Call Detail
Rarefied Light 2020
Entry Deadline: 5/11/20
Application Closed

Entry Fee (First Image Entry Fee- Rarefied Light 2020): $30.00
Media Fee(Additional Entry Fee- Rarefied Light 2020): $10.00
Membership Renewal- Alaska Photographic Center: $25.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 20
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 20
Call Type: Photography
Eligibility: Regional
State: Alaska
Event Dates: 1/1/19 - 1/1/19

It is with sadness that we are announcing the cancellation of Rarefied Light 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the unknown ability to hold the in-person activities.  We are pleased to announce that Eddie Soloway has agreed to be our Rarefied Light 2021 juror.

 

APC will have a call for a virtual photo event instead this year, with details to follow soon.

Eligibility
The competition is open to all photographers residing in Alaska. All photographically derived works are eligible, either two dimensional prints or three dimensional objects and sculpture incorporating a photographic process. Only original works not previously exhibited or scheduled for exhibition in a statewide juried exhibition in Alaska are eligible for submission. Recent work preferred.

Digital Submissions & Judging
Rarefied Light judging is completed in a two-step process by our juror with an initial judging from all digital entries, then a final judging of selected exhibition-ready artwork in Anchorage.
All entries must be submitted as digital files for initial judging. Artists with selected work from the initial judging will be notified and will need to submit exhibition-ready art for final judging.

Fees
APC Members: first entry $20, $5 per each additional entry.
Non-Members: first entry $30, $10 each additional entry.
There is no limit to the number of entries that may be submitted.

APC Members who have active memberships or renew using CallForEntry, are eligible to use coupon code: APCMEMBER to receive your discount on submission rates

APC Membership (optional):
$25 for one-year membership
$15 for students or senior citizens (65 and older) use code: MEMBERDISC at submission

NOTE: You must apply the coupon to EACH image submitted for the discount to be applied fully

Awards
There will be a Best of Show selection with a $300 Award provided by APC. Additionally, the juror will select Honorable Mention Awards of $100.

Final submission - Exhibition-ready artwork
Artwork that is selected from the digital submissions for the final judging in Anchorage must be exhibition-ready by June 27, 2020
Exhibition ready requires: 
  • No watermarks or logos on the printed images
  • Two dimensional art should be framed and matted with white or natural white museum board and in a simple, black, white, or silver colored metal or wood frame with an exception for images printed directly on 3D objects.  
  • Metal and Canvas prints must be framed for protection
  • Plexiglass must be used for framed artwork larger than 20”
  • Frame size is limited to 30" on the longest side (due to shipping container constraints)
  • 3 Dimensional art work may not be able to travel with the show due to the fragile nature of the pieces and gallery display limitations. 
APC reserves the right to exclude submitted artwork that does not meet the above criteria or is ineligible for public display in any specific gallery space.

Exhibition
Rarefied Light has exhibitions in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Kenai. Selected art is scheduled to be returned to the artist in the spring 2020 and cannot be withdrawn prior to the end of the tour. 
Any pieces with fragile components may not be eligible for traveling with the show.

Liability
APC will not be liable for artwork that is damaged during shipping/display. Metal and Canvas works should be packaged in individual sturdy, reusable boxes suitable for shipping. This includes acceptable packing materials to protect the surface of the work. (No packing peanuts or loose fill materials)

Conditions and Sales
Sales will be encouraged. Each venue takes their standard gallery commission. Images may be used by APC for purposes of documentation, promotion, in publicity, APC publications and exhibitions.

All copyrights remain with the photographers.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria