose your concept for a series that deals with theatrical costume as an object of recording or research.


You can submit photos from performances that are important to your theatre and that have premiered in the previous 4 years.

To apply:

Send an email to scenography.gallery@gmail.com by 10 September.


In the subject line, please indicate: Name and surname. Application for the LCC Photo Exhibition 2025


Please write in the body of the email

  • your name and surname

  • the title of the photo series, a brief description of the idea of the series

  • titles of individual photos (if necessary)


And details about the photo:

  • name of the theatre

  • name of the performance

  • name of the playwright, director and artist

  • the year the photo was taken


Add other comments to your email if necessary.


Attach a Word file with your CV to the letter (please follow the example):

  1. Your first and last name

  2. Year of birth

  3. Dominant city of residence (can be indicated if you are an IDP)

  4. Your professional employment: whether you work as a photographer in the theatre staff or as a freelancer

  5. Titles, awards, membership in unions and organisations; participation in personal or group exhibitions (if any)


Please attach 4-6 photos that you propose for the exhibition.


Attach them directly to the email or provide a link to an open-access Google Drive. Links to temporary file sharing services are not accepted.

What you get:

  • Participation in the exhibition, which will be a part of the programme of the international Lviv Quadriennale of Scenography 2025, which gathers a large audience of visitors and invited guests, and will become an important large-scale art event in autumn 2025, with the support of the Lviv City Council, the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, Lviv theatres and other partners.

  • The selected photos will be printed at the expense of the Lviv Quadriennale of Scenography, on A2 (420×594 mm) PVC.

  • The exhibition will be mounted and dismantled by the organisers.

  • Information about you and your works will be published on the website of the Scenography Gallery for wide access in the coming years.


Participation in the exhibition is free of charge.

Also, the exhibitions and all events of the Lviv Quadriennale of Scenography 2025 will be free and open to the public.



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