Market Photo Workshop

Application Deadline: Wednesday 26 September 2018

Market Photo Workshop, with support from the Department of Arts and Culture, is sending out a call for photography enterprises and photography content production proposals. The Photography Incubator Programme will use hands-on job experience, combined with technical and theoretical support and mentoring towards enhancing and elevating photographers’ business ventures and artistic practice. The Programme will begin in October 2018 and end in February 2019.

The Programme provides practical experience and exposure to fully understand major aspects of the enterprise and practice of photography. This includes photography entrepreneurship and business management, archiving, gallery practice, curatorial production, editing, training and participatory projects and will explore photography through artistic, commercial, and media practice.

The outcomes of the Photography Incubator Programme may include but is not limited to:

Fully developed photography projects that may take the form of exhibitions, participatory projects, talks, workshops, open studios, photo walks, publications, screenings and online projects.
Projects engaging with the public and in underrepresented communities through photography.
The development of a publication as a record and reflection of overall activities
Each photographer being given the tools and support to formally register and build their own photography business.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be South African and locally based within Gauteng or demonstrate the ability to commute regularly to the Programme. Preference will be given to photographers from underrepresented communities, with a focus on Coloured communities in need of project development support.
Applicants must demonstrate a high ambition to be an entrepreneur or business owner. Successful candidates must register a company at the end of the Photography Incubator Programme.
Applicants must demonstrate that they have a desire to develop a photography or photography-related business, or own a recently launched photography business that they would like to accelerate. It is highly recommended first time entrepreneurs apply.
Judges will select applicants who will be able to fully participate in the project, and who are likely to derive lasting benefits from the Photography Incubator Programme.

Selection

The Programme is aimed at photographers practicing in South Africa with at least 2 years of practical experience, who are seeking to further their conceptual and artistic practice by developing research and entrepreneurial skills. Preferential advantage will be given to photographers from underrepresented communities.

Applicants must submit a proposal for a photography activity they plan on pursuing during the Incubator Programme using the Proposal Requirements and Eligibility Criteria stipulated below.

7 practicing photographers including collectives will be selected through this open call process.
A panel of judges appointed from the staff of the Market Photo Workshop will participate in the selection process.
Shortlisted candidates must be available for an interview soon thereafter.

Proposal Requirements

Proposed Project description that contains the following (maximum 2 pages):

Detail your interests in developing a photography project and business.
A short proposal of an innovative photography business concept that you would like to develop further with support from the programme.
A list of proposed project goals/objectives

A comprehensive CV and professional biography.
An existing portfolio of 12-20 photographs (Jpeg files, folder not more than 5MB).

All applications must be submitted by email to [email protected]

Applicants are encouraged to contact Bekie Ntini on +27 11 834 1444 with any queries.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2018 Department of Arts and Culture Photography Incubator

Application Deadline: 6th of April 2015

Training of Trainers of Photography (beginners) : 25 – 29 May 2015 in Johannesburg and
Curriculum Development Meeting – training photography (advanced trainers / educators) 01 – 02 June 2015 in Johannesburg

The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Market Photo Workshop, is organising three consecutive and related events – two training courses and a curriculum development meeting on photography training – that are taking place between 25.05. – 05.06.2015 in Johannesburg as part of the project Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa (CLPA).

Eligibility Criteria:

For the Training of Trainers of Photography (beginners) and Curriculum Development Meeting (advanced trainers & educators) Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop are looking for participants from all over the continent

The aim of Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa is to contribute to the professionalisation of photography on the African continent by forming a strong educational resource network. The network of independent, well-equipped and self-sustainable training structures will facilitate training initiatives’ access to tools and content relating to curriculum-development, teaching methods, infrastructure and equipment.

Training of Trainers of Photography (beginners)
25 – 29 May 2015 in Johannesburg

Course elements

The five-day training course will include the following elements:

Defining and structuring training modules (theoretical/historical framework, technique, concept,preparation, presentation)
Pedagogical training and discussion
Training platforms and avenues
Technique and infrastructure

The Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop invite photography practitioners involved in education and the training of photography (beginners), to participate in the training course, which will be followed by an online mentoring and support program.

Benefits:

The training course, travels and accommodation are covered by the Goethe-Institut for participants, who will be expected to participate for the full duration of the course, and commit to playing a role in the long-term execution of the CLPA-initiative

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Curriculum Development Meeting – training photography (advanced trainers / educators) : 01 – 02 June 2015 in Johannesburg

The Goethe-Institut in Johannesburg, in collaboration with the Market Photo Workshop, is organising three consecutive and related events – two training courses and a curriculum development meeting on photography training – that are taking place between 25.05. – 05.06.2015 in Johannesburg as part of the project Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa (CLPA).

Meeting elements

The two-day consultative meeting and exchange platform will include the following conversations and elements relating to photography training curricula:
Establishing shared network standards and objectives (Are we on the same page? Are we heading in the right direction?)
Assessing the state of photography training on the continent
What methods/structures/tools/documentation exist/are missing/need to be updated?
Identifying significant and relevant similarities and differences between countries/regions
Avenues and platforms for exchange/sharing of methods/structures/tools/documentation
Definitions of vision and mission of training photography
Way forward (incl. distributing roles and responsibilities)

For Whom:

The Goethe-Institut and the Market Photo Workshop invite photography practitioners, who have been involved in education for several years and who are interested to share and further develop their knowledge, to participate in the meeting.

Benefits:

Attendance, travels and accommodation are covered by the Goethe-Institut for participants, who will be expected to participate for the full duration of the meeting, and commit to playing a role in the long-term execution of the CLPA-initiative.

Application Procedure:

Download and Fill out the Application Form
Send your application to [email protected]

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe-Institut Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa Training

2018 Department of Arts and Culture Photography Incubator at the Market Photo Workshop for South Africans

Eligibility Criteria

Selection

Proposal Requirements

2015 Goethe-Institut Centers of Learning for Photography in Africa Training, Johannesburg South Africa ( Fully Funded All Expense Paid Training for Photographers)

Application Deadline: 6th of April 2015