Applications are now closed - we have reached our limit of 60 entries.
The Leica Society International is proud to announce its 8th Annual Photography Grant. The application period begins on July 24 and ends on September 10 (or sooner if the limit of 60 is reached first). 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 M11 camera and lens 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 Vienna, Austria. The opening premier of the exhibit will be held during the LSI Spring Shoot in Vienna in May, 2024.
Grant Theme: Through the Lens of Hope: LSI invites you to submit an in-progress, personal project demonstrating the hope that lies within us as individuals and in the difficulties that challenge the human spirit. We are looking for projects/stories whose images express our innate ability to achieve greatness and positivity, determination and courage, and success and victory; the kinds of stories whose arc have the potential to inspire fellow human beings to act, to celebrate achievement, and to uplift all people.
The number of applications will be limited to sixty (60). All applications have a non-refundable fee of $35 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 July 24 and end on September 10 or when the limit of 60 is reached, whichever comes first.
Read below the link for rules and application procedures - Applications are now closed - we have reached our limit of 60 entries.
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION RULES
The LSI Photography Grant is open to photographers who are at least 18 years old on or before July 31, 2024.
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 Grant.
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 10, 2024, 11:59 PM CST or before the limit of 60 applications is reached.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Payment of Application Fee: $35.00 USD
Artist bio/Statement
Applicant’s Name · address · phone · email
Project Title
Project Description: Write a brief summary of your project. Also, along with your Project Description, please ensure that you have answered the following questions specifically:
What inspired you to create this project and why do you believe you are the person qualified to do it?
How will you accomplish and grow your current project?
Why do you believe your project is important and how will viewers benefit from 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 in Los Angeles, Oct 24-26, 2024.
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 2024 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