Terms and Conditions for the Cortona On The Move | BarTur Grant

1. Introduction

• By entering the competition, entrants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

• Any deviation from these terms may result in disqualification.

2. Eligibility to Enter

• Open to professionals working in journalism or documentary photography.

• Two grant categories:

• $30,000 Grant for established professionals.

• $5,000 Grant for photographers under 30 years of age.

• Detailed eligibility documentation is required as outlined above.

• See here for full Eligibility Criteria.

3. Opening and Closing Dates

• Opening Date: 19th December 2025

• Closing Date: 16th April 2026, 23:59 GMT.

• Submissions received after the closing date will not be considered.

• The organizers reserve the right to extend the closing date if necessary.

4. Submission and Acceptance

• All entries must be submitted via the official competition website (Picter).

• Submissions must focus on an in-progress project.

• Still images are required; additional media like video or drawings may be included to enrich the narrative.

• Entrants must provide accurate personal details for communication purposes.

5. Copyright and Permissions

• Entrants retain full copyright over their submitted work.

• Entrants must confirm that their work is original and that they hold all necessary permissions, including from identifiable individuals and property owners.

• Entrants indemnify the organizers against claims related to copyright or permission issues.

6. Licensing

• Entrants grant a non-exclusive license to the organizers to reproduce and display work for competition-related purposes, including exhibitions, publications, and promotions.

• Prints made for touring exhibitions will remain the property of the organizers.

• Entrants retain full commercial rights outside the scope of competition-related activities.

7. Selection Process

• Submissions will be judged on:

• Technical skill

• Originality

• Creativity

• Relevance to the competition theme

• Shortlisted entrants must provide additional materials, including artist statements, upon request.

• Judges' decisions are final.

8. Timeline

• Shortlisted Entrants Notified: May 2026.

• Finalist Interviews: June 2026.

• Winners Announced: July 2026, at Cortona On The Move Festival.

• Final Work Delivered: 15th March 2027, for exhibition in July 2027.

9. Prizes

• Total cash prizes: $40,000.

• 1 x $30,000 grant for the main winner.

• 2 x $5,000 grants for emerging photographers.

• Professional and emerging Winners will have their work exhibited at Cortona On The Move in July 2027.

• Travel and accommodation for the Professional Winner to attend the festival will be covered.

10. Publicity and Data Protection

• Entrants agree to participate in promotional activities, including exhibitions and media coverage.

• Personal data will be stored securely and used solely for competition-related purposes in accordance with data protection laws.

11. General Terms

• Organizers reserve the right to modify these terms, withdraw inappropriate entries, or disqualify entries that breach rules.

• Entries cannot be withdrawn after submission unless significant permission issues arise.

• Entrants release organizers from claims or damages arising from participation in the competition.