Calling out all local and international publishers, artists, collectives and creatives who are interested in selling printed matter or merchandise related to photography!

Applications are open and we invite you to apply for a booth at the 9th SIPF Photo Market. We are looking for all things related to photography—this can come in the form of photobooks, publications, journals, self-published zines, and photo-related paraphernalia such as photographic prints, cameras, film rolls and art objects. Scroll on down for more information!

Taking place over the opening weekend of the 9th Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF), the Photo Market will be complemented by this edition’s Open Call Photobook Showcase, traveling book showcases, artist dialogues, seminars, and workshops. The Photo Market forms one of the three components featured in Asia Meet, alongside the festival’s flagship Portfolio Reviews and Masterclass programmes.

Deadline for Applications
30th August 2024 (Fri), 23:59hrs (GMT+8, SGT)

Link to the Form Here

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Key Exhibitor’s Information (Updated!)

9th SIPF Photo Market Date/Time
19th & 20th October 2024 (Sat & Sun)
Saturday: 11AM to 9PM
Sunday: 11AM to 7PM

Setup Date 
19th October 2024 (Sat)
9AM onwards

Location
National Design Centre
(Level 2 Training Rooms)
111 Middle Rd, Singapore 188969

Booth Pricing/Information
SGD$200 — General, Single Booth (can be shared with up to 2 Exhibitors)
SGD$120 — Young Creatives, Single Booth (can be shared with up to 3 Exhibitors)

• Each Booth will contain 1x Table (approx. 130cm * 60cm) and 2x chairs.
• All booths will not have access to wall space.
• There will be communal access to electricity, but Exhibitors will be required to provide their own extension plugs.
• Please refer below to see if you qualify for the Young Creatives Booth.

Who & What are we are looking for?

• We welcome all local and international publishers, artists, collectives and creatives who are interested in selling printed matter or merchandise that focuses on photography.
• This can come in the form of photobooks, publications, journals, self-published zines etc., and photo-related paraphernalia (such as photographic prints/posters, cameras, camera gear, film rolls and art objects).

Photo Market Visitor Entrance Fee
Admission to the 9th SIPF Photo Market is free for visitors.

Indicative Timeline (Updated!)

Application Deadline for Booths
30 August 2024, 23:59 (GMT+8, Singapore Time)

Results of Application
From now till mid-September 2024

Public Announcement of Exhibitors
from mid-September 2024 onwards

Booth Set-up
19th October 2024, 9AM onwards

9th SIPF Photo Market
19th & 20th October 2024

Young Creatives Booth: Terms

• You must be a fresh graduate of maximum 3 years OR a current student enrolled in an educational institution (local or international) to qualify for the Young Creatives booth.
• If you are applying with a group (maximum 3 Young Creatives per booth), every individual must be a Young Creative.
• In the spirit of inclusion and supporting as many young artists & creatives in the field as reasonably possible, SIPF will look to group individual Young Creatives together to share a booth, should the booth capacity not be met.
• If you’re interested in participating in the Photo Market but don’t qualify for the Young Creatives Discount and face financial barriers, we kindly request that you follow through with the application, and indicate accordingly at the last section of the electronic form.

General Guidelines

• The 9th SIPF Photo Market is a curated event — application does not guarantee participation.
• No payment will be required at this application stage. Payment will only be required upon successful application.
• This application is open to all local and international applicants.
• The 9th SIPF Photo Market will take place over the opening weekend of SIPF and will be situated within walking distance to our key festival exhibition venues.
• Shipment of inventory, travel, accommodation and manpower must be arranged and accounted for at the Exhibitor’s own cost. SIPF will be able to assist with storage of inventory should the exhibitor decide to ship their inventory to Singapore prior to the set-up dates.
• Please note that the application for the 9th SIPF Photo Market is a rolling application. Successful applicants will be contacted by the SIPF team from now till mid-September via email to confirm their participation.
• Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we may not be able to inform all unsuccessful applicants.
• Should you have any technical difficulties accessing the electronic form or for general enquiries, we kindly request that you write to the Programmes Team at programmes@sipf.sg.