Apply now for Western Kentucky University’s Mountain Workshops in Murray, Kentucky: Oct. 27-31, 2009!

Are you a creative professional or talented student interested in strengthening your skills and engaging your passion for visual storytelling? Now in its 33rd year, Western Kentucky University’s photojournalism department is offering it’s annual Mountain Workshops series in Murray, Kentucky this coming fall. This formative experience consists of an inspiring and information-packed 5-day program that will hone your abilities and broaden your knowledge.

Three workshops are offered concurrently in Photojournalism, Multimedia and Picture Editing. Photojournalism applicants can apply by submitting a Web site link or a 10-image portfolio and resume on CD/DVD. Multimedia applicants must submit a 20-image portfolio, two multimedia slideshows and resume by disk or a Web site link. There is no portfolio requirement for Picture Editing workshop applicants, simply a resume. All applicants must also complete this short application form.

Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements, lodging and food during the workshops, however, hotels are cheap, starting at around $60, and there are a myriad of restaurants in the area. The closest major airport is located in Nashville, TN.

The workshops are taught by a group of award-winning faculty and staff who will challenge participants to produce increasingly compelling work during the course of the program. While there is no application deadline, interested parties are encouraged to apply soon because of the sought after nature of these programs and the limited number of available spaces!