THEME | On Beauty
Who or what is considered beautiful varies from person to person and culture to culture. Explore the variety of ways that beauty and it's interpretations exist in the world. We welcome all artist interpretations on this theme. All capture types and photographic processes are eligible to submit.
JUROR | Kathleen Clark
Kathleen Clark is the Director and Partner in SPOT Photo Works, in Los Angeles. Her varied background includes partnership in the former Clark | Oshin Gallery in Los Angeles. She was the longtime Photo Director of Los Angeles Magazine and LA Weekly where she received multiple awards for editorial photography. She has an MFA degree in studio art and photography, and served as faculty at Art Center College of Design and at the University of Southern California. She reviews portfolios for Photo Lucida, Review Santa Fe, FotoFest Houston, and Palm Springs Photo Festival among others.
HONORS | AWARDS
With selection for this exhibition, the artists are invited to join C4FAP on the reception weekend for review with the juror, Kathleen Clark, and the Executive Director, Hamidah Glasgow. There will also be a group portfolio share and an artists’ lunch at C4FAP. An international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and other advocates of fine art photography will view the chosen artist’s work throughout the exhibition. Each participant is included in the Center’s Main Gallery exhibition in Fort Collins, Colorado and Online Gallery exhibition. In order to be included in the online gallery or to receive an award, you must provide a professionally printed and framed/mounted image for gallery exhibition.
Juror’s Selection: $500.00
Director’s Selection: $250.00
Two LiveBooks Website Awards: Valued at $399 from liveBooks
Honorable Mention Awards: 2 year membership and image submission to a Call for Entry at C4FAP.
ABOUT C4FAP | Founded in 2004 by photographers, The Center for Fine Art Photography is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) photography organization. We provide support to photographic artists through exhibition, solo exhibition, promotion, portfolio reviews, publication, education and connection to a large community of other artists, curators, gallery owners and photographic professionals. Open Tues-Sat, Free, Public Welcome. Please visit c4fap.org for more information and additional calls for entries.
SUBMISSION | ENTRY FEE
MEMBERS | $24 for the first five images.
NON-MEMBERS | $38 for the first five images.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES may be submitted for $8 each for members and $10 each for non-members. There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted. Applicants signing up for membership at the time they submit will receive the automatic discounted entry fee.
Note: Images selected by jurors for exhibition at the Center in the previous 12 months are NOT eligible. Images previously submitted but not yet selected for exhibition may be resubmitted.
Image Upload Guidelines
All images are submitted online on our website. To submit images visit our home page, create an account or Login to your existing account to begin. Further instructions are available in the Calls for Entry Section of our website.
IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Due | November 19, 2014
Notice Of Acceptance | December 5th 2015
Exhibition Dates | March 6th-April 17th, 2015
Public + Artists’ Reception | March 6th, 6-8 pm
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions.
Exhibit Prints: All images accepted for exhibition must be printed and framed or mounted professionally for exhibition at C4FAP. The Center recognizes that some work is non traditional and incorporates the framing as an integral part of the presentation. Please no colored mats or frames. Black or white mats and frames are suggested, unless you obtain prior approval. To encourage participation by photographers from around the world, the Center offers optional, professional, printing and framing services. Additional details will be provided upon request.
Acceptance Notice: Everyone who submits will receive an email notification of which images were accepted. Accepted images will be posted on the Center’s website along with instructions for the gallery presentation. Please make sure that you have opted-in for Constant Contact emails.
Questions?
Visit: http://www.c4fap.org | Email: coordinator@c4fap.org 970.224.1010 | Closed Sunday and Monday
USE RIGHTS: Each artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use. By submission for jurying, artists whose submissions are chosen for the exhibition grant The Center for Fine Art Photography the right to use their images for the purpose of promoting the artist, promoting the Center’s programs, promoting exhibitions and subsequent display on the Center’s website of current and past exhibitions. Promotions and images may also be placed on social networks for The Center for Fine Art Photography with artist credit. Artists grant the use of their image(s) as stated without further contact or compensation from the Center.