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CALL for ENTRIES: Impromptu

Learn more about the Impromptu exhibit at the Darkroom Gallery!MENU,
s’il vous plait

I have weekly menus for breakfasts, lunches & dinners.  I tried being spontaneous by buying pieces & parts in the right amounts & putting it together on the fly.  But, I only made it one summer.  I have learned if I don’t make a plan & do the prep each morning, we end up eating lazy.  That means pizza or wings or burgers, and that’s not always the best choice–even homemade.  For now, I’ll keep my impromptu moments out of my kitchen and leave them to my art.  How about you?

Check out this Call for Entries from the Darkroom Gallery (Essex Junction, VT) for Impromptu.  Low entry ($24) & free matting & framing.  Love this theme…

*Editor’s Note: Please make sure to let them know that you found the Call on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com. I have a soft spot for this gallery, and I want them to know they have our support…

Learn more about the Impromptu exhibit at the Darkroom Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
Impromptu

To capture in an instant, an unexpected scene, the unscripted interaction, serendipitous magic in a single shot.

The medium of photography skillfully lends itself to chance.  In certain instances the medium is defined by how rapidly a single shot can be fired and, in turn, art created.

Just as an improv actor steps onto the stage without any thoughts or goals is his/her head we are looking for the images you took off the cuff that the very telling, thoughtful and insightful ones. Photographs that succeed because they aren’t staged.  Work that encapsulates a plot line, a “scene of crime” or unique character-driven exchange.

Learn more about the Darkroom Gallery online!These haphazard interpretations of reality can be monumentally powerful, humorous, heart-rending or sublime.  A moment, frozen forever through the lens of our cameras.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists 18+

MEDIA: Photography

DEADLINE: May 14, 2014

NOTIFICATION: May 20, 2014

ENTRY FEE: Up to 4 for $24 US for on-line & $29 by email

JUROR:  Pulitzer Prize-winning photo editor and creative consultant Stella Kramer has worked with such top publications as The New York Times, Newsweek, People, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly. Based in New York City, Stella works nationally and internationally as a private consultant, to help photographers strengthen their creative eye, put together the strongest portfolios and websites that reflect their work, and set a course to reach their professional goals.

Stella has worked on many of the major news events in recent history. As photo editor for The New York Times series “Portraits of Grief” Kramer memorialized those who lost their lives in the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. She was awarded, along with Times editors and writers, the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service as well as the 2002 Infinity Award of Special Recognition from the International Center of Photography.  She also won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography with others at The New York Times.

Learn more from the Darkroom Gallery!Stella lectures, curates, appears at photo festivals around the country as a portfolio reviewer, and consults with companies on their visual image.

AWARDS: All selected entries are included in a full color exhibit catalog & gallery exhibition. Juror’s Choice: 30×48″ image banner. People’s Choice – a free future entry.

SALES: Darkroom offers free matting & framing of accepted entries for the duration of the exhibit, subject to standard sizes. For commission details, go to the bottom of the Submissions page!

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Darkroom Gallery!

CALL for ENTRIES: id – The Object of Self

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a day…

I have fought a lifelong battle with apples. I like Granny Smiths, but I avoid the mealiness of Red Delicious.  I like apple pie and apple butter, but I try to avoid the massive refined sugar intake.  I have a newly found love of home-dried October Black apples from our local orchard, but I am still coming to grips with the other preparations.  This next Call wants to see if you might be the apple of your own eye.  Investigate…

Check out this Call for Entries from the Darkroom Gallery (Essex Junction, VT) for id – The Object of Self. The entry fee at Darkroom is always low ($20), and they will provide free matting & framing if you work in their standard sizes.  The jury method for this one is a change from the norm. Take a look…

*Editor’s Note: If you enter, please make sure to let them know that you found the Call on ArtAndArtDeadlines.com. We’ve got a great history with them…including Best of Show!

Learn more about the id - the Object of Self show from Darkroom Gallery!CALL for ENTRIES:
id – The Object of Self

 

The self-portrait: Is it your compulsion?  Your obsession? An impulse?

Was it out of necessity (the mandatory Photo 101 exercise, a portrait for the office newsletter, or because you needed to self-promote)?  Is it the autobiographical record you decided was best told in image?

Sometimes we have to step in front of the lens – we can’t seem to communicate what we want to others, or maybe we’re just the most convenient choice for a model (the least expensive, for sure).  Even if we got there by default, there is no one better able to translate our vision to the camera than ourselves.  Perhaps you were experimenting with persona or striving for a personal perfection?  Were you desperately seeking Self?

