Larry Lederman Photography Fellowship
Overview
The New York Botanical Garden Humanities Institute cordially invites applicants for a nine-month Larry Lederman Photography Fellowship, awarded to an outstanding photographer whose work focuses on gardens or landscapes. The grant is awarded annually to an established or emerging photographer whose work demonstrates excellence and a creative approach to the art of landscape photography.
Reward
The selected Fellow will receive a $20,000 grant disbursed in two installments for a nine-month term, March 15 through December 15, 2025, during which time the Fellow will have complimentary access to NYBG’s 250-acre landscape and historic collections. During the nine-month term, the Fellow will pursue their personal vision of garden landscape photography in an urban setting, creating photographs that capture the aesthetic character, seasonality, and ephemeral quality of vibrant plant life.
Eligibility
The Larry Lederman Photography Fellowship is available to photographers 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen or international photographer currently authorized to work in the U.S.
Application Requirements
Artist statement. Proposal. Work samples. Resume.
