Eidolon is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural international Eidolon Grant program for 2024, designed to explore, promote, and conserve vernacular photography. This prestigious grant offers a unique opportunity for artists, academics, researchers, and photography enthusiasts worldwide to delve into the rich heritage of everyday imagery. With a total of 25,000 EUR in funding, the Eidolon Grant seeks to support innovative projects that shed light on the cultural and historical significance of vernacular photography.
The themes and categories of the Eidolon Grant are thoughtfully curated to cover a broad spectrum of interests within vernacular photography. The grant encourages projects that explore family albums, collective histories, the aesthetic qualities of everyday images, and the representation of marginalized groups, among other topics. By offering substantial financial support and a platform for publication and exhibition, Eidolon aims to highlight the importance of these visual narratives in understanding our past and present.
The prizes for the Eidolon Grant 2024 are significant, reflecting the importance of the work being supported. A total of 25,000 EUR will be distributed among the winning projects, divided into two main categories: textual works and creative projects. This substantial financial backing underscores Eidolon’s commitment to fostering a deeper appreciation and understanding of vernacular photography.
Key dates for the Eidolon Grant 2024 are essential for applicants to note. The submission deadline is August 30, 2024, and winners will be announced on October 10, 2024. These dates provide a clear timeline for participants to prepare and submit their proposals, ensuring a fair and organized selection process.
The process of registration is straightforward and free of charge, encouraging wide participation. Applicants are required to submit detailed abstracts of their proposed projects, along with a brief CV and previous works. There are no entry fees, and the Eidolon Grant 2024 is open to individuals and groups alike. This inclusive approach aims to attract a diverse range of participants, enriching the pool of submissions and ultimately the field of vernacular photography.
The Eidolon Grant 2024 prizes
The Eidolon Grant 2024 offers generous financial support to its winners, underlining the value and importance of their contributions to vernacular photography. The total prize pool of 25,000 EUR is divided between two categories, ensuring that both textual and creative projects receive the necessary funding to bring their visions to life.
Category 1: Textual Works
- Amount to be distributed: 7,000 EUR
- Description: This category aims to promote the recognition of vernacular photography through the writing of texts that explore everyday imaging’s interesting aspects. Eligible works include long-form essays, article series, English translations of important publications, and original books.
- Disbursement: Winners will receive 40% of the awarded amount after the announcement and signing a grant agreement, and the remaining 60% after handing over the finished article or manuscript.
Category 2: Creative Projects
- Amount to be distributed: 18,000 EUR
- Description: This category seeks non-textual project ideas that can evolve into exhibitions, educational events, or media-specific artworks. Eligible projects include short documentaries, video essays, multimedia artworks, and collaborative online projects.
- Disbursement: For small and medium-scale projects, winners will receive 50% of the awarded amount after the announcement and signing a grant agreement, 20% after sending in the final project draft for Eidolon’s approval, and 30% after the project’s realization. For larger projects, disbursement will be based on specific agreements made with the applicants.
The categories of the Eidolon Grant 2024
Category 1: Textual Works
- Focus: Essays, article series, translations, and original books that explore the significance of everyday imaging.
- Expectations: High-quality texts that amuse, educate, delight, or provoke, reaching a wide audience and highlighting new aspects of vernacular photography.
Category 2: Creative Projects
- Focus: Exhibitions, educational events, multimedia artworks, and other creative interpretations of everyday photography.
- Expectations: Innovative projects that interpret and highlight vernacular images, contributing to the broader understanding and appreciation of everyday photography.
Submission deadlines and entry fees
Here is some detailed information about the Eidolon Grant 2024, including key dates for submission of entries:
- Call for entries open: May 21, 2024
- Submission deadline: August 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.
- Winners’ announcement: October 10, 2024
- Registration cost: Free
The Eidolon Grant 2024 is a remarkable photo challenge for those passionate about vernacular photography to gain recognition and support for their work. With its generous funding, broad thematic scope, and inclusive approach, this grant promises to make significant contributions to the field of everyday imagery. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting initiative!
For more information and to enter the competition, visit: everydayphotography.org/centre/grant
