Alliance franaise de Singapour is searching for the next big
photographic artist.
This is an international open call for the 8th France +
Singapore Photographic Arts Award (FSPAA), an award that aims to
feature French and Singaporean professional artists. Providing a
platform to showcase their creative talents to an international
audience, this award raises awareness of the experimental and
emerging styles of photographic art. It is also organized to
promote the exchange of artistic knowledge, experiences, and ideas
between the artists from France and Singapore.
Applicants are required to propose between 3 to 6 photographs. A
judging panel consisting of 3 creative industry professionals will
select 10 finalists from the open call proposals. If you are
selected to be one of the top 10 finalists, 3 of your artworks will
be exhibited at the finalist group exhibition held at Socit Gnrale
Gallery in from 7th December 2017 to 20th January 2018. The WINNER
of the competition will be announced on the opening night of
finalist group exhibition.
The GRAND PRIZE for the WINNER is a SOLO EXHIBITION at La
galerie in 2018!*
* (Note: if the WINNER is a French/Singaporean Artist based
outside of Singapore, Alliance Franaise de Singapour will fund
his/her trip to Singapore for their solo exhibition in 2018)
THE THEME
Innovation
THE CRITERIA
- You have to be a French or Singaporean citizen (including PR)
to be eligible to apply.
- Below 40 years old.
- The artworks need to be relevant to the theme of the
competition (the relevance should be explained in the artist
statement)
- The complete proposal (with all the necessary contents
included) needs to be submitted before the DEADLINE: 27 October
2017.
THE PROPOSAL CONTENT
1) Letter of interest and Artist Statement
Explain the concept of your artwork / relevance to the theme
250 - 350 words
Word document format
2) Artist Biography
250 - 350 words
Word document format
3) Curriculum Vitae
1 page
State your educational background and previous exhibitions
Word document format
4) Photographs
Soft copy
High resolution
You can submit 3-6 photos in your proposal, but only 3 photos
will be selected for the group exhibition (Alliance franaise will
be in charge of printing, framing and putting up the artworks in
the group exhibition)
Please send in your proposals via e-mail to:
[email protected]
FSPAA Judges:
Lee Chor Lin, Independent Museum and Art Consultant.
Gwen Lee, co-founder and director of Singapore International
Photography Festival and DECK
Zen Teh, artist and educator and the 7th Winner of the FSPAA
If you have any questions, please contact:
[email protected]
La galerie is supported by:
