DEADLINE TODAY: Oregon Humanities submissions

Oregon Humanities is looking for cover images for their Summer issue, as well as other forms of journalism.

“For the Summer 2019 issue of Oregon Humanities, we want to hear your stories, ideas, thoughts, and arguments on the word “adapt.” Share an experience about conforming in response to some sort of pressure. Tell us what it takes to alter and revamp a system that needs to change. Explore a historical or current event that shows the process and outcome of adaptation.

We especially appreciate good stories and fresh ideas, particularly if they relate to challenging questions, diverse perspectives, and just communities. Tell us something we’ve never heard before. Show us something from a different angle. Make us feel, see, hear, smell the world anew.

“If you are interested in contributing to this issue, please read past issues and the guidelines for writers. Please note that at this time, we only accept work by writers who reside in Oregon. Then, submit one proposal or one draft by Wednesday, March 13, 2019, to k.holt@oregonhumanities.org to Kathleen Holt, Editor, Oregon Humanities magazine.”

Blue Earth Alliance project deadline: July 20

As editorial outlets struggle and avenues for publication change, raising funds to work on long-term photography projects can be daunting. Here’s one resource that has helped more than 100 photographers complete their world-changing projects:

I serve on the board of Blue Earth Alliance, and our next deadline for photography project applications is TOMORROW, July 20.

Blue Earth Alliance offers fiscal sponsorship to documentary projects that align with our mission. As a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, Blue Earth Alliance is eligible to receive grants and tax-deductible contributions from private foundations, individuals, or other entities. We extend that exempt status to accepted project photographers allowing them to seek such grants and tax deductible donations.  We do not provide direct funding or grants to projects.

Blue Earth Alliance sponsors documentary projects that educate the public about critical environmental and social issues. We are primarily interested in work that is educational and informational in nature and will consider proposals of any geographic scope involving the photographic and motion picture mediums. Our standard contract sponsors the project for two years. We are particularly interested in under-represented stories and voices.

Please apply, and/or hit me up with questions!

— Tom