Deadline

Sunday, February 23rd, 2020 by 11:59pm
 

Eligibility

Photographers MUST be able to deliver and pick-up their photos in person at the Lone Tree Arts Center.  Images will not be accepted by any other means (UPS, FEDEX, USPS, etc.).
 
Entry Requirements

• Eligible photographers may enter up to 3 images via www.callforentry.org (CaFE TM).
• Images must be originals executed and altered by the photographer only.
• Images should be non-offensive to a general audience of all ages.
• Images must be for sale.
• Images must have been completed within the last 2 years (2018-2020) and not shown in a previous Lone Tree Photo Show.
• Accepted images must remain on display through the duration of this exhibit.  They cannot be picked up earlier than the arranged date below. 
• Images must be delivered and retrieved during the designated drop-off and pick-up times ONLY.  If you are unable to make these dates and times work, please do not apply for the show. 
  • Drop-off March 30th from 3:00pm-6:00pm
  • Pick-up May 27th from 3:00pm-6:00pm
• Images must include a finished frame size and sales price on the application.  This information will be printed.  
• Images cannot display the artists name or any identifying mark on the front of the image or frame.  They can be signed on the back of the image.
• Photographers may submit each image into multiple categories if the image meets those categories requirements. However, you must select the "multiple category" option in CaFE TM and provide the intended category for jurying within the description of each image. This last piece is important otherwise the juror will place it in the category they feel it fits best.   

2020 Categories
Architecture
Astrophotography
Landscape
Portraits
Still Life

Jurying and Awards

Individual images submitted via CaFE TM are juried by a blind jury review process. Invited images are juried for awards based on final presentation of artwork including the image quality, content, frame, mat and tile.  Photographer identification will be hidden from view when jurying.  Total cash awards are estimated at $3,350.  Best of Show as well as first and second place winners in each category will be awarded gallery space for several weeks after the show at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Awards include: first, second and third place in each category, along with Best of Show and People's Choice.  
 
Entry and Fees

Photographers must apply via CaFE TM by the entry deadline of Sunday, February 23rd, 2020. Up to 3 entries may be submitted by an individual.  A non-refundable $35 entry fee is required.  Fees may be paid via credit card on CaFE TM or check made payable to the City of Lone Tree and mailed to: Lone Tree Arts Center, c/o Photo Show, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO. 80124. 

Presentation 

All images must be delivered framed (ie. canvas wrap, metal, acrylic, wood, floating or other frame) and ready to hang. Framing must meet gallery quality standards - no large imperfections, no sagging canvas.  Frames must be undamaged and reinforced with hardware AND picture hanging wire.  If you provide a piece of artwork with no wire, it will be turned away as it will not be suitable to hang with our Arakawa Hanging System.  We ask that the wire be taut, not loose and adequately secured. Plaque board and Plexiglas are also acceptable.  Glass clips for framing are NOT acceptable. Framed, finished images must not weigh more than 35lbs or exceed 48x48" framed.  A label must be attached to the back of the image, identifying artist, title, category and price.  Entries not meeting specifications will be turned away.  

Sales and Bin Work

All images invited to the show must be for sale.  The Lone Tree Arts Center will conduct sales at the Box Office and retain 20% commission on all sales.  Accepted photographers may sell Bin Work at the opening reception ONLY.  You may bring your own bin or use one of ours, they will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Exploring the Light catalogues listing artist contact and sales information will be available to the public throughout the photo show.  Images may not be removed before the end of the Photo Show.
 
Exploring the Light - Photo Show Book for Purchase

With the photographer's permission, the Lone Tree Photo Club will compose a book with accepted entries representing Exploring the Light 2020.  Accepted images will be printed with the photographer's name and information about the image such as location, camera and the story behind the image.  If you would like to participate, you must select yes and complete the 4 questions during the application process.  Exploring the Light book will be available for viewing and purchase online after the close of the show in June.  
 
2020 Juror

Erik Holladay-McCann

Erik Holladay-McCann, the owner and lead photographer of Holladay Photography. Holladay launched his own studio in Michigan in 2009, after leaving the press corps following 25 incredible years as a photojournalist, a career that he broke into at the (now unbelievable) age of 14. Combining his passion for storytelling and documentary-style photography with his creative aesthetic derived from a bold cinematic standpoint in his photographs is something he truly loves and is privileged to do as a career.
 
Visual storytelling is his ultimate goal for any of his photographs. that method has since served him well in his private endeavors, especially with portrait photography and wedding photography. He thrives on the challenge of finding those fleeting moments in everyday life that demand to be captured and crafted into a work of art. When done well, it's something that can transcend genre and pull the viewer in deeper.
 
Holladay has won numerous awards in journalism and wedding photography. He won the Associated Press award for Photo of the century in 1998 and was named 2002 Clip Photographer of the year by the National Press Photographers Association. He has been published in numerous newspapers across the nation including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle. He has also been published in magazines such as Sports Illustrated, Newsweek, The Sporting News, Shutter Magazine, Encore Magazine, and Outdoor Photography. 
 
He recently was in the top 100 of wedding photographs for the 2019 Shoot and Share Photo Contest, received first place for Engagement Photography in the 2015 Shutterfest Photo Competition, and has been awarded numerous Merits in Wedding and Engagement photography for the Professional Photographers Association. 
 

Questions and Information

For Exploring the Light details please read the Frequently Asked Questions page at www.cityoflonetree.com/photoshow.  If you can't find your answer there, please contact Allissa Dailey at 720.509.1011 or Allissa.Dailey@cityoflonetree.com.  
 
Important Dates

January 10th - Call for Entry opens
February 23rd - Deadline / Entry closed
February 24th - 27th - Jurying
February 28th - Notification
March 30th - Receive Images: 3:00pm-6:00pm
March 31st-April 2nd - Jurying the Winners
April 11th- Opening Reception: 1pm-3pm
May 13th - Pick-up Images: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Viewing Hours for Show

Monday through Friday, 10am-4pm and prior to or during any performance at the Lone Tree Arts Center.  Check the calendar on the website for dates outside of Monday through Friday.  

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

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