Arts journalists worldwide are eligible for this award.

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation, in collaboration with The Observer, is accepting applications for the Observer/Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism.

The prize will award the best writing on new work in the arts that has not previously been published, whether in print or on the internet. The winning essay might take the form of an interview or profile of a writer, artist or musician; a piece on a new artistic movement or venture; or a review of a book, film, a concert, a ballet or a stage play. The word limit for entries is 1,500.

When choosing the winner, the judges will be looking for imaginative, original, and thought-provoking arts journalism that would be suitable for publication in the Observer. They will be looking for emerging talent, innovative approaches and writing from outside the mainstream, and are especially interested in entries from those who have not previously had work published by major media organizations.

The winner will receive £2,000 (about US$3,109). The entry fee is GBP£10 (about US$15.5).

The application deadline is September 15.

For more information, click here: http://www.anthonyburgess.org/about-the-foundation/observer-competition

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