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WMA Commission 2017/18: TRANSITION

WMA Commission 2017/18
Call For Proposals: “Transition”
Deadline for Submission: 15 December 2017

The WMA Commission, one of the most recognised commissions focusing on photography in Hong Kong, is inviting entries for proposals from artists and photographers from both Hong Kong and the international community to create new research-based photography work in Hong Kong, focusing on the theme of “Transition”. Project proposals must contextually relate to both the theme and to Hong Kong. A five-member selection panel will choose the WMA Commission Recipient, who will be awarded a HK$250,000 grant. The grant will contribute towards the production of the successful proposal and a public event featuring the completed work, which will be given a place in the WMA Collection. The WMA Commission is a part of the WMA programme.

By facilitating and supporting original, creative interpretations of “Transition”, the WMA Commission encourages a unique perspective on how Hong Kong is affected by the theme that has global implications, while increasing public awareness and knowledge. The HK$250,000 grant covers artist fees, creation (including such activities as research, travel and production; resources such as an assistant or translator and daily expenses) and a public event. It does not include accommodation for overseas artists or venue costs for public presentation, which are covered by the organiser. Overseas participants should ensure that they are able to stay for at least one month for the project and also set aside time for the public presentation.

Submission period: Oct 15 2017 00:00 HKT (GMT+8:00) - December 15 2017 18:00 HKT (GMT+8:00)
Project period: June 2018 - June 2019 (1 year)

The selection panel includes (in no particular order):

1. John Stanmeyer, photojournalist and educator
2. Kurt Chan, Adjunct Professor, Department of Fine Arts, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
3. Melissa Karmen Lee, public art curator and consultant
4. Dr. Linda Chiu-han Lai, Associate Professor, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
5. But Ho Ming, WYNG Foundation Trustee

Submissions should be made directly through the WMA Commission website. The selection panel will pick out a number of finalists to submit a full length proposal. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel in spring 2018.

Previous recipients of the WMA Commission include Chan Wai Kwong (“Poverty”) who held an exhibition at the Photocrafters, Lau Ching Ping (“Air”) who published the book “Thin As Air”, TRES Art Collective (“Waste”) released the book “Ubiquitous Trash–Hong Kong Edition” and held an exhibition at the Connecting Space and Puerta Roja in Hong Kong.

Application Details

This is a grant for experienced and professional photographers and visual artists. Potential applicants can reside and practice anywhere in the world. This grant is meant to enable further professional development and to support the creation of work that provides additional information and perspectives on the issue addressed. A successful applicant must have experience working independently and be resourceful in the development of his/her project.
Website for submission: http://commission.wma.hk

About the WMA Programme series

The WMA Programme series was established to balance the celebration of artistic talent with the fulfillment of a social purpose. Its non-profit programmes, including the WMA Masters, WMA Commission, WMA Open, WMA Film and WMA Student, have been encouraging dialogue among creators and the public through photography, essays, and education with selected annual themes that explore social issues in Hong Kong. WMA Masters, an annual photography competition, has explored the topics on “Poverty”, “Air”, “Waste”, “Identity” and “Mobility”. The theme for this year’s cycle is “Transition”.

For more information about WMA, please visit wma.hk

VENICE VENDING MACHINE - EDITION 5

DEADLINE APPROACHING: CALL OUT FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
EXHIBITION IN THE CONTEXT OF THE 57TH VENICE BIENNALE
VENICE VENDING MACHINE - EDITION 5

“THE ARTISTS WITHIN - BRANCHING OUT
EXHIBITION at the Giardini della Marinaressa (Seychelles Pavillion) Venice
situated in close and strategic proximity to the Biennale sites of the Giardini and Arsenale

14th of October to 22nd of October 2017
Artists are invited to create and submit a small piece of work in any media.

