Opportunities for juried shows, grants or scholarships
Submissions due November 4, 2013
SHOTS Magazine announces an international call for photographic work to be considered for publication in the ANNUAL PORTFOLIO ISSUE (no. 122, Winter 2013). Subject matter is open; submit a cohesive series or a selection of your best images. Selected photographers will be interviewed and have their work featured on at least four pages in this issue. Please visit the SHOTS website for further information and guidelines.
Early Entry deadline is September 30, 2013
Over $6,000 in prizes, London exhibition, and worldwide exposure to the most influential people in contemporary photography.
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Entries due November 15, 2013
Purpose: The 125-Mile Exhibition was initiated in 2006 to establish a regional, high-quality juried art exhibition for artists living within a 125-mile radius of Denton, Texas, to compete and show their work.
Juror: Jackie MacLelland is a painter, printmaker, photographer, sculptor, encaustic artist, and writer who has lived, taught, and exhibited around the world.
She holds degrees from a number of universities and has attended classes and workshops in a variety of mediums in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
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Due Friday, September 27, 2013
SPESC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT MEMBERS:
SPE South Central invites applications for scholarships to support student attendance at the 2013 Regional
SPE Conference in Houston/Texas City, TX, October 17-20, 2013.
PURPOSE: SPESC region encourages participation in SPE conferences to introduce talented students to
the dynamic culture and programs of SPE. By defraying travel expenses of attendance, SPESC invites a
broad regional audience of qualified students to participate in the activities and values of our organization.
QUALIFICATIONS: SPESC seeks current student members of our SPE region who can articulately
demonstrate his or her intent to travel to the conference. Preference is given to students who provide
examples of extra-curricular activities with photography program, SPE, or other relevant group or activity.
Winners must be in attendance at the conference to receive the award.
FACULTY SUPPORT: Supporting faculty are no longer required to provide written letters of support.
However, faculty should be notified and willing to support the applications as a reference. Applicants must
provide accurate contact information including name, title, phone, and email. If needed, board members will
contact faculty to confirm applications.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please follow the guidelines exactly so that application is not disqualified:
1. Formal letter of application. Letter should detail level of education, involvement with SPE or related
activities, and brief description of artwork. Student should also illustrate reasons why he or she
should be selected for the scholarship.
2. Please create a single pdf file that contains:
3. Email application pdf file to:
4. Must be received by: Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:59pm CST
DECISION: Scholarship winners will be notified of their status as soon as possible. Scholarship winners will
be presented with their check at the regional business meeting during the conference. Therefore, winners
must register for the conference and arrange travel and accommodations themselves, but will have a check
at the conference waiting. It is strongly recommended that applicants register for the conference
immediately, this conference may sell out.
Due November 1, 2013
SPE student members can apply for scholarships to offset the cost of attending SPE’s 2014 national conference in Baltimore March 6-9, 2014. All awards include a 2014 national conference fee waiver and a one-year membership to SPE.
THE SPE AWARD FOR INNOVATIONS IN IMAGING
The SPE Award for Innovations in Imaging is open to all eligible students working primarily with digital technology and is designated for work only possible because of emerging digital technologies-no alternative processes or gelatin silver prints. A project description describing how the work is possible as a result of emerging digital technologies is required as part of the submission process. Jurors will seek to award work that demonstrates the most innovative, unique, and freshest uses of digital technologies. One award is offered and includes a $500 travel stipend to attend the national conference.
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Submit online via http://spenational.slideroom.com. There will be a $10 fee for submitting a portfolio. If you need technical support, contact support@slideroom.com.
PREPARE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING
Due November 4, 2013
For more information about this exhibition, click here.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Monday, November 4, 2013
Enter at: twuvisualarts.slideroom.com
Juror: Elizabeth Siegel
Associate Curator of Photography
Art Institute of Chicago
Exhibition Dates: February 20 to March 19, 2014
Solo Exhibition: Lydia Panas
JEG 2013 Solo Show Award Winner
Due October 1, 2013
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) presents Unfolding Images: A photobook exhibition juried by Seth Curcio, associate director of Pier 24 Photography. All (18+) are encouraged to apply. Unfolding Images will take place December 2 through December 30, 2013 at the CAC. Organized to celebrate the printed image in book form, through photography and repurposed images, Unfolding Images will be designed as a functioning library and reading room, allowing visitors the opportunity to review the selected books in person at the CAC during PhotoNOLA 2013. All books will be evaluated based on the strength of the individual photographs or images, the editing and sequencing of images, layout and design, and the photobook as a physical object. Both self-published and commercially published books, created after January 1, 2012 are eligible.
Due October 31, 2013
Jurors:
Julia Dolan, Minor White Curator of Photography, Portland Art Museum
Bruce Guenther, Chief Curator, Mercedes Eichholz Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Portland Art Museum
Entry Information
Entries must be submitted online only. Click here to apply: www.printcenter.slideroom.com
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THE DEADLINE: Friday, September 27, 2013 by 11:59pm (CST)
SPESC SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT MEMBERS:
SPE South Central invites applications for scholarships to support student attendance at the 2013 Regional
SPE Conference in Houston/Texas City, TX, October 17-20, 2013.
PURPOSE: SPESC region encourages participation in SPE conferences
PURPOSE: SPESC region encourages participation in SPE conferences to introduce talented students to
the dynamic culture and programs of SPE. By defraying travel expenses of attendance, SPESC invites a
broad regional audience of qualified students to participate in the activities and values of our organization.
QUALIFICATIONS: SPESC seeks current student members of our SPE region who can articulately
demonstrate his or her intent to travel to the conference. Preference is given to students who provide
examples of extra-curricular activities with photography program, SPE, or other relevant group or activity.
Winners must be in attendance at the conference to receive the award.
FACULTY SUPPORT: Supporting faculty are no longer required to provide written letters of support.
However, faculty should be notified and willing to support the applications as a reference. Applicants must
provide accurate contact information including name, title, phone, and email. If needed, board members will
contact faculty to confirm applications.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please follow the guidelines exactly so that application is not disqualified:
1. Formal letter of application. Letter should detail level of education, involvement with SPE or related
activities, and brief description of artwork. Student should also illustrate reasons why he or she
should be selected for the scholarship.
2. Please create a single pdf file that contains:
• The letter of application.
• Faculty reference information (name, title, phone, and email of a faculty member).
• A direct link to one image gallery on your spenational.org profile.
i. You will need to be a current member to create and link to a gallery.
ii. The URL in your application should link directly to the gallery.
iii. Applications that do not link directly to an SPE Members Gallery link will not be
considered.
• Label PDF file as Lastname_Firstname_spesc_fall2013.pdf.
3. Email application pdf file to:
• Bryan Florentin at southcentral@spenational.org
• Use the exact subject line: SPE Student Scholarship Applicant – Fall 2013
4. Must be received by: Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:59pm CST
DECISION: Scholarship winners will be notified of their status as soon as possible. Scholarship winners will
be presented with their check at the regional business meeting during the conference. Therefore, winners
must register for the conference and arrange travel and accommodations themselves, but will have a check
at the conference waiting.
Due November 14, 2013
The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is excited to invite photographers, both amateur and professional, to submit their favorite images of landscapes for a chance to win prizes and to be recognized for their talents, including publication in the Museum’s winter/spring issue of O’Keeffe Magazine, exhibition on the Museum’s website, cash awards, and more.
Each photo must be submitted electronically on the web site: https://client.smarterentry.com/Okeeffe. No mail-in entries will be accepted. Each entry consists of an entry form, an entry fee, and up to three images. Additional images may be submitted for additional fees. There is no limit to the number of submissions per entrant. Questions and inquiries about entering can be emailed to competition@okeeffemuseum.org.
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