The cultural association La Papessa organizes the Biennale of Female Photography from March 5th through the 8th in Mantua (Italy), a city rich of art and history, elected cultural capital of Italy in 2016. The theme of this first edition is the world of work. The Biennale will showcase a selection of projects by national and international professional female photographers. These exhibitions will be held in historical venues of the city and will remain open for the following two months. During the first four days, there will be creative workshops, conferences with journalists, photographer and exhibition presentations, with the participation of important figures in and outside the field of photography. There will be portfolio readings, interviews, and an open call for all nationalities, a unique opportunity to show your work in Mantua's public spaces during the Biennale.