DEADLINE:
delivery of work by midnight of the 2nd of October 2017

APPLICATION FEE:
There is no fee for participants, however donations are welcome as this is an artists’ self-funded project.
https://www.gofundme.com/art-4-all-the-vce-vending-machine

 
In response to the theme of the 57th Venice Biennale “VIVA ARTE”, and in a unique collaboration with our VVM member from Canada, Margit Hideg, her project: The Wisdom of Trees, our theme this year is: “The Artist Within – Branching Out”.

We have been invited by the GAA Foundation to exhibit at the Giardini della Marinaressa (hosting the Seychelles Pavilion), situated in close and strategic proximity to the Biennale sites of the Giardini and Arsenale.

In the words of the curator of this years’ Venice Biennale, Christine Macel:

“Art is the most precious part of the human being. It is the ideal place for reflection, individual expression, freedom and fundamental questions. It is a “yes” to life, although sometimes a “but” lies behind. More than ever, the role, the voice and the responsibility of the artist are crucial in the framework of contemporary debates”.

Given this freedom of expression, art cannot be subordinated to a monetary value but thrives and grows because its intrinsic values. The VVM is ‘growing’ and expanding amongst the trees of the garden giving the seed and the space for artists to reflect on their stories, and their origins, revealing who they are and why they are artists, what this means to them. Your work will embrace this notion and will initiate a dialogue with the audience on what is important to you as an artist.

The encounter is essential to the VVM. Thus we will connect internationally in this beautiful Venetian garden. As artists we will communicate, and just like the trees we will talk to each other, forming a community of international artists revealing through our work the roots of our being, what have inspired us to make choices, why we think art is important and disseminate our work freely in collaboration, offering it up to an international audience.

What is the true value of art?
Is it:
Spiritual - Political - Cause & Effect; Activism - A Space to Reflect - A Place to Exchange

The artist within is revealed, branching out internationally.
Tell us your stories, Give us your views, Offer your art.

Unlike others years and in the spirit of the 57th Venice Biennale the acquisition of an artwork depends solely upon a dialogue instead of a monetary exchange focusing only in the intrinsic value of art.

The Venice Vending Machine Edition 5 will run from the 14th to the 22nd of October 2017 from 11.00 a.m. to 17.30 p.m.

@ the Giardini della Marinaressa (Seychelles Pavillion) Riva dei Sette Martiri Venice

Private view @ Palazzo Mora, Venice on the 14th October time TBC.

Your work, in any media, maximum dimension 9cm diagonally will be packaged with the artists’ name and contact details in a 100mm transparent plastic sphere. This can include; Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, mini-Installation, Video in the form of memory stick & less than 3 minutes long. Musicians, Poets and Writers are also encouraged to collaborate with Visual Artists to present their works ensemble in a visual form.

The works will be placed in the Venice Vending Machine and will be available through random distribution ONLY by engaging in a conversation with the curator of the machine who will actively promote the artists.

Artists may enter a maximum of 2 pieces of work.

The Venice Vending Machine project is a “collaborative, participatory, inclusive live art public installation”, conceived by Venetian artist Marina Moreno. Its aim is to question the role and the value of Art in our society, whilst aiming to promote emerging artists alongside some famous and established ones. It creates an intriguing game for the participants who feel compelled to enjoin and involve themselves in a dialogue that the artist Marina creates in posing the question:

“How Do You Value Art?”

Since the first Venice Vending Machine installation, it has involved over 250 artists from all over the world and has attracted professionals such as curators, art historians and art collectors while extending the possibility of an encounter with people that normally would not be interested in “Art”.

Artwork can be either original or a limited copy and must have been produced within the past three years. ART-E-MOTION will transport & install the work, produce an online catalogue, market, promote & curate the participant artists.

Tell us your stories, give us your views, offer your art.

Unlike in past VVM events, and in keeping with the spirit of this 57th Venice Biennale the acquisition of a work of art will depend uniquely on a dialogue about the notion of art in our society and culture with no monetary exchange, focusing only on the intrinsic value of art.

