“Migration, Stories of a Journey” International Photography Award
With the Patronage of Amnesty International, the British Council, the European Commission Representation in the UK and the International Organisation for Migration, Accademia Apulia UK is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for their 2011 Photography Award.
‘Migration, Stories of a Journey’ is aimed at promoting emerging photographers of all nationalities based in the European Economic Community whose work explores the lives and development of migrants worldwide.
The focus of this award is to highlight migrants’ struggle and difficulties as they seek a better life in their
adopted country.
Entrants will be assessed by leading figures in the fields of Photography and Journalism:
Barbara Roche - Migration Museum Project
Diane Smyth - British Journal of Photography
Jennifer Francis - The Royal Academy of Arts
John Ingledew - University of Gloucestershire
Lucilla and Fabrizio Barbieri - Coppi Barbieri
Stefano Tura – RAI
Steve Macleod – Metro Imaging
Susan Jenkins - The Art Newspaper
Prize
Three finalists will be revealed on 10 January 2012 and the winner on 10 Feb 2012. Their works will be
showcased in a group exhibition curated by Elisa Canossa at the Royal Horseguards in London. The three
finalists will be flown in as guests of Accademia Apulia for two nights. The winner will also receive € 1000
cash prize.
Entries opened on 18th October 2011 and are free. The closing date for entries is 30 December 2011.
To enter the competition please visit www.accademiapulia.org