PORTRAITS Hellerau Photography Award 2026

Now in its eleventh year, the PORTRAITS photography competition has seen the jury select entries from thirteen countries. The exhibitions for the award, based on this year’s theme of ‘Escapism’, will be on display from November. From 6 November, the works shortlisted for the final round will be presented at the Motorenhalle at riesa efau.

To complement the main exhibition, the Residenz Prize exhibition will open on 19 November at HELLERAU. The Residenz Prize exhibition will be open at the Festspielhaus Hellerau on all event days, from one hour before and after the event.