2022 IDPA

 

The 2022 Imageless Dummy Photobook Awards

We are delighted to announce that submissions for the 2022 Imageless Dummy Photobook Awards (IDPA) are now open!

Submission Deadline:  September 31^st, 2022

 Apply Here!

 

Submission Guidelines in a Nutshell:

• Must be unpublished work

• In keeping with our vision to increase the representation of East Asian voices in the global photography sphere, we are only accepting applications from individuals from East Asia* or bodies of work based in or focused on East Asian culture and communities*.

• Books must arrive in China before September 31st, 2022

 *We define ‘East Asia,' as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.

**By 'focused on East Asian culture,' we mean work either geographically located in East Asia or work that focuses on particular aspects of East Asian culture and its communities (including its diasporas). 

 

 

About IDPA

Four years ago, we established the Imageless Dummy Photobook Awards (IDPA), intending to encourage East Asian creatives to produce entire bodies of photographic work while advocating the use of print media in visual storytelling. 

Over the past 3 three years, we have received more than 300 bodies of work from over 200 creators. Each year, the IDPA entries showcase an abundance of unique creative languages and sincere artistic drive.

Photography is not only a language of documentation. It is also a medium for deep thought and imagination. The physical nature of photobooks gives the photographer a chance to realize their creative vision while also establishing a unique connection with the reader.

We believe strongly in the photobooks' timeless, almost magical, ability to amplify the power of an idea to create a symbiotic relationship between image and audience. Therefore, we are pleased and excited to announce that the 4^th annual Imageless Dummy Photobook Awards is officially open for submissions.

  Apply to 2022 IDPA here!

 

Continue reading for:

1. IDPA Prizes, Judges & Timelines
2. Application Guidelines and Need-to-Knows
3. How to Apply

 

IDPA Prizes, Judges & Timelines

2022 IDPA Panel of Judges

**Yet to be announced**

 

IDPA – Awards and Prizes

IDPA 1^st Place Prize (1 winner)

Awarded to the book selected by our judges as the best book in the competition. One winner will receive the following: 

• 5,000 RMB / $750 USD
• The winning work will be published as a zine or photobook by Imageless
• An interview and artist profile to be published on Imageless' website and social media channels

Judge's Choice Award (3 winners):

The 2022 IDPA panel of 3 judges will each select their personal favorite from the entire pool of entrants. The three winners will receive the following:

• 2,000 RMB / $300 USD
• An interview and artist profile to be published on Imageless' website and social media channels

** Regardless of winning an award, all entrants are subject to consideration to be published and promoted by Imageless. **

 

IDPA Timeline

Applications Deadline: 30th, September 2022

IDPA Shanghai Exhibition Begins:  Early October 2022

Winners Announced: Early October 2022

Shanghai IDPA Exhibition Closes:  Early November 2022

 

Application Guidelines and Need-to-Knows (PLEASE READ)

Dummy Book Requirements: 

1. All work must be your own.
2. All work must be unpublished and remain unpublished until after October 2022.
3. Only applications by individuals from East Asia* or bodies of work based in/or focused on East Asian culture** will be accepted. 
4. If your work includes the copyright of other individuals, you must ensure you have permission to include their work.
5. There are no requirements or restrictions to your dummy book's size, shape, or design.
6. All Dummy books must include photography

 *We define ‘East Asia,' as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Mongolia.

**By 'focused on East Asian culture,' we mean work either geographically located in East Asia or work that focuses on particular aspects of East Asian culture and its communities (including its diasporas). 

 

Need-to-Knows

1. We require all applicants to send dummy books to China. All applicants will need to pay the shipping fees.
2. Sending a book to China may take up to 2 weeks. Please factor that time in when applying. Overseas applicants should aim to send their dummy books by mid-September at the very latest. 
3. Imageless will not be able to send your dummy book back to you. Imageless will keep all dummy books but will only ever use them for IDPA exhibitions or to promote the events. 
4. Imageless may want to make digital scans of your book to post on our website, social media, and other digital channels for promotional purposes.  Of course, we will always attribute copyright to you, and when possible, we will add links to your website or social media.
5. All dummy book entries will appear in the IDPA exhibition(s). The first exhibition will be in Shanghai in October 2022.

Have questions? Write us an email: contact@imagelessbooks.com  

 

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply

 You can apply online through this application form.

 

You will need to prepare the following:

* An Artist Statement - a written introduction that gives deeper insight into the main elements of your work,  i.e., the history, material choices, visual languages, and themes you address.

* An Artist Bio- a simple self-introduction of you as a creator.

* Artist website and social media handles (no worries if you don't have any). 

 

 

Step 2: Send your book to us

Once you have applied through the above form. You will need to send off your dummy book to us. Please send it to the below address:

To: Imageless Studio (无像工作室）

B203 NO.4 HUBIN RD, BINHU AREA, WUXI, JIANGSU, CHINA

Phone number: +86 186 6103 8969.

The Chinese address: 江苏省 无锡市滨湖区湖滨路4号智慧无锡B203 

**Remember that it may take up to 2 weeks to send a book to China. Please factor that time in when applying. Overseas applicants should aim to send their dummy books by mid-September at the very latest. 

 

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to seeing all of your work!!

 

For any and all questions, write us an email: contact@imagelessbooks.com