A 25k award, applications due July 31st, more info at William H. Johnson Foundation for the Arts.
“The William H. Johnson Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that seeks to encourage African American artists early in their careers through its annual award, The William H. Johnson Prize. Early career African American artists who work in painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, installation and/or new genre are eligible to apply.”
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06.01.09 at 11:20 am | Entry Feed
June 8th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
I am utterly eager to receive the application for this wonderful, God-given opportunity. I am in dire need of such support, enabling me to continue doing what I have, thus far, dedicated much of my life to: photography. While I am certain that an innumerable amount of talent artists exist, all of whom may be worthy of consideration for this prize, I cannot articulate enough how such an award will engender an immense leap forward for myself. This year has been acutely devastating for me in that I have been literally forced to consider leaving the field due to lack of opportunity and support. This opportunity will clearly allow me to rebuild via equipment purchases and a launching of photo series I’ve long dreamed of pursuing, and the launching of my first photography book. I can go on tirelessly about what I can gain such an opportunity. I feel as though all I’ve ever needed was a lump sum of financial support to assist me but, thus far, such opportunities have evaded me. I am not from an affluent background like many of my photographic peers and I simply need such a ‘prize’ bestowed upon me. I can do wonderous creative things given the opportunity. I am extremely creative, I make backdrops with me own hands and I love the visual arts and want to dedicate my life to it. Please inform me of how to apply. Best, Lumumba