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Annual Bursary awards for photographic projects
Ralf Jurrien : July 13th 2007 - 09:33 CET
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 Annual Bursary awards for photographic projects : The Awards granted will be up to a sum of £20,000 and will commence in October 2007. The sponsors working in partnership with the Museum are Michael G Wilson (Chairman of the Trustees of the National Media Museum), Zelda Cheatle (WMG Photography Advisor and Curator), Simon Crocker (Chairman of The John Kobal Foundation), Philippe Garner (International Head of Photography, Christie’s Auction House) and Terence Pepper (Curator of Photographs, National Portrait Gallery). “We are seeking to increase awareness of contemporary photography by promoting the work of emerging photographers,” said Greg Hobson, Curator of Photographs at the National Media Museum.
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 Photographic projects
Greg Hobson added: “The bursaries will help talented photographers produce ongoing projects or a new body of work, allowing them to develop and enhance their practice and profile.” Applicants must provide a brief written synopsis of the project together with their CV, an example of their work, and application form. Applications are invited from all nationalities providing they are resident in the UK at the time of the award.
London National Media Museum
Photographic projects must be completed within one year of awards being made and successful applicants are expected to work independently, but will receive support and guidance from Museum staff if required. At the completion of the project successful applicants must donate one work from an edition, or a series of works, to the National Media Museum. The closing date for applications is 30th September 2007.
About National Media Museum
The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group (National Museum of Science and Industry) which also includes the Science Museum (based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire), the National Railway Museum (based in York and at Shildon in County Durham). We exist to “Engage, inspire and educate by promoting an understanding and appreciation of photography, film, television, radio and the web; using our collection and knowledge to deliver a cultural programme accessibly and authoritatively."
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