What happens when we revisit a place, a person, or a moment many years later? How can photography become a process of re-examination?
FotomotoPH’s 4th Open Call is rooted in Philippine history and memory.
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
FotomotoPH is honored to announce that it has been awarded the official Bicentennial of Photography label, recognizing our contribution to the international celebration of the Bicentennial of Photography (2026–2027) organized by the French Ministry of Culture.
As part of this distinction, Seen Before, Seen Again, Fotomoto’s 2026–2027 Open Call, together with our flagship exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, and community initiatives presented from September 2026 through September 2027, will be officially accredited as part of this worldwide commemoration.
This recognition affirms our commitment to nurturing the photographic arts in the Philippines, amplifying diverse Filipino perspectives, and expanding visual literacy through vital partnerships. We are proud to stand with cultural institutions and creative communities across more than thirty nations in celebrating 200 years of photography—honoring its transformative history while championing the voices shaping its future.
Open Call Jury
SEEN BEFORE, SEEN AGAIN OPEN CALL JURY
The jury will come together in person to review and discuss the submissions, bringing their diverse perspectives into the selection process.
Kang Jeauk · Angel Velasco Shaw · Gio Panlilio · Neal Oshima · Ha Dao · Tom White · Natthaya Thaidecha
Our Pillars
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Open Call & Exhibitions
Fotomoto’s way of bringing Philippine photography to the fore through diversity, inclusivity, and discovery. It is a unique initiative that enables art photographers to share and exhibit their work at premiere art spaces all over the country.
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Atelier
A stand-alone primary program for education, upskilling, and promotion of photograhy related practices.
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Community
Educational programs that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space for collaboration and creative growth.
Who we are
FotomotoPH is an organization of visionary photographers, artists, curators, and writers dedicated to promoting Philippine photography through a regular cycle of exhibitions, public programs, and special projects with art spaces throughout the archipelago. FotomotoPH involves a cross-section of the community and encourages participation, appreciation, and collectorship.