Henri Cartier-Bresson International Award
The HCB Award is open to photographers of all nationalities who have already completed a significant body of work with an approach close to that of reportage. There is no age limit.
The winner must use the prize for carrying out a project which would otherwise be hard to accomplish within the normal conditions of his activity.
Candidates should be nominated by an institution. Applications from individual photographers will not be considered.
The range of potential institutions is broad and has no geographical boundaries: museums, photographic societies, photo agencies, art schools, universities, galleries, magazines, festivals, publishers… are entitled to present a candidate.
Institutions or candidates can download application forms from the website.
For more info : contact@henricartierbresson.org.
Application must be deposited or sent by registered mail to:
HCB Award, Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson
2 impasse Lebouis
75014 PARIS - FRANCE
between March 1st and April 15th, 2009.
the candidates will include a prepaid international envelope (FEDEX, UPS, etc…) for the return of their application. Otherwise, they can come and pick it up at the Fondation HCB in July.
The candidate or the nominating institution agrees not to claim any compensation should items be damaged or lost.
The return of a completed application form implies full adherence by the candidate and the nominating institution to all the terms and conditions of these regulations.
The name of the winner will be given on the internet site in June 2009
