Who: The Espy Photography award invites submissions from visual artists involved in the practice of Photography.

What: This year’s exhibition will once again be held at Elysium gallery, Swansea, UK and wants photographers to engage with the topic of Urban & Rural. Espy wants to encourage traditional photography along with modern and experimental techniques.

Details: There is a prize total of £1200. There will be the main Espy award (£800), a student prize (£200) and people’s prize (£200). This year’s judges are 2001 turner prize shortlisted artist Richard Billingham and Photography program co-ordinator of Coleg Sir Gar, Wales, Iain Davies.

Submission fee: £15 (£5 students) each artist can submit up to 5 pieces of work.

Deadline for submissions: 07/02/2014 (work will be judged between 10th – 14th Feb and artists will be notified by 17th February)

Exhibition: 7th – 29th March 2014

How to apply: visit www.elysiumgallery.com to download an application form