IdeasTap Photographic Award 2010
Deadline: 14th June
Create a photographic essay sharing your vision of 'Future - life after 2012' for a chance to win £7,500, a paid internship with Magnum Photos and a fully-funded trip to New York to create a multimedia essay.
Working in association with Magnum Photos, IdeasTap has created a new and groundbreaking competition which gives young people (aged between 16-30) the opportunity to create and develop a photographic essay under the guidance of experts such as acclaimed Magnum photographers Ian Berry, Mark Power and Stuart Franklin.
The theme of this year’s photographic award is 'Future - life after 2012' and applicants will be directed to take a series of photographs that show a vision of the future after the 2012 Olympic Games. The award will be divided into three categories; photojournalism, environmental photography and conceptual photography.
An incredible selection of prizes has been secured for the award, with benefits for both shortlisted candidates and one overall winner. All shortlisted entrants will receive expert mentoring and professional training, with their photographs printed, framed and exhibited by IdeasTap as well as receiving a book featuring their work. Category winners will be given a budget of £2,500 each to create a dream multi-media photographic essay.
Finally, the overall winner will receive a paid eight-week internship at Magnum Photos in London, a week in New York to work with the Magnum in Motion team to produce their essay and a cash prize of £5,000. Magnum In Motion is the multimedia digital studio of Magnum Photos and assembles visual narratives for online and offline platforms, including screenings in museums, festivals, and workshops. www.magnuminmotion.com
IdeasTap Chief Executive Peter De Haan said… “We’re very excited to be working with Magnum Photos to create our latest exclusive opportunity. The IdeasTap website is all about opportunity. We want to reward talent and innovation and we believe the professional training, mentoring and incredible prizes on offer in this Award will equip a young photographer with the skills and experience to progress their career.”
Sophie Wright, Cultural & Print Room Director at Magnum Photos London said… “Magnum Photos is delighted to be partnering with IdeasTap to create this new photography award. Magnum’s educational programme is an increasingly important part of the agency’s activities, and this venture enables us to support the next generation of photographers.
The IdeasTap Photographic Award opens for submissions on Monday 17th May, and closes on Monday 14th June 2010. For full details of the competition and to apply, please visit www.ideastap.com.
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