Plants, like photographs, are impossible without light.

The Rankin Arts Photography Center (RAPC) at Columbus State University, Columbus, Ga., is looking for expressive photographs of plant life on earth. Photographers may use analog, digital or antique processes.

Eligibility: All photographers regardless of location, age or skill level.

Fees: $35 for up to 3 Images, $5 for each additional image up to 10.

Juror:

Paula Tognarelli is the Executive Director and Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography. The Griffin Museum of Photography, located in Winchester, outside Boston, Massachusetts, is a nonprofit photography museum whose mission is to promote an appreciation of photographic art and a broader understanding of its visual, emotional and social impact. The museum houses 3 galleries and maintains 5 satellite gallery spaces and several virtual on-line galleries as well. Ms. Tognarelli is responsible for producing over 60 exhibitions a year at the Griffin and its surrounding satellite spaces. She has juried and curated exhibitions internationally, is a regular participant in national and local portfolio reviews, and has been a panelist and featured speaker at photography events and conferences including MacWorld and Color Connections.

Exhibition Details: 40-50 Selected images will hang in the Center’s main gallery space for approximately one month. Selected images must be framed (24” max. longest side) in simple black metal or black wood frames, with white mat or border. RAPC reserves the right to reject any piece not framed to these standards. Optional: To avoid framing and shipping costs & headaches, RAPC's master printer will print your photographs for you upon acceptance. For $25 per image, we'll print on archival cotton rag paper (up to 17x22” paper size) and after the show either return the print to you ($15 additional for shipping) or add them to the RAPC's flat file for future access to collectors. If you choose this option, RAPC will frame your images at no charge, using our selection of 16x20 & 18x24 black wood frames.

Sales: RAPC encourages sales during exhibitions, with artists receiving 100% of the sale price.
Copyright: Artists retain all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for flora grant RAPC permission to use their images for promoting the exhibition and/or its programs. Images may be published on social media, with attribution, for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

Lodging/Transportation: RAPC does not provide lodging or transportation for artists participating in the exhibition. However, we have a block of rooms reserved within walking distance of our gallery in Uptown Columbus, Ga. and will be happy to provide that information to those juried into the exhibit. Columbus is approximately 100 miles, and a 90 minute shuttle ride, from the Atlanta Airport.

Calendar:

Submissions Open: October 23

Submissions Close: February 4

Selections Announced: February 12

Drop Off or Arrival at RAPC: February 20-27

Exhibition Opens: March 2

Opening Reception: March 2

Exhibition Closes: March 30

Return of Works: April 7

After the Show: If you provide framed prints and your art does not sell at the exhibition we will ship back to you (if prepaid). If printed at RAPC, we can ship your print to you (if prepaid) or you may donate it to RAPC's Flat File. Flat File artwork is available for viewing, may be exhibited again, donated to another organization or sold to benefit RAPC. If sold, RAPC retains all profits of the sale.

Bonus: All selected photographers will receive a press packet from the exhibit, including a formal acceptance letter with signed juror's statement.

Thank you for entering the competition and good luck!

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria