HOW
TO
APPLY
THE ERNEST COLE AWARD IS NOW CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS.
The application process consists of the submission of completed creative work, a written proposal, a completed application form and supplemental documents such as CV and copy of identity document.
An interview of shortlisted candidates may form part of the application process, if requested by the jury panel.
Experience:
The Award is open to photographers who have been working on, and producing, creative photograph-informed work for at least 4 years. The Award is not targeted towards a specific age group but is focused more on the commitment that the applicant has shown to developing bodies of photographic work and how they have grown as practitioners over a particular period of time.
Proposal:
The ECA reads photography in its widest sense and is open not only to project proposals for established photographic formats and presentation, but any format that foregrounds photography and its related conceptual elements and phenomena. There is no preference to any specific photography or multi-media practice.
Geographical Criteria:
South African or SADC photographers who have resided in South Africa for at least six months in the last year may apply. The proposed project has to be done within the borders of South Africa.
Submission Requirements:
In preparation, applicants must submit:
- An accomplished photography work/project, composed of a maximum of 20 images (.jpg format), 72 dpi (length of longer side max 40 cm), relevant to the description of the award. Each image must contain the last name of the participant and progression number (001, 002, 003 etc. Example: LASTNAME_001.jpg).
- Project description of this photographic work. The text should not exceed 500 words.
- A clear proposal of the project that the photographer intends to pursue through the Award. . It must indicate the purpose of the project, the work method, potential working relationships. The text should not exceed 500 words.
- CV (.pdf, or .doc), not more than 3 pages
- Copy of an ID (pdf, .jpg, or .png)
- No names, information, watermarks, or frames must be imprinted on images.
- Should you not be able to present your work in this format, please contact info@phototool.co.za.
All application documents must be in English.
Applications will be confirmed by Photo: by email.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to give further details and motivations of their proposals. Candidates will be requested to submit these additional details and motivations within 5 days of request.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview or online-interview with the selection panel or their designated representatives, 5 days ahead of such interview.