Atlanta, GA—American Photographic Artists (APA) established the APA/Lucie Foundation Scholarship, which is available to a deserving professional photographer for a specific project in the amount of $5,000. Through APA’s partnership with the Lucie Foundation and beginning in the 2012 grant cycle, the scholarship’s goal is to support and encourage growth and professional development, and advance professional photography.
“This is the first year we are offering our own photography scholarship, and I’m very proud to be a part of the program,” said APA’s president, Theresa Raffetto. “Tony Gale and Michael Grecco, who head our scholarship committee, worked diligently to make this a reality. Partnering with the Lucie Foundation has been a wonderful collaboration and we are grateful for the support they have offered.”
Professional photographers interested in applying for the scholarship will be asked to write a one-page description of the project for which they are seeking funding. Applicants can apply online at luciefoundation.org/education/scholarship-APA_2011_2012.php until April 30, 2012.
“As a photographic educator I see the need for new ways to help photographers along their individual path,” added APA national board member and APA New York Chapter representative, Tony Gale. “By joining with the Lucies on this scholarship, I see tremendous potential to continue to make a very positive impact on the photographic industry.”
The photography scholarship selection committee will be comprised of one representative from APA, as well as the Lucie Foundation founder, Hossein Farmani, and executive director of the foundation, Cat Jimenez.
The Lucie Foundation’s support of photography is broad, from photojournalism to fashion photography, digital to medium format, including every other category and subcategory. The organization’s concern isn’t with genre, but rather to support visionaries producing work that is at once gripping and original.
American Photographic Artists is a national organization run by and for professional photographers. With a culture that promotes a spirit of mutual cooperation, sharing and support, APA offers benefits, educational programs and business resources to help members achieve their professional and artistic goals. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with chapters in Los Angeles, the Midwest, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Charlotte, the Northwest and Washington, DC. apanational.com
