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| Frederick Douglass Book Prize | Updated November 17th, 2008 |
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Each year the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition presents the Frederick Douglass Book Prize, a $25,000 award for the most outstanding nonfiction book published in English on the subject of slavery and/or abolition and antislavery movements. Publishers and authors are invited to submit books that meet these criteria. We are interested in all geographical areas and time periods. Please note, however, that works related to the Civil War are acceptable only if their primary focus relates to slavery or emancipation. Nominations for books published in 2007 will be accepted beginning in January 2008. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2008. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: African-American |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American any length contest creative non-fiction ethnic history narrative nonfiction non-fiction politics writing | |
| Dorothea Lange-Paul Taylor Prize | Updated October 22nd, 2008 |
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The year 2008 marks the eighteenth anniversary of the Dorothea Lange–Paul Taylor documentary prize, a $20,000 award given annually by the Center for Documentary Studies. First announced a year after the Center's founding at Duke University, the prize was created to encourage collaboration between documentary writers and photographers in the tradition of the acclaimed photographer Dorothea Lange and writer and social scientist Paul Taylor. In 1941 Lange and Taylor published An American Exodus, a book that renders human experience eloquently in text and images and remains a seminal work in documentary studies. The Lange-Taylor Prize honors their important collaborative work. The Lange-Taylor Prize is offered to a writer and a photographer in the early stages of a documentary project. By encouraging such collaborative efforts, the Center for Documentary Studies supports the documentary process in which writers and photographers work together to record the human story. The prize is intended to fund collaborative work by a writer and a photographer in the formative or fieldwork stages of a documentary project. Submissions on any subject are welcome. Winners of the Lange-Taylor competition will have their work featured in Document, a periodical published by the Center for Documentary Studies, as well as in a virtual gallery on the CDS Web site. Collaboration is essential to the nature of the work this award supports; therefore, individual submissions will not be considered. More than two people may apply as long as one of the collaborators is a writer and one is a photographer working with black-and-white or color still photography. Individuals currently associated with the Center for Documentary Studies are not eligible for the prize. All required materials must be submitted under one cover during the month of January and postmarked no later than January 31, 2008. Each year a judging panel, including a prominent photographer and an accomplished writer, as well as individuals with experience in a variety of documentary arts, arts management, and publishing, is selected by the director and staff. Winners will be chosen and notified by mid-summer 2008. Public announcement of the winners will be made by the end of the summer. The award will be reported to the winners on a 1099-Miscellaneous tax form. It is the responsiblity of the winners to file their tax liability. Return of all submissions will be made after the final decision has been reached. Images can originate in any format, but must be submitted digitally on cd. (No e-mail submission of images is accepted.) All written materials should be compiled in the order requested below on white 8 1/2 x 11 paper with the writer's and photographer's last names at the top of each page. The writing sample should be double-spaced, while all other written materials should be single-spaced. An application fee of $35 is required. Enclose a one-page proposal letter describing the project and outlining work planned and a one-page statement about the collaboration of the writer and the photographer. This statement should consider how the writer and photographer plan to work together on a joint project. Consider also in the statement the relationship of the project's photographs and words. John Szarkowski observed that in Lange and Taylor's work, "the words and images . . . supplement[ed], [did] not repeat . . . each maintained its own integrity." Applicant is required to have a Writer's ten-page sample (double-spaced) on the proposed topic and in the style intended for project. If no work at all has been done on proposed topic, the writer should provide a sample demonstrating how the subject will be developed. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book specifically: Creative Non-Fiction |
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| tags: $1000+ prize art contest creative non-fiction ethnic history journalism low entry fee memoir narrative nonfiction non-fiction personal essay photography/art politics travel/outdoors writing | |
| The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Updated October 17th, 2008 |
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The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. They are books that open and challenge our minds. Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is the only American book award designated specifically to recognize works addressing issues of racism and diversity. Past winners have presented the extraordinary art and culture of peoples around the world, explored human rights violations, exposed the effects of racism on children, reflected on growing up bi-racial and illuminated the dignity of people as they search for justice. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is accepting entries through December 31, 2008. Awards are given for both fiction and non-fiction, with winners being announced in the spring. The awards are administered by The Cleveland Foundation. To be eligible, books must be written in English and published in 2008. Plays and screenplays are not eligible, nor are works in progress. Manuscripts and self-published works are not eligible. Works of poetry are eligible for the fiction prize. Upon receipt the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. send: Complete MS looking for: Poetry |
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| tags: $1000+ prize contest ethnic history low entry fee poetry world literature | |
| The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Updated August 03rd, 2008 |
