Press Release: 1st May 2023
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant announces rebrand, new website and the launch of the next exciting stage of its journey, partnering with Canon Europe, The Guardian and The British Centre of Photography, amongst others, to support young and emerging photojournalists across the globe.
For the last 3 decades, The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant (IPPG) has championed young and emerging photographers as they embark on their career in the world of photojournalism. Each year, the IPPG recipient receives financial support, mentorship and ongoing assistance for the promotion of their work.
Following on from the incredible success in raising funds at the IP x Phillips Auction in November 2021, the IPPG has increased the prize money awarded to £10,000/year. Renowned multidisciplinary design agency TC&Friends has also completed a major rebrand for the charity, including building a dynamic new website which showcases recipients’ incredible work alongside a host of exciting features including a new interactive map of all previous winners’ locations - a valuable resource for photographic commissioners who are looking to work with talented photojournalists from around the world.
© Rasha Al Jundi | 2022 Winner of The Tom Stoddart Award for Excellence
The IPPG are proud to announce that The Guardian is our new media partner and we are honoured to be continuing our long-term partnership with Canon Europe who sponsor the grant and print the recipients’ exhibition portfolios.
We’ve initiated an impressive advisory board, headed by British photographer and former Ian Parry recipient Simon Roberts and comprising such highly respected individuals as photographic artist Aida Muluneh, Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer Muhammed Muheisen, the Guardian’s Head of Photography Fiona Shields and Creative Director & Editor Tony Chambers, who will help guide our future. In addition, The Centre of British Photography will be partnering with the IPPG for the annual
photographic exhibition of its recipients launching in 2024. Founder of the IPPG Aidan Sullivan has handed over the title of Exec Director to 1992 IPPG recipient and co-curator of the Incite Project Harriet Logan, but remains chairman and founder. We are delighted to announce the Legacy of War Foundation will be assigning the grant recipient to document one of its projects under the guidance and mentorship of the founder and CEO, renowned photojournalist Giles Duley.
© Petra-Basnakova | 2022 Winner of The Canon Award for Potential
Come and see us in the Discovery Section at this year’s Photo London at Somerset House, running 10th - 14th May where The IPPG will be showcasing the last 3 years of grant recipients’ work, as well as an exhibition of photojournalism submitted to the IPPG since it began 30 years ago, prints will be available to purchase directly from Stand D21 for the duration of the fair.
Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant presents - Lynsey Addario in conversation with Fiona Shields | Thursday 11th May 2023 @ Somerset House 18:30 - 19:30 - TICKETS HERE.
Notes to editors
The Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant started over 30 years ago in honour of photojournalist Ian Parry who died while on assignment for The Sunday Times during the Romanian revolution in 1989 at the age of 24. A globally reaching open call is held each year, spotlighting new talent in the field of photojournalism. Our entries have always been global and diverse, our gender split of applicants has also been 50/50.