Scotiabank posted this for my Friday short list press conference in Toronto

Media Alert/Photo-Op: Scotiabank Photography Award 2012 Shortlist Announcement

TORONTO, March 14, 2012 /CNW/ - On Friday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. the shortlist for the 2nd Annual Scotiabank Photography Award (SPA) will be announced at Scotia Plaza. The SPA is the largest and most generous peer reviewed celebration of excellence in Canadian contemporary photography. Created to raise the international profile of Canada's leading photographic artists, SPA is a truly national award that provides more than $100,000 in winner support. Three nominees will be announced as SPA finalists today.

What:	Shortlist announcement for 2012 Scotiabank Photography Award
	Preview of shortlist nominee images
Where:	Scotia Plaza
	44 King Street West, 4th floor
	Schooner Room
When:	Friday, March 16
	10:00 a.m.
Who:	Ed Burtynsky, Chair SPA; and one of Canada's most respected photographers
	John Doig, Senior Vice President - Toronto Region, Scotiabank
	Jane Nokes, Executive Director SPA; Director of the Fine Art Collection and Corporate Archives, Scotiabank

Additional information:
A panel of 12 experts comprised of art gallery directors, curators, practicing artists, professors, writers and critics from across Canada nominated the Canadian photographic artists to the jurors. The 2012 SPA winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 9, 2012.
For more information please visit: http://www.scotiabankphotoaward.com/index.html
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $45 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.
 

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SCotiabank Photography Award (SPA)

 

2012 Shortlist to be announced friday, march 16

 

TORONTO, ON (29/02/2012) -  The Scotiabank Photography Award (SPA) will announce its three shortlisted finalists on Friday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Scotia Plaza, 44 King St. West, 4th floor, Schooner Room. Now in its second year, the SPA was created to raise the international profile of Canada’s leading photographic artists and is the largest annual peer reviewed celebration of excellence in Canadian contemporary photography. 

 

“The SPA helps build recognition for Canadian artists with a developed body of work and who are building a following,” said Jane Nokes, Director of the Fine Art Collection and Corporate Archives at Scotiabank. “The award celebrates contemporary Canadian photographers whose work is enjoyed by, and adds to, the richness of communities across the country."

 

The SPA was conceived and developed by Ed Burtynsky, one of Canada’s most respected photographers and Jane Nokes, Director of the Fine Art Collection and Corporate Archives at Scotiabank Group. Mr. Burtynsky is Chair of SPA and Jane Nokes is Executive Director. Both serve on the Board of the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival, the largest photography festival in the world.

 

The three 2012 SPA shortlist finalists were chosen from a field of 12 nominees. The SPA winner will receive a cash prize of $50,000 and have a book of their works published and distributed world-wide by internationally-renowned art photography publisher Steidl (Germany). The winner will also be featured at their own curated exhibition at the following year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival. This year's SPA winner will be announced on May 9, 2012. A $1500 honorarium will be awarded to the nominator of the winning photographer and the two runner-up finalists will each receive a $5000 cash prize.

 

For more information on SPA please visit: http://www.scotiabankphotoaward.com/index.html

 

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $45 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

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Media are requested to contact Stephen Weir & Associates to cover the announcement & unveiling:

Stephen Weir:            416-489-5868       cell: 416-801-3101   stephen@stephenweir.com

Linda Crane:                 905-257-6033      cell: 416-727-0112   cranepr@cogeco.ca

or

Crystal Jongeward, Scotiabank

Phone: 416.933.3056

Email: crystal.jongeward@scotiabank.com