With the support of The Royal Photographic Society, under the patronage of Amnesty International, the European Commission and the British Council, Accademia Apulia UK now welcomes submissions for their 2014 Photography competition.
This competition is open worldwide and is designed to promote photographers of all nationalities whose work explores the following:
FREEDOM TO LOVE
“No one should be afraid to walk down the street holding hands with the person they love” (Barack Obama, 2012)
The judges are looking for photographs that testify that love is universal. Participants are invited to submit images of communion and friendship that cross established social boundaries, be they racial, religious, gender, age, or any other identifiable boundary.
Entries are free.
Entries Open: 07/10/2014
Entries Close: 07/12/2014
Finalists Announcement: 22/12/2014
Winner Announcement: 12/01/2015
Entrants will be assessed by leading figures in the field of photography:
Anne Williams, Director for Photography, London College of Communication
Bradley Secker, Photojournalist
Michael Pritchard, Director General, The Royal Photographic Society
Roberta Cremoncini, Director, Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
Roger Tooth, Head of Photography, The Guardian
Sue Steward, Photographic critic, The Evening Standard
Accademia Apulia offers the winner and the three runner ups a group exhibition to be held at the London College of Communication between 12-17 January 2015. The winner will receive a gold medal from the Director-General of the Royal Photographic Society.