# Santiago Bernal Photography Award nominations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/santiago-bernal-photography-award-nominations
> Updated: 2026-09-07T03:15:46.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Guadalajara City Council announced the third edition of the Santiago Bernal Career in Photography Award. This biennial prize, valued at 6,000 euros, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice, reflection, dissemination, and promotion of photography, particularly those with national or international relevance. Named after Santiago Bernal Gutiérrez, a key figure in Guadalajara’s photographic development, the award is open to photographers and visual arts professionals, including researchers and curators. Nominations must be submitted by institutions, foundations, or academies by the October 30, 2026, deadline.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Cultural honors announced in Guadalajara and Morelia

Guadalajara has launched the Santiago Bernal Photography Award, while Morelia is hosting a photographic exhibition honoring the life and musical legacy of composer Miguel Bernal Jiménez.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-honors-announced-in-guadalajara-and-morelia

### 2026-08-17: Guadalajara opens nominations for Santiago Bernal Photography Award

Guadalajara has opened nominations for the third Santiago Bernal Photography Career Award, a 6,000 euro biennial prize honoring significant contributions to the field of photography.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guadalajara-opens-nominations-for-santiago-bernal-photography-award

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