| Address |
1111 St. Mary Street
New Orleans,LA 70130
USA |
| Phone Number |
(504) 610-4899 |
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| Email |
[email protected] |
| Website |
http://www.neworleansphotoalliance.org/index.php |
| Executive Director |
Ms. Erica Stavis |
| Founding Year |
2006 |
| Incorporating Year |
0 |
| Mission Statement |
The mission of the New Orleans Photo Alliance is to encourage the understanding and appreciation of photography through exhibitions, opportunities and educational programs. The Alliance strives to be a cultural stimulus, which fosters economic and artistic growth while preserving the rich and diverse photographic culture of New Orleans and the southern region. |
| Program Name |
Michael P. Smith Fund For Documentary Photography |
| Program Contact |
Ms. Lori Waselchuk, MPS Fund Grants Coordinator |
| Program Phone |
(225) 907-6695 |
| Program Email |
[email protected] |
| Year Program Founded |
0 |
| Description of Program |
The Michael P. Smith Fund For Documentary Photography was created by the New Orleans Photo Alliance to honor the life and work of Michael P. Smith, one of New Orleans’ most legendary and beloved documentary photographers. The MPS Fund awards one $5000 grant annually to a Gulf Coast photographer whose work combines artistic excellence and a sustained commitment to a long-term cultural documentary project. |
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| Award Website |
http://www.neworleansphotoalliance.org/grants/MPS_Fund/guidelines.php |
| Where does the program take place? |
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| Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? |
No |
| Support or Services Provided as part of the Program |
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| Description of Support or Services |
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| Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) |
5000.00 |
| Related Arts |
| Category | Discipline | Secondary | Tertiary | | Visual Arts | Photography | | |
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| Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? |
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| Other Restrictions |
Both emerging and established photographers residing in the Gulf Coast states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are eligible to apply. The subject matter for the proposed project is not limited to the Gulf Coast region. |
| Total Number of Applicants (annually) |
0 |
| Total Number of Recipients (annually) |
0 |
| Total Number of Awards (annually) |
0 |
| Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) |
$0 |
| Procedure |
Open Application |
| Contact Requirements |
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| Material/Process |
See website for guidelines. |
| Application Fee |
$25 |
| Exact Deadline |
3/30/2012 |
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| Approximate Deadline |
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| Rolling Deadline |
No |
| Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines |
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| Selection Process/Criteria |
The main criteria for selection will be the strength of the applicant’s portfolio and a written project proposal (maximum of 500 words). The portfolio and proposal should demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to a cultural documentary project. |
| Notification Process |
NOPA will announce the MPS Fund grant recipient by late April. |
| Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? |
False |
| Awardee's Public Service Requirement? |
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