For further information:

http://www.venicevendingmachine.com/callout

contact: Marina Moreno: cell +44 (0)7453278283

www.venicevendingmachine.com

 

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE 12th ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE

ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE 12th ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE

international art award | free theme | open to all

The Arte Laguna Prize is an international art competition aimed at promoting and enhancing contemporary art. The contest stands out in the global art scene for the variety of its partnerships and opportunities offered to artists, and is recognized worldwide as a real springboard for the artists’ career.

9 Contest categories: painting, sculpture and installation, photographic art, video art and short films, performance, virtual art, digital graphics, land art and this year's new entry, urban art.
The theme is free and there are no age or nationality restrictions.

The international jury will select 115 artists for:
- the final exhibition in the Arsenale of Venice in March 2018
- 5 cash prizes of € 7,000 each
- publication in the official catalogue

The Prize international Partners will select the winners among all the participants for:
- 3 personal exhibitions in international Art Galleries
- 3 collaborations with companies and promotion platforms
- 11 Art Residencies
- participation in 3 International Festivals end exhibitions
- 1 Sustainability and Art Prize

www.artelagunaprize.com >>

ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 18.12.2017 >>

WHAT THE ARTISTS WIN

Prize money
€ 7.000,00 Painting
€ 7.000,00 Sculpture and Installation | Virtual Art
€ 7.000,00 Photographic Art | Digital Graphics
€ 7.000,00 Video Art and Short Films | Performance
€ 7.000,00 Land Art | Urban Art

3 Artist in Gallery Prizes
Realization of 3 personal exhibitions in international Art Galleries including: set-up, grant of € 500 and a dedicated digital catalogue.
Galerie Isabelle Lesmeister, Regensburg Germany
Galeria Fernando Santos, Porto Portugal
Chelouche Gallery for Contemporary Art, Tel Aviv Israel

PRIZE SUSTAINABILITY AND ART
Development of creative projects to support sustainability.

ARS (Art Reuse Sustainability) of glass
Prize of 3,000 Euro for the winning project that enhances glass as part of the RRR strategies (Reuse, Recycle, Reduce).

11 Artist in Residence Prizes
Art Residency programs in Italy and abroad in order to provide a space and time to experience a new culture, create new works and participate in new activities in a multicultural environment.

San Francisco Art Residency, San Francisco USA
The Art Department - Casa dell’Arte International Artists' Residency, Bodrum Turkey
GLO'ART, Lanaken Belgium
Espronceda, Barcelona Spain
Basu Foundation for the Arts, Kolkata India
Artistic Serigraphy Fallani, Venice Italy
Farm Cultural Park, Favara Italy
Arte Sella, Trentino Italy
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel, Shanghai China
Maradiva Cultural Residency, Flic-en-Flac Mauritius
Murano Art Glass Residency, Murano Venice, Italy

3 Business for Art Prizes
Collaborations with companies meant to connect creativity with craftsmanship.

Zanetto Craftsmanship, Padua Italy: Prize of 2,000 Euro for the winning product design for a vase which will contain at least one noble metal sheet, and realization of the project.
Biafarin, Canada: 12 Gold Membership Packages for 12 artists, 12 Biafarin Blue Membership Packages. Prize of US$ 4,000 to 4 selected artists (Each US$ 1,000)
Artmajeur, France: Promotion of 1 artist through the platform and the services of the portal artmajeur.com For the finalist artists: a free Platinum account, for 1 year

3 Festivals & Exhibitions
International collaborations with Festivals and Organizations to create a network where artists, visibility, and new projects meet.

