Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Photographers

With support from The Robert Giard Foundation, Queer|Art’s first international grant of $10,000 supports the creation of work by emerging LGBTQ+ photographers. The Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Photographers is made possible entirely through support provided by The Robert Giard Foundation.

Previously known as The Robert Giard Fellowship (2008-2018), the grant is named in honor of photographer Robert Giard (1939-2002), a portrait, landscape, and figure photographer whose work focused on LGBTQ+ lives and issues. The grant focuses on supporting emerging LGBTQ+ photographers whose projects address issues of sexuality, gender, or LGBTQ+ identity. This year, the grant winner will receive $10,000, and four finalists will receive $1,250 each.

Funds can be requested to support new or ongoing work at any stage of development. For questions, email Queer|Art Awards Manager Dani Brito at dbrito@queer-art.org.

Requirements

What information does the application require?

• Contact info, narrative bio, and headshot
• Synopsis of project and strategy for exhibition
• Budget
• Work samples
• 2 professional references
• CV

What is required in the synopsis and budget?
Synopsis:

• Description of the project and the process by which it will be made. (Up to 300 words) Required
• What is your timeline for completing the work and strategy for its exhibition? (Up to 125 words) Required
• Are there any additional aspects of this work you would like the panel to be aware of? (Up to 125 words) *Not required

Budget (one page, uploaded as PDF):

• Your budget should account for how the work will be made (you do not need to include presentation costs). If the cost of production exceeds the grant amount, please indicate within the budget any confirmed funding you have received or additional funding you anticipate that will enable you to complete this project.

Application Instructions

There is a $12 application fee*

Queer|Art uses the online application software SlideRoom to organize applications. SlideRoom charges applicants for the Robert Giard Grant for Emerging LGBTQ+ Photographers a fee of $12 for each individual application. The fee does not profit Queer|Art. Please reach out to Sasha Gorjeltchan (robertgiardfoundation@gmail.com) if you would like to apply, but cannot meet this fee.