[artinfo] The International Summer School of Photography 2008: Call for Applications

[Sára Stenczer]

Riga, 21 May 2008


The International Summer School of Photography 2008: Call for Applications


We are pleased to announce that the application for 3rd International
Summer School of Photography 2008 (ISSP) is now open! ISSP shall take
place in Ludza, Latvia from August 2 to 10, 2008.

The goals of the ISSP are to educate young photographers, expanding and
deepening their perception of the genre. Since its launch in 2006, the
event has received excellent feedback from both participants and teachers.
The summer school is seen as important contribution to building a platform
for creative dialogue among the young photographers in Latvia and
internationally.

ISSP 2008 will offer 5 thematic workshops, led by distingushed photography
professionals from Spain, Greece, Hungary, Germany and Latvia. 50
participants (10 per workshop) will be selected based on application
forms. Participation is open to students from Latvia and other countries –
foreign applicants are welcome to apply!

We invite interested individuals fulfilling the general requirements to
send in their applications till 12 June, 2008. The results of the
selection process will be communicated by the end of June.

To find out more about the ISSP and to download the application form, see:

www.photoschool.lv


Contact info:

Baiba Tetere
ISSP coordinator
SO 'Biba&masas'
Riga, Latvia
Baiba.tetere at photoschool.lv
+ 371 29434935