Art Stays, Ptuj Slovenia: participation in the Festival and 7-day stay
Art Nova 100, Beijing China: exhibition of the 10 finalist videos in Summer 2018
Open International Exhibition of Sculptures and Installations, Venice Italy: participation in the exhibition for 1 month

FINAL EXHIBITION: ARSENALE OF VENICE

The major collective exhibition will take place in the historical location of the Arsenale in Venice in March 2018: 30 works of painting, 25 sculptures and installations, 25 works of photographic art, 10 videos, 5 land art works, 5 works of urban art, 5 works of virtual art, 5 works of digital graphics, 5 performances.which will be performed live during the exhibition’s opening ceremony.

WHO’S SELECTING
The selection of the submitted artworks will be made by an international jury composed of 11 members subdivided into the contest categories.

CURATOR AND HEAD OF JURY
Igor Zanti (Italy, Curator and Art Critic)

JURY
Domenico De Chirico (Italy, Independent Curator)
Caroline Corbetta (Italy, Independent Curator)
Denis Curti (Italy, Artistic Director of Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice)
Nicolangelo Gelormini (Italy, Film Director)
Emanuele Montibeller (Italy, Artistic Director of Arte Sella in Trentino)
Simone Pallotta (Italy, Curator of public and urban art)
Nadim Samman (Great Britain, Curator and Art Historian)
Manuel Segade (Spain, Director of Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo in Madrid)
Ekaterina Shcherbakova (Russia, Independent Curator and Art Critic)
Eva Wittocx (Belgium, Senior Curator at M-Museum in Lovanio)

CONTEST TERMS >>>
APPLY NOW >>>

tel. +39 041 5937242
info@artelagunaprize.com
www.artelagunaprize.com

OPEN CALL - [ESCAPE] ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES ECOLOGICAL EMERGENCY

The ten selected candidates will be the participants of the free of charge workshops in Amsterdam and Porto, and from September to March they will develop a body of work which will be produced and exhibited during the Triennial of Photography in Hamburg and in Porto.

Deadline 31 August.

www.ciclopf.com

The “Escape” on environmental changes ecological emergency programme is a co-production between the Triennial of Photography Hamburg and the Ci.CLO Platform of Photography. The project will take place in Hamburg, Amsterdam and Porto.

According to the United Nations, human beings are facing the huge task of adding over 2 billion people to the urban population until 2050. Global warming and population growth have put our cities under heavy demands. Cities already consume 80% of global raw materials and energy supplies, and produce 75% of greenhouse gas emissions, which have a huge impact on climate change. The crises we are experiencing should encourage the efforts of politicians and communities to start making our cities better places to live in, both for us and the planet.

The [ESCAPE] exhibition and educational project aims to call attention to the need for urgent political, economic and social transformation regarding urban sustainability. Protecting the environment and changing cultural behaviours requires creativity, hope and many positive minded people. We believe that cities and citizens can help to provide the solutions to the challenges we are facing, by changing laws, values and beliefs that have environmental and social implications, in order to create a more sustainable future.

The objective of this program is to encourage the development of experimental and holistic projects by connecting the artistic with the politics of art, belief with activism, heart with mind, along with a creative and multi-disciplinary team comprising photography and other artistic, social and environmental studies. This is the beginning of an open-ended project based in collaborative work, sharing experiences and visions with multiple meanings which contribute to the process of creating a social solidarity movement to essentially reduce this humanitarian and environmental crisis.

The programme includes various activities articulated between themselves like workshops, debates and exhibitions:

. Workshops - coordinated by Virgílio Ferreira, Krzysztof Candrowicz and Christian Barbe, will be a space for reflection and experimentation where the ten participants will take part in two intensive four-day meetings. The first meeting will take place in Amsterdam at 2 Boats, a floating education platform, during the Unseen Photo Fair in September. The second meeting will take place six months later in Porto. These workshops will contribute to promoting the discussion on environmental, cultural and social transformations through the artistic practice of photography, image-based media and texts.

. The exhibition “Escape”, curated by Virgílio Ferreira, will take place at the Triennial of Photography Hamburg 2018 and in Porto.

