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Call for application for the World Biennial Student Photography Contest 2023. The entry deadline is 27th of October 2023. at midnight, CET (Central European Time).
All entries must be received by 27th of October 2023.
Contest
The Student World Biennial, in the organization of the Academy of Arts, University of Novi Sad, was first held in 2004. In the same year the First Biennial of Student Poster was organized, and ever since the Biennial of Poster has been held in odd years, and the Biennial of Photography in even years.
Since its beginnings in 2004, the World Biennial of Student Photography has grown into an important platform for exchange of ideas and cross-cultural encounters. Nowadays it stands as the first manifestation in the region to promote the achievements of national and international students in the field of photography. It gathers, via public competition, students’ work in one place, thus presenting a section of pedagogical practices of diverse art institutions worldwide in the form of a group exhibition.
Submission Information
- The World Biennial of Student Photography is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of academies and colleges where the discipline of photography is part of the curriculum.
- Theme: there is no prescribed theme to the competition; we welcome all subjects and themes realized within the study programme. All photographs must represent the student’s original work created as part of photographic practice at their educational institution, which is verified in application form.
- All participants must be full or part-time students enrolled into an academic institution (university or college) at the time of applying for the competition.
- Number of works: Each student can submit up to ten (10) photographs which are done as part of academic assignment. This can be accompanied with a short description of the work in English (up to 200 words) – an artist statement.
- Format: the shorter side of the image should not exceed 35cm, 300 dpi sRGB, JPG, or PDF. The files should not exceed 10 MB per image. The name of the photography files must contain the name and surname of the student. For example, if student’s name is Johann Strauss the file name should be Johann Strauss 1.jpg, Johann Strauss 2.jpg, Johann Strauss 3. jpg.
- Technique: There are no limitations on techniques or the realization of the photographs.
- There is no entry fee.
How to Apply | World Biennial Student Photography Contest 2023
PLEASE, CAREFULLY READ THE ENTRY GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING WORK.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
- Apply through the online entry form and submit all required entry materials HERE
- The results of the competition will be published on the Student World Biennial website shortly after the deadline
Deadline
The entry deadline is 27th October 2023.
All entries must be received by 27th October. Any works received after this date will be disqualified.
All submitted works will become a part of the special Biennial collection at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad and can be used for didactic and promotional purposes by both the Biennial and the Academy.
The information on the entry form will be used in the exhibition’s catalog and other Biennial publications.
By applying to the contest, the entrants accept the terms of the Biennial exhibition organizer.
The Selection Board is entitled to reject (not to exhibit) those works that are not in agreement with the undisputed world standards on human rights to identity, nation, religion, language, and the like.
The organizers of the Biennial cannot transfer rights to a third party for using and reproduction of works from the Biennial.
Preliminary and final results of the competition will be announced on the website of the Student World Biennial.
Jury
The photographs will be judged by an international JURY.
The decision of the Jury will be final and the winners will be announced at the opening ceremony of the Biennial in Novi Sad (November / December 2023).
Awards and Prizes
1st prize: €1000
2nd prize: €600
3rd prize: €300
3 Honourable mentions
Special prize awarded by the non-government organization “Vojvodina OK” for the best student project in the national category.
All the entrants who pass the selection for the exhibition will be sent a certificate of participation by email.
Calendar
The Biennial opening and awards ceremony will be held in Novi Sad on December 20th, 2023, at the Gallery of Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. For any additional information, contact us at akademijaumetnostinovisad@gmail.com
Click on this link to visit the official World Biennial Student Photography Contest 2023 website for more information.
