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The Head On Foundation (est. 2008) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the work of photographers at all stages of their career. The Head On Photo Festival brings Australian and international photographers together in a myriad of exhibitions, events and pahttps://www.headon.org.aunel discussions. The Head On Awards includes photographic categories for Portraiture, Landscape and Students).
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Australian Life is an annual photography prize. “For more than 15 years, amateur and professional photographers have sent in their epic and intimate images of Australia.” (Grand prize $10,000 & Peoples Choice Award).
https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/opportunities/enter-australian-life-photography-competition
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“The Walkley Awards for Excellence in Photojournalism recognise the work of photographers across a range of genres, from news and sport to portraiture and photographic essays.” Three finalists are selected in each category - judges look for newsworthiness, impact, creativity and technical skill.
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Australian Photography Awards (APA) is an initiative operated by Photo Collective, the annual awards have categories in portrait, landscape, wildlife & animal, documentary, open & illustrative, student, junior and people’s choice. (Opens August 2022)
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Finalists are exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery alongside the Darling Portrait Prize, a $30,000 cash prize. Includes a Highly Commended, Art Handlers' Award, and People’s Choice Award.
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“The Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and one of the most prestigious prizes in the country. The prize was established by the MGA Foundation in 2005 with the aim of supporting MGA and its significant collection, as well as its unique commitment to photographic art.”
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“Established by Elias Redstone in partnership with founding board members William Bowness AO, Mark Henry and Naomi Milgrom AC, PHOTO Australia is a champion of Australian photographic arts and the producer of PHOTO International Festival of Photography. Every two years we unlock the wealth of photographic expertise, galleries, and unique spaces available throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria to commission, profile and premiere exceptional new work by artists and photographers, generate awareness and build audiences, and connect with the international photographic community.”
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“Ballarat International Foto Biennale opens the conversation about photography as an art form to a wider audience, championing the work of local, national, and international photographers, also offering masterclasses, competitions, community programs, interactive exhibitions, and more.”