Eligibility
Applications are open to all artists working in photography or image-based media, creative activists, architects, designers, mystics, researchers from social and environmental studies. Preference will be given to candidates who, through their work, reveal a clear capability of reflecting on these specific contexts, as well as manifesting a socio-political, environmental and spiritual concern.
What participants will receive:
The ten selected candidates will be the participants of the free of charge workshops in Amsterdam and Porto, and from September to March they will develop a body of work which will be produced and exhibited during the Triennial of Photography in Hamburg and in Porto. The project will also be featured in press communications and included in the catalogue as part of the 7th Triennial of Photography Hamburg. At the moment, we can only assure the accommodation in Porto and Hamburg, the accommodation in Amsterdam is yet to be confirmed.

Expenses:
. Supported by Triennial: the workshops in Amsterdam and Porto. Accommodation during the opening of the Triennial of Photography in Hamburg. The production of the exhibition, which will be featured in press communications and in the Triennial’s catalogue.
. Supported by the City Hall of Porto: Accommodation during the workshop in Porto.
. Paid by participants: travel expenses, food and materials. At the moment, we are looking for support, that participants will get a “lump-sum” to pay for their accommodation in Amsterdam.

Timeline:
Submission deadline: 31 August, 2017
Shortlist announcement: 3 September, 2017
Workshop in Amsterdam: 17 - 21 September, 2017
Workshop in Porto: 12 - 16 March, 2018
Exhibition at the Triennial of Photography Hamburg: 7 – 17 June, 2018
Exhibition in Porto: date to be confirmed

How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents to lab@ciclopf.com with the subject [ESCAPE] Environmental Changes Ecological Emergency:
. A CV or short Bio
. Documentation of your work in a single PDF format or online links to your website, projects or videos, etc...
. A short text explaining your expectations and motivations towards this project.
. Language: English

For any questions please contact us at the same address lab@ciclopf.com

Looking forward meeting you in Amsterdam, Porto and Hamburg

Krzysztof, Virgílio, Christian, Ana and Sithara

www.ciclopf.com

 

LATENT

Contemporary Photography Talent Call - 1 OPEN CALL | 2 ARTISTS SELECTED | 1 EXHIBITION | 1 RESIDENCY IN ROME
Deadline: October 15, 2017
Application fee: 20 Euros 

Latent is the result of the meeting and collaboration between D.O.O.R and MATÈRIA, two Rome based institutions specialised in photography. Latent is an open call aimed at the discovery and the promotion of photographic research and production characterised by originality and innovation within the field of contemporary photography. 

This open call aims to facilitate the manifestation of outstanding international talent through a month-long exhibition and residency programme in the Italian capital. The open call has no age or nationality requirements and is open to all artists working with the photographic medium. We strongly encourage experimentation, the use of traditional and contemporary approaches, innovation, and the dialogue between photography and other artistic mediums. 

Two artists will be selected to take part in a month long exhibition at Matèria, set to open on February 2018. The overall winner will be awarded a two-week artist residency in Rome. The award will allow the selected artist to work towards the creation of a new body of work. 

www.latentcall.com

 

Archisle International Photographer in Residence Programme 2018

Call for Applications

Archisle International Photographer in Residence Programme 2018

Archisle: The Jersey Contemporary Photography Programme, hosted by the Société Jersiaise (Jersey Society) in the British Channel Island of Jersey aims to promote contemporary photography through an ongoing programme of exhibitions, education and commissions. The Archisle project connects photographic archives, contemporary practice and experiences of island cultures and geographies through the development of a forum for creative discourse between Jersey and international practitioners.

