FUJAIRAH CULTURE AND MEDIA AUTHORITY LAUNCHES FUJAIRAH PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD
August 01, 2016
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, the Sixth Fujairah Photography Award was launched in both its local and Arab World versions on August 1st, 2016 by Fujairah Culture and Media Authority. Entries are open until 17th February 2017. The award aims at upgrading the intellectual, cultural and aesthetic scene in Fujairah in particular and the UAE in general. FPA sheds light on creative and innovative photographers in the UAE and the Arab World making it one of the pillars of visual creativity. The award aims at presenting creative works that express our reality, enhance the artistic taste of the public and enrich the world of visual arts. Moreover, the mechanism of the award makes it possible for photographers to benefit from each others’ experiences and knowledge. The local award consists of two categories, a general and a specific one. The theme of the general category is “the Pulse of life in Fujairah”. The aim is to highlight social and economic development in the Emirate, and document the vibrant everyday life of Fujairah in images. The focus should be on human activity, whether its economic or social, in addition to movements in markets, agriculture, industry, national social and miscellaneous activities. The theme encourages the documentation of everyday life, and provides a vivid picture of life in Fujairah and its vital and important development in these fields. It also reflects how Fujairah is preserving the deep-rooted customs and traditions, which are part of its well-established unique national identity.
The specific category of the local award is “Nature”: the sea, mountains, valleys and springs. It depicts the amazing and glorious diversity and richness that are characteristic of Fujairah’s nature. It also puts in focus the unique topography and nuances of mountains, valleys and beaches and the visual diversity as the seasons change in Fujairah, making it the preferred destinations for seekers of relaxation and beauty.
The conditions of the local award are as follows: Participants must be 18 years or above when entering for the competition; Entries are submitted through the Award’s website. The Jury will not accept any entries submitted through email or any other method; Participation is open to all Emiratis and residents in the UAE; Participants can submit 3 photos for each category (general and specific categories) with a maximum total of 6 photos; Using effects on photos is accepted, provided that they are original works of the participants and are not copies or imitations of other photographers’ work. Digitally enhanced photos are also accepted; All photos must be submitted with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a minimum of 3000 pixels in size; Digitally framed photos or photos containing texts or watermarks such as the photographers’ signature will not be accepted. Photos taken by mobile phones will also not be accepted; Participants undertake that their entries have not won any other local or international award. If proven otherwise, the winning photo will be withdrawn; Participant undertakes to the award’s management that he/she is the sole owner of the photos’ copyrights; All submitted photos are the property of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority, which is entitled to reproduce them in any way it sees fit either locally or internationally, and maintaining participants’ intellectual rights by mentioning their names wherever their photos are published; The Jury has the right to reject any photo that does not comply with the goals, specifications or themes of FPA; Filling the application form by the participant is considered an agreement to the award’s terms and conditions. The content of the original photo must be preserved during digital enhancement which should include only simple editing, enhancement or leveling of colors.
The Arab World Award achieved tremendous success in the last two cycles of Fujairah Photography Award, as was obvious from the number of entries from around the Arab World and the quality of those entries. Hence, Fujairah Culture and Media Authority introduced themes that reflect the beauty of the Arab World civilization and the great legacy that comes with it. Because of the exceptional importance of the Arab cultural heritage, and what it represents as a holy link between speakers of Arabic language, it was agreed that the general category of the Arab World competition will be “Cultural Heritage”. The aim is to highlight the aesthetics and diversity of Arab civilization and reflect the profound legacy of this cultural diversity in the communication between civilizations and their interaction on Arab land. The specific categories will focus on the Islamic heritage and traditional houses. Islamic architectural heritage was chosen because it depicts the aesthetics introduced to the world by the Islamic civilization. The traditional houses were chosen to portray the interaction of Arabs with their dynamic surroundings which can be observed in the traditional urban patterns.
The conditions of participating at the Arab World award are as follows: Participants must be 18 years or above when entering for the competition; Entries are submitted through the Award’s website by filling the requested data. The Jury will not accept any entries submitted through email or any other mailing method; Participation is open to all amature and professional photographers from all Arab countries; Participants can submit their entries in both the general and specific categories; Participants can submit 2 photos in each category. However, it is not allowed to submit the same photo in more than one category; All entries should be digital and submitted through the award’s official website; All photos must be submitted with a resolution of at least 300 dpi and a minimum of 2000 pixels in size and in JPG format.
Photos in black and white are accepted; Using effects on photos is accepted, provided that they are original works of the participants; Digitally framed photos or photos containing texts or watermarks such as the photographers’ signature will not be accepted; Participants undertake that their entries are original works (not copied) and have not been submitted to any other award or competition; All submitted photos become the property of Fujairah Culture and Media Authority once submitted. FCMA is entitled to dispose of them or publish them without the participants’ permission with maintaining participants’ intellectual rights by mentioning their names wherever their photos are published; The award’s management has the right to reject any photo that does not comply with the goals, specifications or themes of FPA; The award’s management will not be held responsible for any damage or loss to the photos, and will not be responsible for returning the submitted photos; The content of the original photo must be preserved during digital enhancement which should include only simple editing, enhancement or leveling of colors; Filling the application form by the participant is considered an agreement to the award’s terms and conditions; Jury’s decisions are final and irrevocable.
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