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Supported by the Visual Storytellers Fund
In collaboration with Lens Culture
GRAND PRIZE OF
$30.000
2 EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER
GRANTS OF $5.000 EACH
10 REASONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS TO SUBMIT THEIR WORK TO THE CORTONA ON THE MOVE / BARTUR GRANT 2025
1
Amplify Impactful Stories
Our grants empower photographers to tell impactful stories that drive social, environmental, and cultural change. By submitting to our fund, you can amplify your voice and extend the reach of your work to a global audience.
Access Funding and Resources
2
We provide crucial financial support and resources that enable photographers to pursue and complete their projects, particularly those that might otherwise lack funding.
3
Increase Visibility
Submitting your work opens up opportunities for broader exposure. Our fund actively promotes grantees' work through exhibitions, publications, and online platforms, increasing your project's visibility.
4
Connect with a Network
By participating, you gain access to a network of like-minded professionals, including other photographers, activists, and industry leaders, which can lead to collaborative opportunities and professional growth.
5
Receive Professional
Development
We will offer workshops, webinars, and mentorship sessions that provide grantees with professional development opportunities to hone their skills and improve their craft.
6
Influence Public Policy
Your photography has the potential to influence public opinion and policy. Our fund supports projects that advocate for tangible change, providing a platform for your work to reach policymakers and stakeholders.
7
Drive Cultural and
Social Awareness
Your images can play a crucial role in educating and informing the public about critical issues. By submitting your work, you contribute to a larger conversation that can inspire awareness and action.
Document Underrepresented Communities
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We prioritize projects that focus on marginalized or underrepresented groups. Submitting your work can help bring these stories to the forefront, fostering empathy and understanding across diverse audiences.
9
Catalyze Community and Individual Action
Photography can inspire individuals and communities to take action. Our grants support projects that not only raise awareness but also encourage viewers to engage actively in addressing the issues depicted.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
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By capturing transformative moments and stories, your work helps shape how future generations will understand and respond to the world's most pressing challenges. Submitting to our grant can be part of building a lasting legacy of meaningful change.
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