Archisle is currently inviting applications for the position of Photographer in Residence 2018. This is an exciting post in its fifth year commencing in April running for six months through to September 2018. The residency provides the following key benefits and opportunities:

· £10,000 award for a new body of work and solo exhibition
· Studio space with access to inkjet printing and office resources
· Living accommodation and stipend
· Travel costs

A key focus of the Archisle project is to engage the residency programme with Jersey culture and community through audience and participatory involvement. In addition to the commission and exhibition of work responding to the culture and geography of Jersey, the resident will be contracted to teach photography one day per week (or equivalent) over the six month duration of the project. This teaching will be delivered in a workshop format to a range of educational and community groups. Applications are therefore encouraged from practitioners possessing the desire, enthusiasm and a proven ability to impart technical skills and develop critical understanding of contemporary photography across a diverse range of participants.

Applicants are requested to submit:

· Examples of recent work (min 10 / max 20 images)
· Statement describing current practice
· Statement of objectives for the residency including an outline commission/exhibition proposal
· A current CV including details of past exhibitions/publications
· An estimate of travel costs to Jersey

For further background on the Archisle Residency and Project see: www.archisle.org.je

Applications may be made by post or email to:

Archisle Photographer in Residence Programme 2018
Société Jersiaise
7 Pier Road
St Helier
Jersey, Channel Islands
JE2 4XW

Email: residency@archisle.org.je

For email applications total file size must be no larger than 10 MB.
Any enquiries/questions about the residency should be sent to the above email address.

CLOSING DATE: 29th September 2017

Due to a high volume of applications please be aware that unfortunately we are unable to reply to unsuccessful applicants.

Websites: www.archisle.org.je / www.societe-jersiaise.org

Orbital: San Francisco Open Call for 2-D Artists

Orbital: San Francisco Open Call for 2-D Artists
Display work in downtown SF with online promotion
Deadline – August 31
Application fee – None

Orbital is a project that provides artists with the opportunity to display work in LEWIS offices world-wide. Orbital means mobility over distance and geographical locations, the circulation and display of artworks in non-traditional spaces. The project avoids the use of exhibition and curation, as the spaces are not traditional exhibition spaces open to the public. Instead, terms such as display and placement and practices of spatial design are used to define the exact nature of the project.

In our displays, we combine original and digitally reproduced artwork, locally sourced. Salon installations in a non-art space narrate these displays. In addition to the display of work, we include text-based material that includes artists' statements about their artwork and contact details. Orbital also offers online space for showing and promoting artists’ work through LEWIS’ online platforms.

The benefit for artists and institutions is a social one, both for the employees of LEWIS and the artists involved. Detailed information is provided on each artist so that staff and clients can access these individuals out of personal and professional interest.

The current opportunity is for selected works to be exhibited at the LEWIS office in San Francisco, CA, for a 12-month period

Themes could include (but are not limited to) fantasy, whimsy, adventure, comedy, activism, speed racing, back-to-the-future, the Old West and collaboration.

Team LEWIS Foundation: http://www.teamlewis.com/uk/about/the-kupambana-foundation

Orbital: http://www.teamlewis.com/uk/about/the-kupambana-foundation/orbital

Post-Script UK: https://www.post-script.org.uk/orbital

 

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION: Call for Entries

Art Through the Lens International Photography Juried Exhibition
Deadline: August 26, 2017 Midnight CST
Application fee: $15 per entry

Originating in 1975 as the Paducah Summer Festival Photo Competition, Paducah Photo has grown from a fledgling contest into an international juried exhibition. Over the past 40 years, this exhibition has become one of the Mid-South’s most prestigious annual photographic events.

In 2013, Paducah was bestowed the honor of being designated a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Creative Cities Network in the area of Crafts & Folk Art. To embrace both this international honor and reflect the international growth of the exhibition, Paducah Photo has taken on a new name, Art Through the Lens.

