“Cultures on my street” is a photo initiative of the European Union. In the framework of the European Year of Intercultural Dialogue 2008, this competition challenges everyone living in the EU to grab a camera and capture their vision of intercultural dialogue.

Entries for “Cultures on my street” can be uploaded on the competition’s website www.street-cultures.eu. There are no borders to your imagination – the only condition is that the photographic work depicts your vision of intercultural dialogue. Inspiration for the theme could be found, for example, in the fields of education, religion, migration, science, culture, minority groups, youth, or anywhere where you see intercultural dialogue taking place. Editing and retouching of photos is allowed as well as submitting photo collages and montages.

The deadline for entries is 30 June 2008 and altogether four winners will be selected from all valid entries. Three of them will be chosen by a jury of established artists and leading figures on intercultural issues. The jury will judge the entries according to their interpretation of the topic, creativity, clarity of message as well as on their universal appeal. The fourth winner, for “the Public’s Favourite” award, will be chosen from 20 preselected finalists through online voting by visitors to the competition website. So, remember to tell your family and friends to check out the site and feel free to cast your vote for your fellow photographers.

If you have questions related to the photo competition, please send an email to info@street-cultures.eu