For the fourth consecutive year, Petrobas Energia and Buenos Aires Photo invites artists to participate in the photo contest "Petrobras-Buenos Aires Photo 2009 edition," in conjunction with the fifth edition of the Photography Fair to be held in October at the Palais de Glace. The event, one of the most important in the art market, aims to support artists and disseminate new photographic manifestations. With the predecessor of the 2008 edition where 1359 applications were received, the new edition of the Petrobras-Buenos Aires Photo Award is presented this time with the renewed objective of consolidating its presence in Argentina¿s cultural market. A highly qualified jury composed of Victoria Verlichak, Eduardo Villar, Alicia de Arteaga, Rodrigo Alonso and Julio Sánchez will be in charge of selecting the twelve finalists in competition for the award. This edition presents a new format for the prize, with an award of $14,000 and $6000 for first and second place respectively. The remaining 10 finalists will form part of the exhibit of the 12 works in the Petrobras space within the fair. The deadline for submitting entries is September 11, 2009. The rules of the event are available at www.buenosairesphoto.com and www.artealdia.com