TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Theme:
Photographs must relate to topics concerning physical disability. They must reflect any daily life experience of the community of persons with disabilities, preferably individuals with physical disabilities, covering areas such as employment, education, sports, leisure, inclusive tourism, etc.
Participants:
Open to all natural or legal persons of any nationality.
Submission of works:
A maximum of 3 photographs may be submitted per participant, in color or black and white. Photographs must be submitted in printed format (paper); any works submitted in digital format will be excluded from the competition. The dimensions of the works are free, and they should be mounted in the manner deemed most appropriate by each participant, with the jury assessing the overall presentation. All works must be original and unpublished. A proper presentation of the works will be evaluated positively. The title of the photograph must be written on the back of each piece. A sealed envelope must be attached, bearing the title of the photograph on the outside. Inside, the author's personal details must be enclosed: full name, national ID/passport number, address, telephone number, and email address. In the case of associations, the organization's tax identification number (CIF) must also be provided.
Submission period:
The submission period for entries begins on October 14 and closes on November 20, 2026. Entries must be delivered to the headquarters of the Roosevelt Association at: Avda. del Mediterráneo, 10, Bajo, 16004, Cuenca. Telephone: +34 969 23 06 32. Email: roosevelt@telefonica.net. The envelope must state: “25th Photography and Disability Competition 2026.”
Prizes:
The following prizes are established:
- First prize: €300
- Second prize: €200
- Third prize: €100
Participants may only be awarded one prize.
Jury:
The jury will be composed of a representative of the Roosevelt Association and professionals from the photography sector. Their decision shall be final and unappealable. The decision will be announced in December 2026. All participants will be notified of the outcome by email or telephone, and it will also be published on our website: www.asociacionrooseveltcuenca.es
Ownership of the works:
Award-winning photographs will become the property of the Roosevelt Association, which may use them for the promotion and awareness of disability issues, always acknowledging the author's name in any reproductions.
Return of works:
Photographs will be returned once evaluated; if an exhibition takes place, they will be returned once the exhibition has concluded. Works may either be collected in person from our headquarters by their authors or authorized representatives, or returned by postal mail at the Association's expense, exclusively for participants residing in Spain. All other participants must cover their own shipping costs.
General remarks:
The organization will exercise the utmost care in handling the works, disclaiming all responsibility in the event of damage or loss due to causes beyond its control. It is recommended that entries be sent adequately protected. Any unforeseen circumstances not covered by these rules will be resolved by the competition organizers. Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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Organized by:
With the collaboration of the Provincial Council of Cuenca:
