Make an exhibition of yourself in museum photography competition
The Yorkshire Sculpture Park wasn't the only winner in The Art Fund's search for Museum of the Year in 2014. Keen photographer William Lawson also came up trumps in the Museum of the Year Photography Competition with his still of the succesful park. And this year, it could be your photo that earns top billing.
Six museums have once again been shortlisted for Museum of the Year 2015, including Dunham Massey (National Trust), Altrincham; Imperial War Museum London; The MAC, Belfast; Oxford University Museum of Natural History; HM Tower of London (Historic Royal Palaces) and The Whitworth, Manchester.
In tandem, organiser The Art Fund is calling on amateur photographers and smartphone snappers to send in their best shots of any of the six shortlisted museums.
It is is looking for images that most creatively represent the six finalists, whether that's the architecture, showcase a favourite object in the collection or be a snapshot of visitors enjoying the space.
Museum of the Year Shortlist
It'll be judged by renowned documentary photographer Martin Parr, who is also the official photographer for the overall prize, and has created a special collection celebrating each museum. Entries should be submitted to the Art Fund website.
Martin Parr said: “With strange objects, striking buildings and hoards of visitors, museums are wonderful places to capture on camera. We’re calling for Britain’s amateur photographers to celebrate six of the nation’s finest museums and send us snapshots that showcase the Museum of the Year shortlist.”
Participants must be over 18 years old and the deadline for submissions is Sunday 31 May. The winner will be chosen by a public online vote with the winner announced on 25 June.
Previous winners of Museum of the Year have been diverse in scale - from the British Museum in 2011 to Walthamstow’s William Morris Gallery in 2013. Last year’s winner was the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, an outdoor museum cited for its “perfect fusion of art and landscape” and its major projects with artists such as Ai Weiwei.
The announcement of the 2015 winner will be made at Tate Modern on Wednesday 1 July 2015.
Shortlist for Museum of the Year 2015
| Dunham Massey (National Trust), Altrincham | Imperial War Museum London | The MAC, Belfast |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford University Museum of Natural History | HM Tower of London (Historic Royal Palaces) | The Whitworth, Manchester |
