November 30, 2009

C/O Berlin Talents Competition 2010: Me, Myself and the Others

Since its inception in 2000, C/O Berlin International Forum For Visual Dialogues has firmly established itself within the cultural landscape of Berlin-Mitte, near Museum Island and the government district.

Through the energies and commitment of its three founders - photographer Stephan Erfurt, designer Marc Naroska, and architect Ingo Pott - a singular institution in Germany has been created, presenting a cultural program of international stature and quality.

In 2000 square meters of exhibition space at the former Postfuhramt (Old Post Office), C/O Berlin exhibits the work of international photographers including Martin Parr, Annie Leibovitz, Rene Burri, James Nachtwey, Anton Corbijn, and Karl Lagerfeld, whose exclusively planned solo shows have affirmed C/O Berlin's conceptional competence and high standards.

A program of guided tours, lectures, and artist talks provides more in-depth insights into different aspects of each exhibition's subject matter and perspectives.

Talents Competition 2010:  Me, Myself and the Others

Who can apply?
Photographers and art critics up to the age of 35.

Topic of Talents 2010
The annual topic for 2010 is “Me, Myself and the Others.” Only samples of work dealing with this topic will be considered by the jury.

How do I apply?

As a photographer
1. Fill out the online form

2. Transfer the entry fee of €20 to the following account:
Bank: Berliner Volksbank
Recipient: C/O's e.V.
Account number: 7214040004
Bank code: 100 900 00
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IBAN: DE 32 1009 0000 7214 040004
BIC: BEVODEBB

All bank transfer and commission costs must be borne by the payer.

3. Send a maximum of 15 samples of work in printed form (no larger than A4, please no originals!) as well as a project description (no more than one A4 page) to the following address:

C/O Berlin
Re.: “Talents 2010”
Auguststraße 5a
10117 Berlin
Germany

Materials can only be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the submission. Submissions for which no entry fee has been received by December 31, 2009, unfortunately cannot be taken into consideration.

As an art critic
Art critics should submit several writing samples on topics in the areas of art history, photography, design, or architecture, as well as a resume to the address above. There is no entry fee.

Application deadline?
The deadline for photographers is December 31, 2009 (data of postmark). Art critics are welcome to apply at all times.

Who decides on the winners?
In the spring of each year, a jury of experts selects four of the submitted portfolios for the following year. The jury’s decision is final. There is no appeal procedure.