Oasis, Tracey Baran, 2004
Courtesy Leslie Tonkonow Artworks+Projects

The photograph above was taken by Tracey Baran, a young photographer who died after a brief illness in 2008. In honor of her memory and achievements, The School of Visual Arts BFA Photography Department  and the Estate of Tracey Baran established The Tracey Baran Award.

This annual award/ $5000 fellowship grant is given to one emerging female photographer. The grant recipient will be determined by a review panel based on artistic excellence, accomplishments to date, and the promise of future achievement in the medium. The jury panel for 2010 will consist of Jen Davis, photographer; Christine Osinski, photographer; and Leslie Tonkonow, Director of Leslie Tonkonow Artworks+Projects.

Application Deadline: Sept. 1, 2010

Entry Fee: None

Eligibility: The contest is open to all emerging female photographers who are citizens of the United States. Emerging is defined as not having had a major solo show in a commercial gallery or museum, gallery representation or an advertising campaign.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY (All applications must be done online)