The City of Littleton Fine Arts Board proudly presents the 54th Annual Eye of the Camera Thematic Photography Competition and Exhibition

Awarding $2,400 in cash prizes! 

This year's juror:  Angela Faris Belt    www.angelafarisbelt.com 

2020 Theme:

We are seeking printed photographic work which explores the concepts of “Artificial/Natural.” Artificial is something made by humans, or an imitation or substitute for something natural. Natural is what is produced or arising from nature, or the world without human impact. The tension between artificial and natural is experienced by humans and animals on a daily basis. Surprise us with your interpretation!

Related ideas include:

Wild or uncultivated

Synthetic or man-made

Real vs false

Imitation or simulation

Real vs imaginary worlds

Manufactured vs grown

Be sure to include a short statement on how your work relates to the theme of “Artificial/Natural” in the description field for each piece being submitted.

Submission Rules and Requirements:  (please read thoroughly!)

• All entries must be submitted through CaFÉ (callforentry.org) 
   
• Deadline for submission is January 23, 2020, midnight mountain time.
   
• All work must have been produced in the last 3 years and not shown in a Denver area juried photo show in last two years.
   
• This competition is open to Colorado residents only.
   
• Entry fee is $30 (non-refundable)
   
• Entrants may submit up to a total of 3 photographs for consideration.
   
• Framed size of photograph must not exceed 60 inches in length on any one side.
   
• All accepted entries must be available for sale.
   
• The Fine Arts Board will charge a 25% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the exhibit. Entrants must include the commission when pricing their work.
   
• Work not accurately represented after digital files are reviewed against actual framed pieces may be subject to withdrawal at the juror’s discretion.
   
• Once the juror has made final selections notifications will be sent by USPS mail on around January 31, 2020.
   
• If accepted, your artwork will need to be delivered in person on Thursday, March 5, 2020 between 3pm and 7pm to the Littleton Museum. No exceptions. Artwork may not be shipped to the Littleton Museum.
   
• Accepted photographs will be on display in the Littleton Museum’s Fine Arts Gallery March 20 through April 26, 2020. Photographs may not be removed from the exhibit until the close of the show.
   
• Best of Show, First Place, and Second Place Winners will be notified by phone or email prior to the reception and introduced at the opening reception.
   
• The Fine Arts Board reserves the right to refuse any photographs deemed inappropriate for the Littleton Museum setting.
   
• All accepted entries must be properly framed and ready to hang with appropriate hanging materials. (no saw tooth hangers)
   
• All accepted entries must be identified with photographer’s name, title, price, and contact information.
   
• Entrants agree that artwork submitted to the City of Littleton’s Fine Arts Board Eye of the Camera competition may be used and reused by the Board with its consent for purposes of illustration, promotion, display or publication, and for any other lawful purpose.
   
• Please use your processing technique to describe your medium rather than just ‘photography’.
   
• Please make your contact information is current in CaFÉ, include phone, email, and physical mailing address.
   
• Be sure to include a short statement on how your work relates to the theme of “Artificial/Natural” in the description field for each piece being submitted.

Where: The Littleton Museum 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120      303-795-3950

Exhibit Dates: March 20 – April 26, 2020

Juror: Angela Faris Belt    www.angelafarisbelt.com 

Awards:

Best of Show - $1500
First Place - $600
Second Place - $300
Best of Show Winner receives a joint exhibition in 2021 with the Best of Show Winner from the Own an Original exhibit.

2020 Theme:

We are seeking printed photographic work which explores the concepts of “Artificial/Natural.” Artificial is something made by humans, or an imitation or substitute for something natural. Natural is what is produced or arising from nature, or the world without human impact. The tension between artificial and natural is experienced by humans and animals on a daily basis. Surprise us with your interpretation!

Related ideas include:

Wild or uncultivated

Synthetic or man-made

Real vs false

Imitation or simulation

Real vs imaginary worlds

Manufactured vs grown

Be sure to include a short statement on how your work relates to the theme of “Artificial/Natural” in the description field for each piece being submitted.

Schedule:

• Entries MUST be submitted through CaFÉ (callforentry.org) by January 23, 2020 at midnight mountain time.
  
  
• Notifications of juror’s decisions will be sent by USPS mail (not email) on or around January 31, 2020. 
  
  
• If accepted, your artwork must be delivered in person on Thursday, March 5, 2020 between 3pm and 7pm to the Littleton Museum. No exceptions. Artwork may not be shipped to Littleton Museum.
  
  
• Exhibition Dates: March 20 – April 26, 2020.   Littleton Museum is closed to the public on Mondays. 
  
  
• Pick up of Artwork: Monday, April 27, 2020 from 9am to 3pm. No exceptions.

Please note: Artwork not picked up at the specified time will be forfeited and become the property of the City of Littleton and may be sold at auction.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria