What are the ICP Awards?
The International Conservation Photography Awards (ICP Awards), is a premier worldwide photography event. The biennial juried photo competition, along with awarding cash and merchandise to selected photographers, will include an online exhibit, a six week museum gallery show at the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle, Washington, and publication in a prestigious photography magazine. The selected prints will celebrate the world's diversity along with the creativity and originality of photographers.
Known for his passionate advocacy of the environment, nature photographer Art Wolfe created a conservation-themed photo contest in 1997 as "an event for the advancement of photogaphy as a unique medium, capable of bringing awareness and preservation to our environment through art." The 2008 International Conservation Photography Awards is the latest incarnation of Art Wolfe's vision. The ICP Awards is a biennial (every two years) community event involving foundations, sponsors, politicians, and photographers to promote environmental and cultural conservation.
Our mission is:
- To harness the potential of amateur and professional photographers around the world who are not yet involved in environmental and cultural conservation.
- To recognize and reward excellence in conservation photography.
- To educate, inspire and motivate the public through a photographic exhibition that will create a sense of urgency and move people to take action.
The ICP Awards are open to all photographers worldwide.
Dates to Remember
The entry period for the 2008 contest is now closed. The next entry period will open in January 2010.
The 2008 ICP Awards Exhibit will be displayed from August 30, 2008 until October 12, 2008 at the Museum of History and Industry, located in McCurdy Park at 2700 24th Avenue East, Seattle, WA.