Art Through the Lens is open to all without restrictions on content. It provides photographers with an outlet for their art, encouragement for growth in their vision and presentation and cash rewards for works of exceptional merit. Each year from the hundreds of works submitted, 60 to 100 images are selected for exhibition by a highly qualified juror, with five of them receiving $2000 in cash awards. An awards presentation will be held during the opening reception.

https://www.theyeiser.org/project/art-lens-2017/

 

LACDA International Juried Competition

LACDA INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION

Curating Jurors:

Anna Katz, Assistant Curator: MoCA, Museum of Contemporary Art
Dhyandra Lawson, Associate Curator: LACMA, L.A. County Museum of Art

Enter our juried competition for digital art and photography. Entrants submit three JPEG files of original work. All styles of artwork and photography where digital processes of any kind were integral to the creation of the images are acceptable.

The competition is international, open to all geographical locations. The selected winner receives 10 prints up to 44x60 inches on canvas or museum quality paper to be shown in a solo exhibition in our main gallery. The exhibit will be widely promoted and will include a reception for the artist.

Second place prizes: Ten second place winners will receive one print of their work up to 24x36 inches to be included in the winners’ exhibits.

Deadline for Entries: August 28, 2017
Winnners Announced: September 4, 2017
Exhibit Dates: September 14-October 7, 2017

LACDA Artists’ Reception: Saturday, September 14, 6-9pm
Artwalk preview: Thursday, September 14, 7-9pm

Registration fee is $35US.

Complete information: http://lacda.com/juried/juriedshow.html

Online registration only.

For questions email us at lacda@lacda.com

No phone calls please.

Works of individual artists remain the intellectual property and are copyrighted by their respective authors. No unauthorized reproduction, all rights reserved.

© 2016 Los Angeles Center For Digital Art
All International Rights Reserved.

LACDA 104 East Fourth Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013

WMA Masters 2017/18 Call For Submissions: TRANSITION

WMA Masters 2017/18
Call For Submissions: TRANSITION

(Hong Kong: 22 June 2017) The WMA Masters welcomes photography submissions from all over the world on this year’s theme of TRANSITION. Images must relate to the theme and be made in or relate to Hong Kong. The deadline for submission is 15 September 2017 (23:59 Hong Kong time; GMT + 8:00).

From now till 15 September 2017, the WMA Masters invites both international and Hong Kong artists and image-makers to submit photographic works. The visual content must be related to Hong Kong and the chosen theme, “Transition”. Finalists will be selected by a panel of international judges and their works will be exhibited in Hong Kong in Spring 2018. A full-colour catalogue will be published to coincide with the exhibition.

The WMA Masters will also host a series of talks, panels, and seminars during the exhibition period. The winner of WMA Masters will receive a cash prize of HKD$250,000. Each of the finalist will receive HKD$15,000.

The WMA Masters’ international panel of judges comprises industry leaders in photography, art, publishing, and the non-profit sector. They include Zoher Abdoolcarim, Jacqueline Francis, Yumi Goto, Kevin Lee, Leung Po-shan Anthony, Gladys Li, SC, JP and Sandra Philips.

For more details, please read: masters.wma.hk

About Transition

Transition: transform, adapt, adjust, alter, metamorphose. Transitions are the moments leading up to change. Sometimes they’re brief, other times they’re long processes. In language, transitions make our writing flow. In science, they’re the movement from one state of matter to another. In nature, they’re the graduation from one stage in a life cycle to a different phase. Transitions occur in politics, in gender, in seeking asylum. Hong Kong itself represents many forms of transition in areas such as housing, education, careers, immigration, healthcare and ageing. And while some would say these transitions have everything to do with returning Hong Kong’s sovereignty to China, others may see no connection at all.

About the WMA Programme series

The WMA Programme series was established to balance the celebration of artistic talent with the fulfillment of a social purpose. Its non-profit programmes, including the WMA Masters, WMA Commission, WMA Open, WMA Film and WMA Student, have been encouraging dialogue among creators and the public through photography, essays, and education with selected annual themes that explore social issues in Hong Kong. WMA Masters, an annual photography competition, has explored the topics on “Poverty”, “Air”, “Waste”, “Identity” and “Mobility”. The theme for this year’s cycle is “Transition”.