Photography, Expanded: Interactive & Multiplatform Strategies for Photographers

The Magnum Foundation and the Open Society Foundations Documentary Photography Project are holding a one-day conference to explore new opportunities and strategies for engagement, innovation and impact. Photography, Expanded: Interactive & Multiplatform Strategies for Photographers will feature presentations by Susan Meiselas, photographer and president of the Magnum Foundation, Amy Yenkin, director of Open Society Foundations Documentary Photography Project, and Wendy Levy, director of New Arts Axis. They will present a series of case studies and lead discussions examining works-in-progress and the challenges facing photographers in the field. Attendees will also participate in break-out sessions that explore tools, technologies and strategies that can advance documentary photography projects in new directions. Event Details Photography, Expanded: Interactive & Multiplatform Strategies for Photographers April 20, 2013 9:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Aperture Gallery & Bookstore 547 West 27th Street New York, NY 10001 Event free with ticket | Register for a ticket About Magnum Foundation Magnum Foundation values…

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Upcoming Grant Deadlines at Open Society Institute

The Open Society Institute's Documentary Photography Project has a couple of upcoming deadlines for Grant opportunities- the Production Grant deadline is Friday, March 20 at 5pm, and the Distribution Grant deadline is June 19, 2009.  These are some fantastic opportunities for funding and support, definitely worth looking into. Production Grants: The Open Society Institute Documentary Photography Project and Arts and Culture Program announce a grant opportunity for documentary photographers from Central Asia, the Caucasus, Afghanistan, Mongolia, and Pakistan. Approximately 20 grants in the amount of $3,500 each will be awarded to photographers to produce a discrete body of work on a current human rights or social justice issue in the region. Grantees will also be assigned an internationally recognized photographer as a mentor to work with in workshops at the beginning and end of the grant and throughout the grant term. The aim of the Documentary Photography Project is to support creative work that…

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Witness: Photographers, Journalists, and Social Workers Respond to Tragedy

If you're near New York City on December 3, this looks like a great event to attend: Witness: Photographers, Journalists, and Social Workers Respond to Tragedy Panel at Columbia University Location: New York City Date: Dec. 3, 2008 Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m Panelists: Grace Christ, Donna DeCesare, Jack Saul, Bruce Shapiro RSVP: Kate Black, kate.black@dartcenter.org Unlike social workers or therapists—the witnesses of the helping professions—journalists and photographers function mainly to inform, interpret, and bridge rather than to help directly. Documentary photographers can inspire understanding and compassion with their images and can contribute to opening paths to assistance. Yet there are pitfalls and ethical challenges when documenting stories about communities or individuals who have been through traumatic experiences. This panel will explore ways to strengthen the impact of documentary practice, sharing knowledge and practices of inclusion across disciplines. Panelists - Bruce Shapiro, executive director, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma (moderator)…

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MediaStorm projects nominated for five Webby Awards

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states. From now through May 1st, fans around the world can register and cast their votes in The Webby People’s Voice Awards at http://pv.webbyawards.com.   Of course, we'd love for you to vote for these projects: WEBSITE ENTRIES: Category: BROADBAND MediaStorm Category: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS NONPROFIT Katrina: An Unnatural DisasterOpen Society Institute / Produced by MediaStorm   ONLINE FILM AND VIDEO ENTRIES: Category: NEWS & POLITICS: INDIVIDUAL EPISODE Finding the Way Home by Brenda Ann Kenneally MediaStorm Category: PUBLIC SERVICE AND ACTIVISM Eyes on ZimbabweOpen Society Institute / Produced by MediaStorm Category: BEST WRITING Evidence of My Existence by Jim Lo Scalzo US News & World Report / Also on MediaStorm.org  …

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