| Copyright | Artists give authorization that photographs may be used by the Academy Initiative “Aging in Germany” without royalty for non-commercial purposes related to this project. Photos may be published on the project’s website, displayed in exhibitions by the project, printed in a catalogue of the project, and used in press or advertising for the project. The photographer’s name will be credited in each publication. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers regardless of age, whether professional, amateur, artist, student, or hobbyist. |
| Finish | 12 March 2010 |
| Entry fee | Free |
FinishedWhat circumstances and opportunities do we hope for in old age? Do we have models from today’s perspective to go by? How do we imagine our lives from 65 on? How can the potential of the “old” in society be meaningfully utilized? Submitted photos should deal with civil or personal conceptions and ideas of aging. We are looking for new images of aging that demonstrate new lifestyles with these extra years, their conditions and consequences.
Theme: Age and Aging
Prizes:
- First – € 500 (winner)
- Second – € 300
- Third – € 200
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Application:
1) Signed, completed application form (see below) by mail.
2) Maximum of 2 photographs (printed, no larger than 8.5”x11”, and labeled on the reverse side) by mail.
3) The same photos as printable (300dpi) image files (jpg/tiff) by email to [email protected] .
4) These image files must be named as follows: Name of applicant_title of picture_year of origin.
5) In the case that the picture shows one or more clearly identifiable people, the written consent of all persons is required.
Official web site: http://www.artae.de/popup/fotowettbewerb.html
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