Believing is what matters — believing in new opportunities, your own path, and creative power. The international photography competition Kolga Tbilisi Photo is exactly such a platform for creative self-expression. With the support of TBC (Hyperlink: https://tbcbank.ge/en), the competition will be held for the 25th time this year.
Starting February 10, 2026, the international photography competition Kolga has officially opened for submissions as part of Kolga Tbilisi Photo. The registration deadline is March 15. As tradition dictates, competition winners will be selected by an international jury across the following categories:
- Documentary Series
- Reportage
- Conceptual Photo Project
- Best Single Image
- Mobile Photo
In the Conceptual Series category, projects created using artificial intelligence will also be eligible. Full competition terms and additional information are available via the Kolga link.
Jury Members for Kolga Tbilisi Photo 2026:
- Manfred Zollner (Germany)
- Tina Schellhorn (Germany)
- Karin Dolek (France)
- Filippo Venturi (Italy)
- James Whitlow Delano (Japan)
The winners of this year’s competition will be announced on May 1, 2026. From May 1, Kolga Tbilisi Photo will host both local and international exhibitions. In partnership with TBC, Kolga will publish a collectible book by photographer Guram Tsikhanadze. As part of the same initiative, an exhibition of Guram Tsikhanadze’s works will be held at the TBC Concept Gallery.
Since 2002, Kolga Tbilisi Photo has been a recognized institution in photography, annually hosting exhibitions by world-renowned artists, as well as workshops and lectures on contemporary photography topics.
The mission of Kolga Tbilisi Photo is to promote contemporary art and support the development of emerging artists. For TBC, educating, supporting, and inspiring the younger generation is one of the key priorities. This is why TBC has been a dedicated supporter of Kolga Tbilisi Photo for more than two decades.
