The Photo Center NW is pleased to announce Musings: 18th Annual Photo Competition Exhibition, and our esteemed juror, John Bennette. This year the theme is open and images from a cohesive body of work and an artist statement are encouraged in your entry. Selected entries will be exhibited in Seattle, WA at the Photo Center August – Mid September 2013. All photo processes are welcome. Artists will be responsible for shipping their framed work to and from the gallery. JUROR BIO: John Bennette is a collector, curator and champion of artists. Bennette has written for a number of publications including 21st Journal of Photography. He has been a portfolio reviewer at events including Fotofest, Rhubarb-rhubarb, Photolucida and Atlanta Celebrates Photography. He works with the committees of a number of charity based photography groups including FWAB. Bennette curated several exhibitions for the Hearst Corp., including the Hearst 8×10 Photography Biennial. He has juried exhibitions around the country such as Slow Exposures in Georgia . Bennette was former Art Director and Art Editor for South by South East Photography Magazine. AWARDS: First Place Award: $1000 cash & $75 Blurb Gift Certificate (sponsored by Blurb Inc.) Second Place Award: $500 Glazer’s Gift Certificate & $75 Blurb Gift Certificate (sponsored by Glazer’s Camera) Third Place Award: $250 cash & $75 Blurb Gift Certificate (sponsored by Panda Lab) ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all photographers, including international. DEADLINE: All entries must be entered into CaFE by May 18, 2013. Submissions that do not come through CaFE will not be accepted. ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $42 for 4 jpgs (minimum). You may submit additional jpgs for $7 a piece up to 12 total. You must submit a minimum of 4 images to be reviewed and we encourage an artist’s statement. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable. This juried show is our gallery program’s annual fundraiser and the entry fees help to support our gallery program offerings throughout the year. REQUIREMENTS: All work must be clearly labeled with photographer’s name, title, and price. Photographer is responsible for printing, professionally framing, and shipping chosen works. All works must be properly framed, wired and otherwise ready to hang. The Photo Center is not responsible for works damaged during shipment. NOTIFICATION: A list of accepted artists will be posted on our website: http://pcnw.org/gallery/call-for-entries/18th-annual/ in late June 2013. Selected artists will be notified by email and telephone. FRAMED WORK MUST ARRIVE NOT LATER THAN JULY 27TH.

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