Learn more about the Darkroom Gallery online!For those willing to dig deep and bare all, the self-portrait is a reward for your bravery – because whether you love it or hide it in the depths of your archives for decades, you’ve learned from it.  Whatever your intention, there is nothing closer to an authentic portrait, than to sit both behind and in front of the lens.  And whether for totally narcissistic or completely humble intents – you have to admit, it’s you.

ELIGIBILITY: Entrants must be at least 18 years old. If younger, you must have a legal guardian make the submission for you.

MEDIA:
Photography

DEADLINE:
August 22
, 2012

NOTIFICATION: 
September 5, 2012

JUROR:  Cig  Harvey exhibits internationally, teaches  internationally, and  photographs everywhere in between.  She balances  her always imperative  personal imaging pursuits with a large number of  commercial clients.   She is published widely, has won numerous awards,  and retains a  reputation as an instructor/mentor that leaves waiting  lists  worldwide.

Learn more about Juror Cig Harvey!Cig will choose a Juror’s Choice and honorable mentions, but  otherwise, it’s all YOU!  Each of you who submits your self-portraits  will be able to vote for up to four images (including one of yours if  you’re that confident!).  No anxiety here…images will be anonymous, labeled with titles and medium only if provided by their authors. You will not know who you  are voting  for, and your peers will not know who you voted for.  Only  those who  make a submission will have access to vote.  Though you are not required  to vote, by  submitting your images, you give the other submitters the  right to  view (and vote for) your images. The 50 to 60 images that get  the most votes  will be showcased in our gallery and online.

AWARDS: All selected entries are exhibited in the gallery and included in a full color exhibit catalog. Juror’s Choice receives a 20×35″ vinyl exhibit banner featuring their image. People’s Choice gains free entry into a future exhibit.

SALES: Darkroom offers free matting and framing of accepted entries for the duration of each of their exhibitions, subject to standard sizes. Photographers set their own prices if they wish to sell their work and retain all rights to their photographs. For commission details, go to the bottom of the Submisssion Rules page!

For complete details, Read the Full Call!

Learn more about the Darkroom Gallery!

CALL for ENTRIES: That’s Weird

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URCHENT CALL!

Things tend to be a little offbeat in my studio.  I love the quirky …the odd …the naturally puzzling.  Things also tend to be a little offbeat in my kitchen.  But, we’ve taken sea urchin off the menu since Jon is allergic to shellfish.  Maybe it isn’t a problem, but I really can’t decide.  This next call invites you to revel in the weirdness of it all.

Check out this Call for Entries from the 1650 Gallery called That’s Weird.  Weird photography, a low entry fee, a controversial juror…jump on board you only live once!

CALL for ENTRIES:
That’s Weird

Learn more about the 1650 Gallery in Los Angeles!1650 Gallery is hosting a juried photography exhibition: THAT’S WEIRD … Let’s face it, it happens.  You ingest a CF card, you develop a roll of film.  Everything looks fine at first… there’s Aunt Millie.  Oh, and there’s the dog being cute.  And then you see it.  “Who took THAT?” you say to yourself… “What IS that?” is the next question out of your mouth.  Then it dawns on you.  YOU took that.  And you liked it.  You KNOW what it is… THAT’S WEIRD!  We all have a few photographic skeletons in our closet and NOW is the time to dust them off and send them to the 1650 Gallery!

Learn more about That's Wierd from the 1650 Gallery!This month 1650 Gallery welcomes your oddest and most offbeat photographic moments. Animal, vegetable or mineral.  Send them your haha, your most embarrassing or your “what the?!!” moments. 

Or how about that scary shot of Uncle Jim and the mailman eating that donut? Anything goes!  You see, there really are no rules as long as whatever it is… THAT’S WEIRD!!!

ELIGIBILITY:
Appears to be open to all artists.

MEDIA:
Photography

ENTRY FEE:
There is an entry fee of $25 for up to 5 images.
Additional entries may be submitted for $5 each.

Read more about Billy the Mime!DEADLINE:  January 6, 2011

NOTIFICATION:  Photographers will be notified of accepted work via e-mail approximately one week after the deadline.  If selected, artists will be sent instructions for submitting work for exhibition.

JUROR:  Billy the Mime is an avid photo collector and professional weirdo.  He has amazed and disturbed audiences across the country with his offbeat performances.  The New York Times called Billy the Mime’s live show “politically incorrect” and “shockingly unsentimental.”

