The 2010 FotoVisura Grants is divided into 2 categories:
The FotoVisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Photography Project
JUDGES
Larry Fink, Photographer, BARD Professor of Photography
James Estrin, Co-Editor, New York Times Lens Blog and Senior Staff Photographer
Lauren Heinz, Editor, Foto 8 and 8 Magazine
Adriana Teresa, Publisher/Creative Director, Visura Magazine
The Spotlight Grant for Outstanding Student Photography Project
JUDGES
Henry Horenstein, Photographer, Author, RISD Professor of Photography
Larry Fink, Photographer, BARD Professor of Photography
Claire O’Neill, Editor, NPR’s Picture Show blog
Lauren Schneiderman, Editor, Visura Spotlight
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Deadline and Time Frame
• The Grant competition officially begins Thursday, July 1st at 9:00 am EST
• The deadline is Monday, November 1st at 12:00 noon EST
• Final results will be published on December 21st, 2010
• All Grants are open to the international community
• Please allow for ample time to complete your entry. No exceptions for late submissions.
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Prizes
The FotoVisura Grant for Outstanding Personal Photography Project
1st Place: $2,000.00
• Invitation to publish in Visura Magazine + portfolio consultation
• One 20″ x 24″ Digital C-Print, 15 page 11″ x 14″ portfolio or a $500 gift certificate at Beth Schiffer Pro Photo Labs
• One custom frame for 20″ x 24″ image or a $250 gift certificate at L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Invitation by La Fototeca in Guatemala City to give a 5 day workshop at the Institution
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
2nd Place:
• Invitation to publish in Visura Magazine + portfolio consultation
• Signed copy of Jeff Jacobson’s book, My Fellow Americans
• $100.00 Gift Certificate at Beth Schiffer Pro Photo Labs
• 10% Discount at L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
3rd Place:
• An invitation to publish in Visura Magazine + portfolio consultation
• $100.00 Gift Certificate at Beth Schiffer Pro Photo Labs
• A 10% Discount at L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
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The Spotlight Grant for Outstanding Student Photography Project
1st Place: $1,000.00
• Invitation to the Lucie Foundation Mentor Program & complimentary membership to the Lucie Foundation
• Invitation to publish in Visura Spotlight + portfolio consultation
• One 20″ x 24″ Digital C-Print, 15 page 11″ x 14″ portfolio or a $500 gift certificate at Beth Schiffer Labs
• One custom frame for 20″ x 24″ image or a $250 gift certificate at L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
2nd Place:
• An invitation to publish in Visura Spotlight + portfolio consultation
• Signed copy of Henry Horenstein’s book Show
• $100.00 Gift Certificate at Beth Schiffer Pro Photo Labs
• A 10% Discount from L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
3rd Place:
• An invitation to publish in Visura Spotlight + portfolio consultation
• $100.00 Gift Certificate at Beth Schiffer Pro Photo Labs
• A 10% Discount from L2 Fine Art Mounting & Framing
• Participate in 2011 Grant Winner Group Exhibition at La Fototeca, Guatemala City
Who is eligible for the student prize?
Any photographer currently in an under graduate or graduate program, or recent graduate, having graduated after January 1st 2009
