The Cortona on The Move / BarTur Grant

The Cortona on The Move / BarTur Grant was a $30,000 grant supporting professional photographers with ongoing projects, organized as a collaboration between Cortona On The Move (the Italian photography festival held annually in Cortona) and BarTur Photo Award.

The brief honored visual storytellers who push the medium forward with clear authorship. Winners were exhibited at Cortona On The Move festival.

Note: Cortona On The Move and BarTur Photo Award announced the conclusion of their collaboration after this first edition. The 2026 cycle was a one-time joint program.

Eligibility was restricted to professional photographers. Submission was through Picter. Fee was $25. AI-generated work was not accepted. The 2026 deadline was February 13; results announced July 2026.