FREE FRAMING:  They offer free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit their pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition.  Precut mat sizes are 11″x14″ mats with an 8″x10″ window, or 16″x20″ mats with an 11″x14″ window and 20″x24″ mats with a 16″x20″ window.  They will also print your photo for a nominal fee if you are accepted into the show and would prefer not to mail a print.

Learn more about the Thats Wierd show online!SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:  Along with the completed application form, please submit your work according to the following guidelines:  They only accept digital files. All digital images should be provided as jpgs only, 72 ppi, image width not to exceed 1024 pixels on the longest side.  Files should be titled as follows: LastName_FirstName_1Title.jpg   The number should correspond with the number on the application form.  E-mail digital files and application form information to 1650gallery@gmail.com.

Need more information?  Visit the Submission Guidelines page!

CALL for ENTRIES: The Spice of Light

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RUBBER CHICKEN

I have spent the last two days in a ballroom in Northwest Tennessee at a corporate conference.  As you might imagine, the rubber chicken served at ALL of the conferences was not the highlight of my culinary experience.  However, I am most surprised that what I missed.  More than anything, I missed the sunlight on my face.  Flourescent lighting is not your friend.  Every chance I could find between seminars I stood in the sun.

Imagine my delight to find this great Call for Entries from Vermont Photo Space Gallery called The Spice of Light celebrates the beauty of nature, specifically light, that we find the essence of our souls.  As a phenomenal bonus Vermont Photo Space Gallery, this gallery offers free matting and framing. Take a look…

CALL FOR ENTRIES: The Spice of Light

Fine art nature photographers create emotions, feelings and memories. Sometimes Mother Nature gives you the perfect light, the perfect composition, the perfect colors, and you are able to present your experience exactly as the lens captured it. 

Learn more about the Vermont Photo Space Gallery!Unfortunately, most of the time…she doesn’t. This doesn’t lessen the excitement, the drama, you experienced at the moment of capture.  At times like this, you have to go deep within yourself to discover the colors, lines, and shapes that not only express what you experienced, but also transfer that emotion to the viewer.

Color: the Spice of Light is your opportunity to express nature in a manner that doesn’t necessarily express reality, but does express your feelings and experience at the moment of capture.  And, by all means, if nature gave you that “perfect moment”, then submit that moment!  The Juror wants to see drama through the use of composition, color and light….an image that makes the viewer want to stop and spend time with your creation….an image that makes the viewer FEEL!  Remember, it’s within the beauty of nature that we find the essence of our souls.

Reaching Out 2 by juror Bruce K. Haley, Jr.JUROR:  Bruce K. Haley, Jr. uses the camera lens as his paint brush.  His bold and colorful presentation of nature has made his work much sought after throughout the United States. 

Since November of 2002, Haley’s award-winning art has appeared in over one-hundred exhibitions in West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Colorado, North Carolina Michigan, and California.  His work is included in many corporate and private collections including six pieces purchased by the state of West Virginia for their permanent art collection. 

In Bruce’s words, “Photography isn’t about f/stops, shutter speeds or equipment. it’s about living, feeling, seeing.  It’s about opening my mind to learning, not only about the people, places and things around me, but also, about me.  Photography, for me, is life living, life giving.”

Check out Vermont Photo Space Gallery Online!RULES FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:

Age: Entrants must be at least 18 years old. If younger. a parent or legal guardian may make the submission for you.

Ownership: All submitted photos must have been taken by the photographer making the entry. If you are a parent or legal guardian submitting for a minor, please make it clear.

Digital Submissions: All submissions must be made by digital files through:

1. Upload on VermontPhotoSpace.com or

2. Sent via email to submissions@VermontPhotoSpace.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it along with an application form. There is a $5.00 surcharge for email entries.

3. Images should be as large as possible but no larger than 1280 pixels on the longest side, type jpg – set to the highest quality. DPI can be set to any number, but if you must specify something go with 72 dpi.

Bursting Forth by juror Bruce K. Haley, Jr.FEES: Up to three images may be submitted for a fee of $20 US for on-line submission and $25 for email submission. Additional images may be submitted for an additional $5 US per image.

DEADLINE: Images  and payment must be received by midnight EST on the submission closing date October 28, 2010.

RIGHTS: Photographers retain all rights to their work, except for submissions accepted for exhibition: artists grant Vermont Photo Space the right to use their images to promote the exhibition and for display on VPS website and for inclusion in an exhibit catalog.

Vermont Photo Space Gallery provides free matting and framing of accepted entries for the duration of each of our exhibitions, subject to standard sizes. Photographers set their own prices if they wish to sell their work, and retain all rights.

