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CHIZI WIGWE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN FUTURISM

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Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is pleased to announce the inaugural Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism. This prestigious prize seeks to empower African artists and creatives to envision a brighter future for the continent through innovative artistic expressions.

African Futurism, characterized by its intersection of cultural heritage, technology, and imagination, serves as the thematic foundation for this prize. Artists are invited to explore the following questions through their work:

What will African societies look like in 2100?

How will technology shape cultural traditions, art, and innovation on the continent?

What role will Africa play in addressing global challenges and advancing humanity?

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to artists and creatives across Africa, aged 18-45.

Applicants must submit an original entry aligned with the theme “Africa in 2100.”

All artistic disciplines and mediums are welcome.

Interested artists are requested to submit the following materials and fill this form:

Project Proposal: A detailed outline of the proposed artistic project, demonstrating its relevance to African Futurism and the theme “Africa in 2100.”

Portfolio: A curated selection of the artist’s previous work showcasing their artistic vision and skill.

Curriculum Vitae/Resume: A comprehensive overview of the artist’s experience and accomplishments.

Reference Letter: A letter of recommendation from an art director or senior management of an art or cultural institution, attesting to the artist’s artistic merit and potential.

Statement of Purpose: A concise statement (no more than one page) articulating the artist’s artistic goals and how the Chizi Wigwe Prize will contribute to their realization.

BENEFIT:

The Chizi Wigwe Prize is a $15,000 award granted to an exceptional artist whose work embodies the spirit of African Futurism and aligns with the theme “Africa in 2100.” 

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OPEN CALL XI JALÓN ANGEL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE

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Application Deadline: 26 May 2025 at 17.59 hours (Spanish time on the peninsula).

LOCATION: Spain

The Jalón Ángel Photographic Archive, kept by the San Jorge University (San Valero Group), is organizing the 10th Jalón Ángel International Photography Prize. This award pays tribute to the memory of Jalón Ángel with two annual categories: Portrait , a genre in which he has excelled at a national level, and Travel and Traditions , to which he has devoted much of his photographic creativity and interest. In addition, a special category dedicated to Cultural Heritage has been added to this year’s edition.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any author (Spanish or foreign) of legal age may participate with an original photograph. Entry is free

The author may present a maximum of one photograph to each category.

Entries must belong to one of the following genres :

Portrait: spontaneous or posed. The subject of the image is a single person or several (group portrait). The image must be focused on the person/s. Portraits of animals, or photographs of objects or plants are not allowed.

Travel : photographs showing the natural, cultural, or traditional peculiarities of a country (including urban or natural landscapes, but not focusing on the human figure as the main or only element).

Inclusive Society: The images should demonstrate a diverse, integrated society where all people are active participants on equal terms, regardless of their abilities, origin, gender, age, or any other condition. They should highlight equal opportunities and the elimination of barriers, promoting a community where everyone feels valued and respected.

The competition entries must comply with the following requirements :

to. Any photographic medium may be used, but Artificial Intelligence must not be used in all or part of the image .

The entry will be submitted in digital format . It is a prerequisite that the photograph submitted has the following technical conditions : .jpg format , 300 pixels per inch and 50 cms on its long side. The photograph must be at least 2 megabytes and no more than 9 megabytes . If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize .

Photographs may be in black and white or color .

Both chemical and digital retouching must be minimal (brightness, contrast, color balance, white balance, saturation) and must not distort the original shot. If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize . 

The photographs will not have any element (signature, logo, initials, graphics frames etc.) which serve to identify the author of the image. If this requirement is not met, the photograph will be disqualified for the prize

It will not be possible to send images generated with Artificial Intelligence in whole or in part.

BENEFIT:

The following prizes will be awarded:

Award for best photography in the portrait category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

Award for best photography in the travel category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

Award for best photography in Inclusive society category . Award amount: 1500 euros*, emblematic trophy and diploma.

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