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The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. They are books that open and challenge our minds. Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is the only American book award designated specifically to recognize works addressing issues of racism and diversity. Past winners have presented the extraordinary art and culture of peoples around the world, explored human rights violations, exposed the effects of racism on children, reflected on growing up bi-racial and illuminated the dignity of people as they search for justice. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is accepting entries through December 31, 2008. Awards are given for both fiction and non-fiction, with winners being announced in the spring. Award recipients traditionally receive a monetary gift of $10,000 from the Anisfield-Wolf Fund. The awards are administered by The Cleveland Foundation. To be eligible, books must be written in English and published in 2008. Plays and screenplays are not eligible, nor are works in progress. Manuscripts and self-published works are not eligible. Works of poetry are eligible for the fiction prize. Upon receipt the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. send: Complete MS looking for: Novel specifically: Ethnic |
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| The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards | Updated September 02nd, 2008 |
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The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards recognizes books that have made important contributions to our understanding of racism and our appreciation of the rich diversity of human cultures. They are books that open and challenge our minds. Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is the only American book award designated specifically to recognize works addressing issues of racism and diversity. Past winners have presented the extraordinary art and culture of peoples around the world, explored human rights violations, exposed the effects of racism on children, reflected on growing up bi-racial and illuminated the dignity of people as they search for justice. The Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards is accepting entries through December 31, 2008. Awards are given for both fiction and non-fiction, with winners being announced in the spring. The awards are administered by The Cleveland Foundation. To be eligible, books must be written in English and published in 2008. Plays and screenplays are not eligible, nor are works in progress. Manuscripts and self-published works are not eligible. Upon receipt the books will be forwarded to the jury. All submitted materials become the property of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards and will not be returned. send: Complete MS looking for: Non-Fiction Book |
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| tags: $1000+ prize African-American biography contest creative non-fiction ethnic family history literary memoir narrative nonfiction no entry fee non-fiction politics religious/inspirational world literature | |
| Frances Paul Lyons/Almas Paul/Lillian & Varnum Paul Award | Updated May 17th, 2008 |
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The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance is pleased to announce the establishment of the annual Frances Paul Lyons/Almas Paul/Lillian & Varnum Paul Playwriting and Screenwriting Award, a $10,000 prize to be awarded for the first time in 2009 for a new play or screenplay based on Armenian themes. One award of $10,000 will be made annually to the winning script. The award will be presented publicly at events on both the west and east coasts. The award will be administered by the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance which will establish a panel of noted theatre and film professionals to select the winning script. Please submit the following materials: * 3 copies of your script, with your contact information on the title page ONLY * A completed entry form * A $45.00 entry fee made out to “The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance” * A resume * A brief synopsis (one page maximum) * A character breakdown Plays and screenplays must be based on an Armenian subject, although there are no restrictions on style, location, or time period. Authors need not be of Armenian ancestry. We welcome entries from non-Armenian writers as well as those of Armenian descent. Submissions must be full-length original works or adaptations, written in English (no translations). Submitted plays and screenplays should not have had a professional production and may not be under option for professional production at the time of submission. (Workshop or college productions and staged readings are acceptable.) Writers are welcome to use the ALMA oral histories posted on our website as source material for their scripts. send: Complete MS looking for: Play specifically: Ethnic |
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| Frances Paul Lyons/Almas Paul/Lillian & Varnum Paul Award | Updated May 17th, 2008 |
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The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance is pleased to announce the establishment of the annual Frances Paul Lyons/Almas Paul/Lillian & Varnum Paul Playwriting and Screenwriting Award, a $10,000 prize to be awarded for the first time in 2009 for a new play or screenplay based on Armenian themes. One award of $10,000 will be made annually to the winning script. The award will be presented publicly at events on both the west and east coasts. The award will be administered by the Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance which will establish a panel of noted theatre and film professionals to select the winning script. Please submit the following materials: * 3 copies of your script, with your contact information on the title page ONLY * A completed entry form * A $45.00 entry fee made out to “The Armenian Dramatic Arts Alliance” * A resume * A brief synopsis (one page maximum) * A character breakdown Plays and screenplays must be based on an Armenian subject, although there are no restrictions on style, location, or time period. Authors need not be of Armenian ancestry. We welcome entries from non-Armenian writers as well as those of Armenian descent. Submissions must be full-length original works or adaptations, written in English (no translations). Submitted plays and screenplays should not have had a professional production and may not be under option for professional production at the time of submission. (Workshop or college productions and staged readings are acceptable.) Writers are welcome to use the ALMA oral histories posted on our website as source material for their scripts. send: Complete MS looking for: Screenplay specifically: Ethnic |
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| CAPE New Writer Award | Updated July 09th, 2008 |
