The IPF represent Ireland at the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), the worldwide body for photographic art. FIAP is the sole body for photographic art recognised by UNESCO and has its headquarters in Paris. FIAP offers a range of services that can be availed of by members of the IPF. The most popular of these is a range of internationally recognised distinctions, the Artist FIAP, Excellence FIAP (and levels), and Master FIAP.
The AFIAP and EFIAP distinctions are gained through a points system based on acceptances and awards at international competitions (salons). Further advancement can also be gained through the EFIAP levels. These may be applied for after holding the EFIAP distinction for a period of one year and they are the EFIAP Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
The IPF forward distinction applications to FIAP once per year and the final date for receipt of applications must be made to the IPF FIAP Liaison officer (details below) by the 28th of February each year. Results of applications are then advised by FIAP to the liaison officer within 3 months of receipt of the IPF applications.
The MFIAP application is by invitation
Application fee for each level of distinction is €50.
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download: FIAP Distinctions (276.30KB) added: 18/04/2012 The rules, criteria and process ssociated with the FIAP distinctions programme |
Part of the process is to apply for membership of FIAP, called the FIAP Photographers Card. Please note that this may be done at the same time as applying for your first distinction and is only done once. The cost for this card is also €50 and applications will also only be forwarded by the Liaison Officer once per year with such applications closing on the 28th of February each year. The form is available below:
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download: FIAP Application (367KB) added: 17/09/2010 FIAP Membership Application form |
Individuals interested in pursuing FIAP distinctions should first apply for a FIAP membership card. The FIAP Liaison Officer for Ireland is Mark Sedgwick FIPF EFIAP ESFIAP. All applications for FIAP membership and for FIAP distinctions must be made to him at :
Mark Sedgwick FIPF EFIAP ESFIAP
53 Thornhill Gardens, Celbridge,Co. Kildare
email Mark at mark@celbridgecameraclub.net
For more information on FIAP, please visit the FIAP Website
