Sponsored by :
Many thanks to:
van Gogh Museum – Amsterdam, Visit Breda, Provincie Brabant, Gemeente Nuenen, Vincentre – Nuenen, van Gogh Village en het Sint Lucas – Boxtel
for their valuable support & advice
AWARD INFORMATION – PRIZES
THEME for 2021 : PURE
– through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh –
Let the theme ‘PURE’ inspire you in a contemporary way.
Think out of the box, just like Vincent used to do. Surprise everyone!
Let the camera be your paint brush and participate in this contest!
INFORMATION
Enter to your best image(s) in relation to this years theme:
PURE – through the eyes of van Gogh.
All entries will be judged by our professional independent judges.
Judging is subjective, however we have a few simple guidelines for putting together your entry.
– Make sure it’s strong on its own. It should relay the story, moment or concept you want to convey.
– Trust your instincts, but also ask the advice of those you trust.
Sometimes you need another opinion to improve your edit.
Ask someone with a good eye, be it another artist, or a creative who has experience in the field.
STUDENT AWARD
In addition to the Vincent van Gogh Photo Award, this edition will also include a competition for students.
This competition is co-organized by the SintLucas.
All students can participate in the Student Award,
and students of the SintLucas are requested to registrate with their personal SintLucas email address.
VINCENT VAN GOGH PHOTO AWARD STUDENT AWARD
PRIZES
WINNER : € 1000 € 500
SECOND PLACE : € 500 € 250
THIRD PLACE : € 250 € 125
CHARITY ENTRY FEE*
ONE SINGLE IMAGE : € 10 € 5
TWO SINGLE IMAGES : € 15 € 7
THREE SINGLE IMAGES : € 20 € 10
Max. Three (3) Single Digital Images per Entry
You may enter as many entries as you like
*Entry Fees will be donated to our selected charity:
The UNICEF – WASH ( water, sanitation and hygiene ) program
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Enabling every child access to safe water
PARTICIPANTS 2017 & 2019
ALL 50 WINNING ENTRIES will be published in the on-line Winner Gallery and during the fall of 2021, be exposed during an outdoor exhibition
in the historic City center of Nuenen – The Netherlands, where Van Gogh created most of his works
ENTER IN THREE EASY STEPS
STEP 1 : REGISTER – yourself
STEP 2 : PAY – your charity entry fee
STEP 3 : SEND – your digital image(s)
THERE IS NO RISK TO ENTER
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All photographers retain their copyright.
Winning work will only be published in the online gallery and in promotion related to the Vincent van Gogh Photo Award.
This will included print and a three week outdoor exhibition in the city center of Nuenen – the Netherlands
ENTRY SUBMISSION PERIOD :
MARCH 30, 2020 – MARCH 30, 2021#
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The winning 50 nominees will be announced on September 1, 2021
By registrating you accept the rules & terms of the Vincent van Gogh Photo Award
THE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION
As from the 11 th of September of 2021, ALL WINNING ENTRIES will be 2,5 weeks exposed
during AN OUTDOOR EXHIBITION in the Park in the center of the city of Nuenen – the Netherlands.
PARK – VAN GOGH MONUMENT
VINCENTRE
PARK – THE POTATO EATERS
OUR JUDGES
VINCENT VAN GOGH PHOTO AWARD
Martijn Pronk
Chairman of the Jury - van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Martijn Pronk has been working as Head of Communications at the Vincent van Gogh Museum since February 2017. Previously he worked for 10 years at the Rijsmuseum in Amsterdam.
For Martijn, the large international group of fans, Vincent‘s unique story and digital developments together form a wonderful basis for further expanding the Van Gogh Museum’s success. "We want to surprise and inspire people"
Jac Mostert
Photographer & Photo Union Master class, Delft
Jac Mostert takes a seat on the jury on behalf of the Dutch Photo Union. Jac is a very experienced photographer with a specialty: “street photography with a historical background in a contemporary setting, in which the unreal reality is captured. He has participated in various exhibitions and gives lectures about his photography, but also discusses photography of others. He is an experienced jury member and member of the Dutch Group Union masters class.
Peter Verver
Photographer & Photography teacher SintLucas, Eindhoven
Peter Verver has been an image maker / photographer since 1982 and has been responsible for various national and international advertising campaigns for major brands. Since 2011, he is also a teacher in photography and film training at the SintLucas in Eindhoven where he tries to inspire students with his many years of experience. Peter takes a seat on the jury on behalf of SintLucas.
Stijn Rompa
Founder / Owner - Stijn Rompa photography, Dongen
Stijn Rompa is an enthusiastic freelance photographer who is characterized by his aesthetic view of image communication.
In his photographic work in search of stillness.
In his studio, he builds his own spaces that form the decor and subject matter for his photographs.
With an eye for composition, lines and lighting, he searches within the decor for an image that brings tranquility.
Web link: www.vangoghmuseum.nl
Web link: www.fotobond.nl
Web link: www.sintlucas.nl
Web link: www.stijnrompa.nl
STUDENT AWARD
Ad Vereijken
Photographer / co Owner - Foto ID, Helmond
Ad Vereijken photographer and a member of Master of Photography Netherlands and his wife Annelies Roskam are the driving forces behind Foto ID. Both have over 20 years of experience in photography and have been joining forces since 2016.
“It remains special to capture the power of emotion or the strength of a company in a creative image”
Ad has been training photography students for years.
John Geven
Founder / Owner - John Geven Studio’s, Nuenen
John Geven Studio‘s has a divers portfolio of customers ranging from Multinationals to celebrities, sports-clubs and private persons. Together with his team, John has a clear own signature when it comes to professional photography. In 2007 his works were exposed in the exposition ’From Hero to Zero‘ in the ’Oude Kerk’ in Amsterdam, followed by the exposition at the Technical University of Eindhoven.
