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Andra Spallart’s enthusiasm for the diversity of possibilities that photography uses to obstruct, deny and challenge our perception gave rise to the private SpallArt art collection. Andra first acquired contemporary photography and video at the end of the 1980s. The collection began with a focus on contemporary Austrian photography and has since broadened to include a European and international focus. As of 2011, the collection has expanded its presence in the public eye through various exhibitions and publications. For example, Andra Spallart has presented curated exhibitions at the Foto-Raum (www.foto-raum.at) in Vienna. Since its move to Salzburg the collection thrives to this day. Temporary pop-up exhibitions at the Foto-Raum’s depot are shown under the title “Open Space,” regularly conveying a sense of the collection’s breadth of photographic themes. The entire collection is also presented online. www.sammlung-spallart.at The SpallArt Prize Salzburg is administered by the Salzburger Kunstverein. Founded in 1844, the Salzburger Kunstverein is a long-running and leading contemporary art organisation located is Salzburg, AT. The Director since January 2014

Applicants must be practicing artists working with photography who have a signficant professional practice (ie. exhibitions in contemporary art institutions). Applications must include a recommendation from a recognized art professional (professors, art critics, artists or curators / directors of museums, galleries, Kunstvereine, or other public art institutions).

Photographers submitting an application without a recommendation will not be reviewed. The present jury is Karin Peyker (Artist-Photographer, Board Member, Salzburger Kunstverein), Andrew Phelps (Artist-Photographer, Board Member, Fotohof), and Nicolaus Schafhausen (Director, Kunsthalle Wien).

The deadline for submissions is October 14th, midnight Central European Time, 2018. Only the successful candidate will be contacted.

Applications (in German or English) should include as a single word or pdf document (please do not send multiple documents nor exceed the below criteria) by email to info@salzburger-kunstverein.at (subject line: SpallArt Prize Salzburg 2019) in the following format:

1. One page cover letter with contact details and any short description of artwork
2. Two page CV listing exhibitions
3. Portfolio: Up to five pages of images of recent work. 1 or 2 photos per page recommended. Titles, medium, dates included. Choose your best work. A sample page is available on the website.
4. Completed recommendation form (may be sent separately by either party, and does not need to be combined into a single document as above material).

By Post:

SpallArt Prize Salzburg
Salzburger Kunstverein
Hellbrunnerstrasse 3
5020 Salzburg
Austria

Queries may be directed to the addresses above. Please note that materials will not be returned. Please do not send original materials, DVDs, CDs or .mov files. Only word or pdf documents or printed materials will be reviewed. Please use the available Recommendation Form.