iGavel is an international network of fine art and antiques professionals with Consignment Centers conveniently located in many major metropolitan areas. Our regional network enables consignors to minimize handling and shipping expenses while reaching an international marketplace of buyers.

In participation with Daniel Cooney Fine Art and iGavel Associates, iGavel is pleased to present our Emerging Artists Auctions. These auctions include a curated selection of works of art by promising emerging talent. The auction is a showcase before an audience of collectors, dealers, museum professionals and gallery owners. To ensure equal and fair representation all works are presented with reserves set at $200.

Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. To submit you must meet the following requirements:

- Undergraduate student works will not be accepted 
- All mediums are welcome besides installation works 
- Artists cannot have gallery or commercial representation 
- Some prior exhibition or publication experience is required

To submit, please fill out the form below. Submit one image per work. Images must be at least 800 pixels on the longest side, jpeg saved for web, below 200kb in size, and SRGB color space. Each artist will be required to sign a contract with iGavel. Artists receive a 50% commission on all sold works. Shipping of accepted works to iGavel or the iGavel Associate is the responsibility of the artist, and the return shipment if not sold. After your submission is received, you will be contacted by email.

http://www.igavel.com/aboutUs/emergingartists.php 

The National Media Museum has recently announced its second Annual Bursary Awards for photographic projects, following the success of the 2007 scheme. The granted awards will be portioned from a total of £20,000 and ensures that the Museums ongoing commitment to emerging talented photographers continues.

“The 2007 National Media Museum Bursaries were a great success,” said Greg Hobson, Curator of Photographs at the National Media Museum. “Six photographers shared a total fund of £20,000, allowing them to develop their practice in a variety of ways from attending international portfolio review panels to completing major bodies of work. We are delighted that we are able to continue to support emerging talent in the UK in 2008.”

The bursary is made possible by The National Media Museum in partnership with Michael G Wilson (Chairman of the Trustees of the National Media Museum), Zelda Cheatle (WMG Photography Advisor and Curator), Simon Crocker (Chairman of The John Kobal Foundation), Pierre Brahm (Chairman of the BRAHM and Henry & James Property Group) and Philippe Garner (International Head of Photography, Christie’s Auction House).

Applicants must submit a brief written synopsis of their proposal, a c.v, an example of their work and the application form. Applications are invited from all nationalities providing that they are resident in the UK at the time of the award.

Successful projects must be completed within one year of the award being given and the photographer is expected to work independently but will receive guidance and support from museum staff if required.

Upon completion of the project, an edition or series must be donated to the National Media Museum. For further information, conditions and application forms applicants click here.

Deadline: September 26 2008

For more information, please click here.

via 1000 Words, thanks Tim.

The West Prize will be awarded to ten international emerging artists in 2008. The prize will award $100,000 in acquisitions between the finalists and host a finalists TEN exhibition with accompanying publication. A grand prize winner will be chosen from the finalists to receive a $25,000 cash prize in addition to a west collection acquisition.

 Deadline: October 1, 2008.

Detailed rules and submission form. 

The West Collection Online. 

In an effort to preserve works by young persons enthusiastic about expressing themselves through the art of photography, the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts(K・MoPA) issues an annual call for submissions to its “Young Porfolios” program. This is not a contest. All photographers, professional or amateur and regardless of nationality, are invited to submit their published or unpublished works to be considered for induction into the Museum’s permanent collection. The single condition is that applicants must be 35 years old or younger. We look forward to receiving unique images showcasing the creativity of younger artists in the field of photography.

Submissions for 2008 must arrive no earlier than April 15, 2008, and no later than April 30, 2008.

Click here to download guidelines.
Click here to download the application.

For more details, please see the website.