Deadline: Sun 11 May (2359H SGT)

The Silvana S Photography Award recognises photography projects that champion environmental and youth causes. The Award was founded in 2020 by the Silvana S Foundation, a non-profit organisation that empowers photographers and filmmakers in Asia Pacific, and believes in supporting less privileged children and the conservation of the environment. The Award is managed by Objectifs.

The Award seeks projects that are artistically accomplished and share a compelling narrative. It is open to Southeast Asian photographers working in their native countries, or based overseas. There is no restriction on photographic genre or technique.

The Award comprises
– an SGD $8,000 cash prize
– an exhibition at Objectifs – Centre for Photography and Film, in Singapore, in March 2026, where the photographer will work with a curator
– Return flights and accommodation to Singapore to oversee the exhibition set up and attend the exhibition opening

The recipient of the Award will be required to offer 3 editioned prints for sale during the exhibition, and 30 days thereafter. The sales proceeds will be shared between the photographer and the Silvana S Foundation. The latter’s share will be donated to a charity of the Foundation’s choice.

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The submission requirements are as follows:
– Applicants must be from Southeast Asia. Southeast Asian photographers who are not currently living/working in Southeast Asia may also apply.
– Applicants should submit projects that have been completed in the last 2 years, or that are near completion. They may submit up to 2 projects for consideration.
– Applicants should have more than 5 years of professional photography experience (including internships and freelance work).
– Applicants must be able to communicate in English.
– Applicants must have full copyright ownership of the work produced.

Submission materials
– Project statement (up to 500 words)
– Up to 20 lo-res images from each project, compiled into one PDF
– Biography and CV
– Portfolio. This can be the photographer’s website and/or up to 20 lo-res images from other projects. Please compile the images into a PDF

Submissions must be made via the link below.
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The deadline for submissions is Sunday 11 May, 2359pm, SGT.

Selection Panel
The finalists for the award will be selected by the following panel:
– Ian Teh, photographer, former recipient of the Silvana S Commission Award
– Kang Jeauk, visual artist, photographer, independent curator,
– Tanvi Mishra, writer, curator, photo editor

The winner will be selected by a representative of the Silvana S Foundation, the curator for the exhibition, Goh Chun Aik, and Objectifs.

About the Silvana S Foundation
The Silvana S Foundation supports image-based work that addresses environmental and youth -related causes. It was established in honour of Indonesia-born Silvana Sutanto (1957 – 2016), who spent most of her adult life in Singapore. As she discovered her voice through the photographic medium, and joy in conveying stories through images, Silvana set out on a dedicated path to deepen her practice. She undertook an apprenticeship with a professional photographer in Hong Kong that spanned several years, and later travelled to remote regions such as Kenya, Papua New Guinea, and Alaska. These expeditions allowed her to engage with the natural world through the lens of her camera. Silvana was fearless in her pursuit of the perfect shot, stepping out bravely into untrodden terrain and often braving the wild in harsh conditions. Her keen eye was recognised with numerous exhibitions and awards.

For more on the foundation, visit https://silvanasfoundation.sg/