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CAPE is dedicated to advancing diversity and creating social change by actively developing, promoting and positioning Asian Pacific Americans for key artistic and leadership roles in the entertainment industry and media arts. In keeping with the goals of CAPE, the CAPE Foundation sponsors an annual writing contest in two categories: Screenwriting and TV Writing. Winners receive (i) a $4000.00 cash prize, (ii) writing software and (iii) an opportunity to pitch their winning script to a select group of entertainment executives. In addition, staged readings of the winning screenplay have been performed. Original or spec teleplay samples based on well-known TV series (comedy or drama) by unproduced writers are to be submitted. Only original screenplays by unproduced writers are to be submitted. SEND 2 COPIES OF EACH OF YOUR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY WITH $40 NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE PER SCRIPT PAYABLE TO: THE CAPE FOUNDATION (CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) ALONG WITH COMPLETED APPLICATION, SIGNED RULES & CONDITIONS FORMS AND 100 WORD ESSAY, POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008 send: Complete MS looking for: Teleplay specifically: Ethnic |
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| CAPE New Writer Award | Updated May 24th, 2008 |
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CAPE is dedicated to advancing diversity and creating social change by actively developing, promoting and positioning Asian Pacific Americans for key artistic and leadership roles in the entertainment industry and media arts. In keeping with the goals of CAPE, the CAPE Foundation sponsors an annual writing contest in two categories: Screenwriting and TV Writing. Winners receive (i) a $4000.00 cash prize, (ii) writing software and (iii) an opportunity to pitch their winning script to a select group of entertainment executives. In addition, staged readings of the winning screenplay have been performed. Original or spec teleplay samples based on well-known TV series (comedy or drama) by unproduced writers are to be submitted. Only original screenplays by unproduced writers are to be submitted. SEND 2 COPIES OF EACH OF YOUR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY WITH $40 NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE PER SCRIPT PAYABLE TO: THE CAPE FOUNDATION (CASHIER'S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY) ALONG WITH COMPLETED APPLICATION, SIGNED RULES & CONDITIONS FORMS AND 100 WORD ESSAY, POSTMARKED BY FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2008 send: Complete MS looking for: Screenplay specifically: Ethnic |
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| Artslink Projects Award | Updated July 09th, 2008 |
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ArtsLink Projects support US artists, curators, presenters and non-profit arts organizations undertaking projects in Eastern and Central Europe, Russia, Central Asia and the Caucasus. Since 1992, ArtsLink has disbursed nearly $1.5 million in ArtsLink Projects awards. Awards are made in a given discipline on an alternate-year basis: 2009 Visual and Media Arts; 2010 Performing Arts and Literature. Applicants must be working with an artist or organization in that region and projects should be designed to benefit participants and audiences in both the US and the host country. In 2009, applications will be accepted from individual artists, presenters, and non-profit arts organizations working in visual and media arts. ArtsLink has a cycle of alternate year deadlines according to discipline. In 2010, applications will be accepted from individual artists, curators, and non-profit arts organizations working in dance, music, literature and theater. Support is provided to: create new work that draws inspiration from interaction with artists and the community in the country visited; establish mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and expertise between artists, arts organizations, and the local community; pursue artistic cooperation that will enrich creative or professional development, or has potential to expand the community's access to the art of other cultures. Examples of eligible ArtsLink Projects: A US choreographer collaborating with an Estonian composer on new work for an Estonian dance company The collaboration between a US translator and Hungarian writer on the translation and compilation of a body of poetry A US playwright conducting a series of workshops with members of the Slovenian theater community A US festival director visiting several Central European theater festivals to see work and present videos of US artists The selection process is extremely competitive. Applicants should anticipate a highly rigorous review of their work and should demonstrate compelling reasons for wanting to work in the selected country. All ArtsLink applications will be evaluated by peer review panels based on the following review criteria: Artistic excellence and merit of the applicant's work; Quality and feasibility of project plan; Potential for interactive dialogue and benefit of proposed project to both US applicant and overseas participants; Project's potential to bring the benefit of the cross-cultural exchange to other artists or audiences in both the US and the international participant's country. Students, scholars, administrators, critics, and amateur groups are not eligible to apply. In addition, projects focusing solely on research, or the production of an audio recording are not elegible. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. 2008 ArtsLink Projects awardees are not eligible. 2009 ArtsLink Projects awardees will not be eligible to apply again until 2011. In 2009, applications in performing arts and literature are not eligible. Past ArtsLink Projects awardees who have not submitted a final report are not eligible. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 2009. The earliest project start date is May 1, 2009. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2010. ArtsLink Projects awards will be announced in late April 2009. Manuscripts: Please submit one copy of an entire or excerpted original manuscript not to exceed twenty pages for prose or ten pages for poetry. Any pages submitted over the page limit will be removed. Each manuscript should be stapled. One sample publication may be submitted but is not mandatory. On a separate sheet, please submit the following information: title and date of work and a brief explanation or synopsis. send: Complete MS looking for: Any |
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| tags: $1000+ prize Fiction art book proposal contest creative non-fiction ethnic film/tv literary music narrative nonfiction no entry fee non-fiction novel photography/art play poetry regional travel/outdoors writing | |
