Dear Dave, Fellowships

This contest is now closed for submissions

Host: Dear Dave Magazine

Territory: Worldwide

Theme(s): Open

Eligibility: Open to all

Entry Fees: $18

Prize(s): Book

HAVE YOUR WORK SEEN BY THIS VISIONARY GROUP OF CURATORS, EDITORS, GALLERISTS AND ARTISTS.

THREE RECIPIENTS WILL BE CHOSEN TO HAVE A PORTFOLIO IN A FORTHCOMING ISSUE OF DEAR DAVE, AND THE 40 ENTRANTS WHO RECEIVE THE HIGHEST RANKINGS WILL HAVE A PORTFOLIO IN THE FELLOWSHIP ARCHIVE ON THE DEAR DAVE, WEBSITE.

Since 2007, Dear Dave, magazine has been supporting the publication of photographers and writers, and the fellowship fosters the continued conversation about the medium through idiosyncratic, and underrepresented work.

Have your work seen by curators, editors, gallerists, and artists. Three recipients will earn a portfolio in Dear Dave, and 40 top entrants will be featured in the Fellowship Archive on the Dear Dave, website.

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