For the full Call for Entries, visit their website.

CALL for ENTRIES: Managed Landscapes

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SHOW ALREADY!

I spend a lot of time answering artists’ excuses about why they don’t enter shows or put their work out there.  I have heard them all, and some of them are legitimate. 

With the accessibility of digital cameras, photography has taken a hard hit in the retail arena.  Many consumers no longer see the value in purchasing photos that they believe they “can take themselves.”  Please don’t write to me about all the things wrong with that argument…I get it. 

As a result of that sentiment, many emerging photographers have to be very savvy with how and where they choose to submit work.  The cost of entry fees, packaging, matting and framing add up fast.  Here’s a great Call for Entries from Vermont Photo Space Gallery that takes these concerns to heart and offers free matting and framing.  Take a look…

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Managed Landscapes

The touch of man on the natural landscape is all around us. From shimmering cityscapes and rural farms to strip mines and garbage dumps. Let’s see images that show the touch of man, light or heavy, on the earth around us.

Learn more about the Vermont Photo Space Gallery!“Contemporary landscape photography’s insights and observations reach far beyond the natural environment. A close examination of the land will often reveal more about ourselves  as individuals, communities, and society at large.” — Thomas Bachand

Up to 44 photographs will be chosen by juror Thomas Bachand  for exhibition at the Vermont Photo Space Gallery, on our website and in a
full color catalog available to the public for purchase.

JUROR:  Thomas Bachand has been a professional photographer for over a decade, working in both traditional and digital mediums. His photography has appeared in magazines, advertisements, brochures, and textbooks – both in print and on the web. He writes on digital imaging issues for professional trade publications and lecturers on photography and technology issues.

Tom is the author of  Lake Tahoe: A Fragile Beauty. In addition to private collections, his photography can be found in the Bancroft Library and the California Historical Society.

Avalanche fence.  Hwy 1.  Big Sur, California by Thomas BachandThomas Bachand’s photography is a consideration of the land and the competing visions that inform our interaction with the world at large. Core to the work is its accessibility to the viewer. The use of color and a documentary style allow for an open and immediate connection to the subject.

By embracing a historical perspective, the photography captures a sense of honesty characteristic of the medium’s early pioneers. Whether creating a single, evocative image inviting reflection or a series conveying a sense of time and place, Bachand’s exploration includes the role of storyteller.

He seeks a convergence of the ordinary – extraordinary only in so much as it is revealing, offering both possibility and contemplation.

Check out Vermont Photo Space Gallery Online!RULES FOR PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:

Age:  Entrants must be at least 18 years old.  If  younger. a parent or legal guardian may make the submission for you.

Ownership: All submitted photos must have been taken by the photographer making the entry. If you are a parent or legal guardian submitting for a minor, please make it clear.

Digital Submissions: All submissions must be made by digital files through:

1.  Upload on VermontPhotoSpace.com or

2.  Sent via email to submissions@VermontPhotoSpace.com.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it along with an application form. There is a $5.00 surcharge for email entries.

3.  Images should be as large as possible but no larger than 1280 pixels on the longest side, type jpg – set to the highest quality. DPI is only relevant for output purposes and does not effect the stored size of the image. It can be set to any number, but if you must specify something go with 72 dpi.

Laundromat.  Lake Tahoe, California by Thomas BachandFEES:  Up to three images may be submitted for a fee of $20 US for on-line submission and $25 for email submission.  Additional images may be submitted for an additional $5 US per image.

DEADLINE:  Images must be received by midnight EST on the submission closing date August 18, 2010 for the exhibition for which you are submitting.  Payment must be received by the close of submissions August 18, 2010 for the exhibit for which you are submitting.

RIGHTS:  Photographers retain all rights to their work, except for submissions accepted for exhibition: artists grant Vermont Photo Space the right to use their images to promote the exhibition and for display on VPS website and for inclusion in an exhibit catalog.

SALES:  For submissions that are accepted, photographers may offer their work for sale and establish their own price for framed and unframed prints.

For Vermont Photo Space framed work we retain 66% of the sale price.

For works framed by the artist Vermont Photo Space retains 34%.

For unframed prints Vermont Photo Space retains 25% of the print sale price.

Local sales tax of 6% is collected on all sales at the gallery.

Vermont Photo Space Gallery provides free matting and framing of accepted entries for the duration of each of our exhibitions, subject to standard sizes. Photographers set their own prices if they wish to sell their work, and retain all rights.

For the full Call for Entries, visit their website.