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A Point of View: Contemporary Photography
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Contact Email: sitebrooklyn@gmail.com

Entry Deadline: 6/7/16
Application Closed

Entry Fee (A Point of View: Contemporary Photography): $35.00
Media Fee(additional artwork): $10.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 12
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 12
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: New York

A Point of View:
Contemporary Photography

International Juried Art Exhibition NYC
July 15, 2016-August 12, 2016
 
This is an open call to artists for an exhibition at Site:Brooklyn entitled: 
A Point of View: Contemporary Photography

This exhibition will explore the current ideas, subjects and processes in contemporary photography.

We are fortunate to have the highly respected, Mitra Abbaspour, as the juror for A Point of View: Contemporary Photography
 
“I seek finely crafted photographs that present layered ideas and subjects. I am equally interested in documentary, studio and conceptual photographic practices and I am especially pleased to find artists engaged with how the material and visual language of photography is evolving today.” –Mitra Abbaspour
 
ABOUT THE JUROR:
Mitra Abbaspour is an independent curator and scholar based in NYC. Abbaspour was the Associate Curator in the Department of Photography at The Museum of Modern Art where she led a research initiative that drew together an international team that formed the digital humanities platform at www.MoMA.org/objectphoto. Abbaspour was an Assistant Curator and Museum Writer at UCR/California Museum of Photography. She has also taught at The Cooper Union, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, and the University of California, Riverside.
 
Site:Brooklyn is a gallery dedicated to exhibiting a wide range of emerging and midcareer artists. The gallery invites artists, curators and writers to engage in lively exhibitions, criticism and the exchange of ideas through art, reflecting our times and shaping our culture.
Site:Brooklyn is located in the heart of the Gowanus Arts district.
 
CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMMISSIONS:
Call Announcement Date: April 12, 2016
Final Submission Deadline: June 7, 2016
Notification Letter Date: June 15, 2016
Gallery Exhibition Dates: July 15 – August 12, 2016
Opening Reception: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 from 6-9PM
 
AWARDS: $1000.00 in prizes will be awarded.
 
ELIGIBILITY: This call for submission is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in photography.
 
JURYING: Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. The decision of the judges are final.
 
SUBMISSIONS AND FEES: Only original works may be submitted. The fee is $35. The fee is for up to three (3) images, plus $10 for each additional image.
A completed application consists of the following information and files: Name, contact information, Images,
Text descriptors for each image must include Title, Year Completed, Medium & Dimensions
All entries must be registered/received by midnight, June 7, 2016 PST.       
All entry fees are non-refundable.
 
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION:
 
ACCEPTANCE: Notification of acceptance of work will be made via e-mail by June 15, 2016. A return confirmation of participation is required by June 20, 2016 to hold a spot in the exhibition.
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED WORK:
1. Maximum Size: 48” w X 60” H X 4” D
2. All work must be suitably framed to a professional standard. No clip frames, saw-tooth hangers or taped edges. All framed conventional work must use Plexiglas, except hand-delivered work less than 24” x 30”. Canvases may have neat gallery wrapped edges.
3. Work must be wired and ready for hanging. A label must be affixed to the back of the work that indicates which end is the top and includes the following: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price. This information must correspond with the Accepted image as listed on Notification form. No artwork may be substituted.
4. All artwork must be priced for sale.
5. Work cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.
 
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:
1. All Shipped Artwork must arrive at the gallery between June 21- July 11, 2016. Shipping address is Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (UPS and Fedex are our preferred carriers). The artist assumes all responsibility for insuring artwork against shipping damage or loss. Artists will be responsible for delivery and return shipping of all their artwork. All work must be gallery ready for installation.
 
2. Work can be hand delivered to Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215  by artist or artist’s agent on Monday & Tuesday, July 11-12 from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Hand-delivered works must be removed by artist or artist’s agent. - see paragraph on Hand Removal below.
 
RETURN: - Shipped work must be packaged in a reusable container. A prepaid label for its return must be enclosed. Shipping address Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215. The gallery accepts no responsibility damages in shipping or work left in the gallery after pick up date.
 
HAND REMOVAL: Hand-delivered artwork must be removed by the artist, or artist’s agent, on Saturday, August 13th and Monday, August 15th 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Any work not removed during this specified time will be stored for a month at the rate of $5.00 a day and disposed of in accordance with NYS law.
 
LATE ARRIVAL AND RETURNS: Site:Brooklyn reserves the right to reject and return work that is late.
 
LIABILITY:Site:Brooklyn is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but Site:Brooklyn assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.
 
SALES, COMMISSIONS: Site:Brooklyn will retain a 40% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will remain until the end of the exhibition
 
USE OF IMAGES: Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
 
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions to sitebrooklyn@gmail.com
 
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “A Point of View: Contemporary Photography” Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Application Requirements

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