Irish Arts Review announces new Photographic Portrait Prize in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland) and the Royal Hibernian Academy
The Irish Art Review is delighted to announce the inaugural Bank of Scotland (Ireland) Photographic Portrait Prize in association with the Irish Arts Review and the Royal Hibernian Academy. This new award has been developed to celebrate and promote the very best in contemporary portrait photography across the island of Ireland and all Irish photographers or photographers based in Ireland over the age of 18 are invited to submit an entry. The winner of this exciting award will be announced at the 178th Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition in November 2008 and receive a prize of €6,000. An article on the winner will be published in the Winter 2008 edition of the Irish Arts Review.
Entry must be made via the open selection section of the Royal Hibernian Academy Annual Exhibition. From works selected by the Academy a shortlist will be made by a panel of judges.
Application forms may be requested by emailing your details to info@rhagallery.ie or by calling 01 6612558. Entries can only be accepted on the official form and copies cannot be accepted.
The closing date for entries is Friday 5 September 2008
Further details available on: www.royalhibernianacademy.ie www.bankofscotland.com

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