The Carnegie Call to Artists: Regional Photo Competition

Carnegie Regional Photo Competition October 2012

The Carnegie is pleased to announce its participation in FOTOFOCUS, a biennial, month-long celebration of historical and contemporary photography and lens-based art slated for October 2012.

ABOUT THE CARNEGIE’S REGIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION 
The Carnegie’s regional photography competition aims to showcase the best photographers from our region. Approximately 50 photographers will be selected by a panel of judges for the show. Cash and purchase awards will be presented. Additional information can be found on The Carnegie’s website at www.thecarnegie.com. Deadline for entries is March 16, 2012.  

ABOUT FOTOFOCUS 
A catalyst for unprecedented regional inter-institutional collaboration and community engagement, FOTOFOCUS will bring together museums, galleries, and universities to showcase world-renowned artists and national and regional standouts. The event will also feature emerging talents and students in “pop-up” exhibitions at alternative spaces, community art centers, and other grass roots organizations. More information is available at www.fotofocuscincinnati.org

REGIONAL PHOTO COMPETITION APPLICATION GUIDELINES

ELIGIBILITY 
Any artist 18 years of age or older living in Kentucky, Ohio, or Indiana

ENTRY FEE 
$25, non-refundable. Includes up to five images. Artists may submit more than one application.

ENTRY DEADLINE 
Friday March 26, 2012

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 
Images, a maximum of five per application, should be submitted on a disk as JPEGs with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.
The disk should also contain a WORD document with the artist name, title, size, and medium for each image.
Work may include other media as long as the photo is the primary focus of the finished work. No video or electronic media will be accepted.
Work previously shown at The Carnegie is not eligible.
All images must have been created within the past three years.
All work must be professional framed and presented.

JUDGING 
A panel of distinguished judges will review all entries. Judges will be kept anonymous until the opening of the exhibition. Finalists will be notified and invited to a second judging session, using the actual works. Judges reserve the right to eliminate entries during the second round if the work does not meet the quality they seek.

AWARDS 
Cash and purchase awards will be presented. All purchase awards and sales are subject to a 35% commission. Cash Awards are exempt. All work must be for sale. The retail value should include the commission rate.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY OF WORK 
Artists are responsible for the delivery, installation and removal of their work. Accepted work may be shipped or dropped off at The Carnegie. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs, including post-exhibition.

INSURANCE 
All work will be fully insured while at The Carnegie.

QUESTIONS
Contact Bill Seitz, Gallery Director at (859) 957-1944 or by email at bseitz@thecarnegie.com