Deadline: 17 December 2024
The Luigi Ghirri Award is a free-of-charge call for artists under the age of 35, promoting the discovery and showcase of emerging photography talents in Italy.
Funding Information
- Fee of 1500 euros to the 7 selected finalists covering the expenses for:
- Production and transport of the works;
- Artists’ travel and stay in Reggio Emilia during the show’s preparation and inauguration;
- Potential insurance covering the transport of works.
- Worth 4,000 euros, is going to be awarded to one of the finalists by an international jury.
Eligibility Criteria
- The contest is open to all of those artists who have not turned 36 years old by the 1st of December.
- To be considered for the contest, candidates must be Italian – even if living abroad – or foreigners resident in Italy.
Judging Criteria
- GFI supports the work of artists who use the medium of photography as a reflection on its role in today’s visual culture and on contemporary issues.
- Projects accepted are photographic series or ones in which, while sitting next to other medias, photography maintains a prominent role.
- The jury will assess the overall quality of the works, considering the role of images in their relation to the concept of the project, as well as the presentation of a proposal for an exhibition display.
Application Requirements
- Upload all the required material, including:
- Selection of images (minimum 5 – maximum 15, 1500 px on the long edge);
- Project description, in Italian and English, including any links to videos, with up to 2000 characters for each language;
- CV with up to 2000 characters;
- Biography with up to 1500 characters;
- Sketch-work and/or description of a set-up proposal, assumed on a wall not exceeding 9 meters in length;
- Consent forms (in Italian or English) undersigned by the portrayed subjects if recognizable.
For more information, visit Municipality of Reggio Emilia.
