LSI 2023 Photography Grant
Image by Monika Bulaj , 2022 recipient of the LSIPhoto Grant
The Leica Society International is proud to announce its 7th Annual Photography Grant. The application period will begin on August 1 and end on September 7. The LSI Grant was established in 2017 to provide financial support for deserving photographers who are in the process of creating or completing a personal photographic project.
Grant Amount: The recipient will receive a grant in the amount of $7500. The grant award will also include a new Leica Q3 camera, courtesy of Leica Camera US. The recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes in their local jurisdiction.
Gallery Exhibit: In addition to the grant, the recipient will also have the honor of showing their work in an exhibition at the Leica Gallery in Porto, Portugal. The opening premier of the exhibit will be held during the LSI Spring Shoot in Porto, from May 16 – 18, 2024.
Grant Theme: Our Fragile Planet: Photography has the power to bring awareness to important issues such as the delicate balance between humankind and nature. Grant applicants should submit a personal photography project that illustrates and/or explores the natural or human-made challenges our planet faces. We’re looking for stories that are environmental, political, or people-centered in their point of view.
The number of applications will be limited to sixty (60). All applications have a non-refundable fee of $30 USD. If an application does not follow the theme or adhere to the application requirements, it will be rejected. This is a global program, where allowed by law. The application period will begin on August 1 and end on September 7 or when the limit of 60 is reached, whichever comes first.
Applications are now closed. Thank you.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION RULES
The LSI Photography Grant is open to photographers who are at least 18 years old on or before July 31, 2023.
Membership in LSI is not required.
Use of a Leica camera is not required.
Images must be the work and property of the photographer. Any required releases are the responsibility of the photographer.
The photographic project may be new or in progress and must be completed within one year of being awarded.
By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless the LSI and its officers, directors, and agents from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest.
Past recipients of the grant and Officers and Directors of LHSA are not eligible to enter.
LSI reserves the right to amend grant rules and submission guidelines.
LSI reserves the right to not award a grant if in the sole judgment of the jury there is no submission warranting a grant.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than September 7, 2023, 11:59 PM CST or before the limit of 60 applications is reached.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Payment of Application Fee: $30.00 USD
Artist bio/Statement
Applicant’s Name · address · phone · email
Project Title
Project Description: A written proposal (no more than one page) that describes the purpose and nature of the project and how you will accomplish it.
Grant funds budget: A budget detailing expenses you expect to incur during the completion of the project.
Any applicable website/social media links
Portfolio Requirements
Applications must include a portfolio of 10 images that illustrate the project
Each image file name must include the Photographer’s name, title, and sequence number. (i.e.: smith[title]01)
SELECTION PROCESS
Ten to fifteen applications will be selected by an LSI Preliminary Judging Panel to be sent to our jury of distinguished photographers for the Finalist Phase. Finalist jurors include Craig Semetko, Maggie Steber, Sara Terry, and Peter Turnley. This list may change. All decisions of the selection panel or the judges will be final.
LSI reserves the right to amend grant rules and submission guidelines.
LSI reserves the right not to award a grant if in the sole judgment of the jury there is no submission warranting a grant.
The grant winner will be announced at the LSI Annual Meeting & Conference Oct 13-15, 2022.
The recipient will be featured in LSI’s prestigious quarterly journal, Viewfinder, and may be considered for an exhibition at a Leica Store or Gallery.
NOTIFICATION OF AWARD, DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS & DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION
Grant recipient(s) shall be selected and notified by e-mail or telephone before the 2023 Annual Meeting.
The recipient will be invited to attend the LSI annual meeting and make a short presentation in person or by recording.
Grant funds will be disbursed in two portions. $6500 up-front before project completion. The remaining $1000 will be disbursed upon completion of the project and upon receipt of a Project Report/ photo essay in digital form for the LSI website.
Grant recipients are expected to provide a brief follow-up report/blog post/photo essay upon completion of the project that describes how the project progressed and provides a detailed explanation of how funds were used.
Final Project reports must be submitted within a year of the award disbursement unless extended by LSI.
COPYRIGHT & USE OF IMAGES
The grant recipient retains all copyright and ownership of images submitted and resulting from the project. By accepting the grant, the award winner agrees to allow Leica Society International to feature the final project on its website and quarterly journal, online, or otherwise to promote LHSA, the project, and the grant.
QUESTIONS
Contact Executive Director Richard Rejino at this email address: info@leicasocietyinternational.org