2009 WIP/Lightside Individual Project Grant

In 2009 Lightside teamed up with LTI, Women in Photography and Humble Arts Foundation to create the first annual WIP / Lightside / LTI Individual Project Grant. This vendor sponsored grant is open to women artists and photographers worldwide and is intended to support new or ongoing works.

Erika Larson was awarded the $3000.00 grant for her project: Sami, The People.

Erica Allen was awarded the $500.00 runner-up prize for her series: Untitled Gentleman.

Click the "images" link below to see the lead photograph from each artist. Clicking here will redirect you to the wipnyc.org site where you can review the extended portfolios and artist statements from both projects.