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PRIX (VIRGINIA) INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FOR WOMEN

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Application Deadline: May 7, 2024 (Paris time).

LOCATION: France

Awarded every two years since 2012, The Prix Virginia is the first photography prize exclusively reserved for a woman photographer, regardless of her age or nationality. The work submitted must never have yet been exhibited in France and must not be the result of an editorial assignment or advertisement commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

The competition is free to enter.

The competition is open to women photographers, regardless of their nationality or age.

A complete resume Pdf format

A brief letter of intent written by the candidate describing the creative and artistic dimension of the work submitted. Pdf format

12 to 18 pictures free theme, in black and white and/or in colour. we strongly recommend they submit one cohesive body of work rather than single images. jpg

Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb).
Each photo must be in jpeg format, 72 dpi and not exceed 2 MB (or Mb). Each photo must include in its title the number of the photograph, the name of the candidate, the title of the photograph, and the date. ex: 01_NameFirstName_PhotoTitle

The photographers may apply directly or other professional experts (photo editors, gallery owners, photo agents, and such) may apply for them

The photographs submitted must not have been published or exhibited in France heretofore. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France. However, the artist may have already exhibited other works in France.

BENEFIT:

The Sylvia S. Association will award 10.000 € to the winner.

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DART CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA OCHBERG FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: February 21, 2024 @ 5:00pm ET

LOCATION: USA

Since 1999 the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, a project of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, has brought together outstanding journalists from around the world to explore critical issues around news coverage of violence, trauma and tragedy. The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship is a unique seminar program for senior and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Ochberg Fellowships are open to outstanding journalists from any part of the world (with at least five years of professional journalism experience) working across all media. Past Fellows have ranged from small-town and regional general-assignment and crime reporters to war photographers and foreign correspondents for international news organizations. Both staff journalists and freelancers are welcome to apply. Applicants’ work must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong track record of covering trauma and its impact on individuals, families or communities.

The Fellowship is open to print, broadcast and digital reporters, photographers, editors and producers with at least five years of professional journalism experience. Approximately half of the Fellows will be based in North America, with the balance drawn from Latin America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Africa and the Middle East.

All fellowship seminars are conducted in English. Fellows must be fluent in spoken English to participate in the program.

BENEFIT:

The Ochberg Fellowship covers roundtrip travel, 7 nights of lodging, meals and expenses directly related to participation such as ground transportation. The program does not cover health insurance, additional nights of lodging beyond the Fellowship’s duration or ground transportation in fellows’ home cities.

The Fellowship program will be held July 30 – August 5, 2024 at Columbia University in New York City. 

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