At the initiative of the Alderwoman for Culture of the City of Brussels, the Germaine Van Parys Award returns for a second edition. By providing funding for women working in photography, this award aims to raise the profile of their work. The goal is to make up for the lack of diversity in the profession.

Heiress to a strong documentary tradition, Belgian photography has for too long been the privilege of a few. The lack of women’s stories in the media, museums and galleries has perpetuated gender inequalities. The Belgian photography sector, which is particularly rich in terms of training, now reflects another reality: the number of women studying or working as photographers is constantly rising. The winners of the Germaine Van Parys 2024 Award, Marie Sordat and Cécili Matureli (student prize), bear witness to this.

To take things even further, the Germaine Van Parys Award is taking on a new form this year, offering a production grant and three mentoring grants. This new formula makes it possible both to support an original project by an established artist and to support a new generation of women photographers, by enabling them to explore their documentary approach in greater depth through a ten-month programme.

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