Web link: www.fotoid.nl
Web link: www.johngevenfotografie.nl
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION’S
For retrieving the answer : Click on the question
WHAT IS AN ENTRY?
An entry consists of one, two or max. three digital image(s).
IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF ENTRIES THAT I CAN ENTER?
No, you may enter as many entries (of max. three digital images) as you like.
WHAT DOES THE "PURE" THEME INCLUDE?
Pure is unmistakable for the work of Vincent van Gogh and was partly chosen as the theme for this 3rd. Vincent van Gogh Photo Award edition
An inspiring theme with many creative possibilities and freedom, and certainly something that plays in the present time.
– Is water still pure?
– Our food?
– Nature?
– Are people still pure and who and what are they, especially in this age of social media?
– Can we still be pure?
We are looking for these topics.
The possibilities are endless!! Be inspired by our theme, with your images!
There is no need to refer to-, or incorporate Vincent van Gogh or Nuenen in the photo(s).
The title of this event is a tribute to Vincent.
He recorded with a brush, what he saw and experienced.
You can do this through the lens of the camera, because maybe your picture hangs in the living and working world of Vincent in his period in Nuenen!
Let your inspiration as a photographer take its course.
HOW ARE THE ENTRIES JUDGED?
All entries will be judged by our professional independent judges.
Judging is subjective, however we have a few simple guidelines for putting together your entry.
- Make sure it’s strong on its own. It should relay the story, moment or concept you want to convey.
- Trust your instincts, but also ask the advice of those you trust.
Sometimes you need another opinion to improve your edit.
Ask someone with a good eye, be it another artist, or a creative who has experience in the field.
IS THERE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN MY PHOTOS MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO QUALIFY FOR THIS AWARD?
No, there are no time frame restrictions for this award.
WHAT FORMAT SHOULD I SAVE MY DIGITAL IMAGES?
Each digital image should be send without edges, watermarks or logo’s in JPG format of minimal 3,000 pixels (longest side) 300 dpi and with a file size of at least 2 MB and preferably not more then 4 MB.
Images may be color profiled in RGB, Adobe-1998, or not color-managed.
The filename consist of your (registration) name, followed by the title of the photo, the date and place – when/where the photo was made and the photo number (1,2 or 3). Example : Me-Nature02.12.2016-Amsterdam1
I HAVE ENTERED MY PHOTO IN ANOTHER COMPETITION. DOES THIS DISQUALIFY MY ENTRY?
No, we allow images that have been entered or have won in other photo competitions, including other contests.
SHOULD I WATERMARK MY IMAGES?
No, we will appropriately credit all winning photographers.
WILL MY IMAGES BE SOLD?
No. You retain copyright to your photograph and we will not sell your photo entry for a fee.
All entries will be posted online so that viewers may view all entries.
Winning entries will be used in connection with the promotion of the Award for a period of 24 months from the date winners are notified.
WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
The approx. 50 winning nominees will be announced on September 1 – 2021 and placed in the winners gallery on the site.
The winners will be personally contacted by us, about two weeks before the official prize award ceremony at the Vincentre in Nuenen, the Netherlands.
The winning entries and nominees will be exposed during a three week outdoor exhibition during the fall of 2021
Please do not call or e-mail about the status of your entries.
First winner 2017 :
Bartlomiej Jurecki – Polen
OUR SPONSORS
Profoto was founded in Stockholm in 1968 by photographer and engineer Eckhard Heine and photography equipment retailer Conny Dufgran. Their relationship Began When Conny solar Eckhard a flash unit That did not work. Annoyed with the faulty unit, Eckhard went home to invent a new type of flash. He Returned a couple of weeks later with a superior unit. A few years after That, Eckhard and Conny exhibited the first Pro-1 generator at the Photokina tradeshow in Cologne. It was an instant success. Profoto was born. With a bang.
Today, our products are used by the best in the industry. Whether it be on a billboard or in a fashion magazine, there’s a good chance That the image you are looking at was created with the help of our lights. But eventhough we Continuously refine and improvement our equipment, we stay true to Eckhard’s and Conny’s ideals.
We Still Believe That A Light Shaping Tool Should feel right, sound right and be aesthetically pleasing. Just like the painter’s brush or the musician’s instrument, its shape Should Reflect its function. We will never let technology rule over the artist. Our tools are not Obstacles but lighting solutions, Designed to help you turn your ambition into reality.
Weblink profoto: www.profoto.com
ABOUT US
Rotary Club – Nuenen
As Rotary Club Nuenen we are part of Rotary International, an international service organization of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive and lasting change in our communities.
Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective.
Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable in providing humanitarian services, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
Weblink Rotary International: www.rotary.org/en
OUR CHARITY
ENTRY FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE FOLLOWING CHARITY:
WASH – Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices are essential for the survival and development of children. Today, there are around 2.4 billion people who do not use improved sanitation, and 663 million who do not have access to improved water sources.
Without these basic needs, the lives of millions of children are at risk. For children under five, water- and sanitation-related diseases are one of the leading causes of death. Every day, over 800 children die from preventable diseases caused by poor water, and a lack of sanitation and hygiene.
UNICEF’s water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) team works in over 100 countries worldwide to improve water and sanitation services, as well as basic hygiene practices. Last year, UNICEF’s efforts provided nearly 14 million people with clean water and over 11 million with basic toilets.
In times of crisis children are particularly vulnerable; UNICEF responds and provides emergency relief to those in need.
Interested in what this means and how far would you like to walk for water?
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Click on the UNICEF logo above and watch the video
Weblink UNICEF: www.unicef.org
