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Virginia Prize 2026: International Photography Award for Women Photographers
1. Purpose and Heritage
The Prix Virginia is the first international photography prize exclusively reserved for women.
i) Founder: Established in 2012 by Sylvia Schildge, a photographer and visual artist.
ii) Inspiration: Named after her grandmother, Virginia, to honor a family lineage of female artists and to promote a "different perspective" in the arts.
iii) Mission: To recognize, support, and provide visibility to professional female photographers globally.
2. Detailed Eligibility Criteria
i) Gender: Open exclusively to living women photographers.
ii) Professional Status: Open to all professional photographers, regardless of age or nationality.
iii) Project Status: The prize is for a cohesive body of work (a series), not for individual or unrelated single images.
iv) Exclusions: Work produced for commercial advertising or editorial assignments (commissions) is not accepted.
v) The work must not have been published or exhibited in France prior to the submission.
3. Submission Requirements
i) Portfolio: A single series containing 12 to 18 photographs.
ii) File Format: JPEG, 72 DPI (max 1 MB to 2 MB per image for the initial upload).
iii)Naming Convention: Files should include the number, candidate name, photo title, and date (e.g., 01_LastNameFirstName_Title_2026).
iv) Supporting Document: A Letter of Intent (brief PDF) describing the artistic vision and the series' theme.
v) Fee: Participation is completely free.
4. Selection Process & Jury
i) The Jury: Composed of eight prominent figures from the art and photography world (curators, directors, and artists), refreshed for every edition.
ii) Judging Criteria: The jury looks for a strong artistic voice, narrative depth, and conceptual consistency across the submitted series.
iii) Announcement: The winner and up to 10 finalists are typically announced in November 2026.
5. Benefits of Winning
i) Cash Prize: A grand prize of 10,000 Euros.
ii) Mentorship & Visibility: Significant international exposure through the Association Sylvia S network, including promotion on their website and newsletters.
iii) Recognition: Finalists also receive international recognition, which can serve as a major milestone for professional career advancement.
Important Note: The prize is meant to recognize a completed or significantly developed project; it is not intended to provide "seed funding" to start a new, unfinished body of work.