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Breaking Boundaries V

Student Portfolio Competition and Exhibition

Pingyao (China) International Photo Festival   /   Deadline: 05/01/14

A free student portfolio competition. Accepted bodies of work will be printed and framed in China.

Location

Exhibition will take place at the 14th annual Pingyao International Photography Festival, held each September in the 2,700-year-old walled village, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The festival attracts upwards of 100,000 international visitors, with exhibitions held in multiple venues including ancient temples, factories, and warehouses.

Fees

Free

Eligibility

Student enrolled in a U.S. college or university.

Requirements

Students are required to submit from 5-10 images (no size limitation) on a non-returnable DVD or they may upload entries via Dropbox, YouSendIt, WeTransfer, etc. to Susan.Dooley@ncc.edu.

Submissions must include high resolution (300 dpi) files at the size they are to be printed, low res jpeg versions (72 dpi with 1280 pixels as the longest side), a brief artist statement or captions suitable for translation, and a document including titles and sizes of images submitted, contact information, and name of college and program in which student is enrolled.

Awards

Certificates of participation will be awarded.

Considerations

There is no cost because accepted work is printed and framed in China.

Evaluation Criteria

A body of work that exhibits uniqueness of vision and expression and technical skills. A variety of styles are being sought, including both fine art and documentary visions.

Contact Information

Susan Dooley
6 Ruxton Rd.
Miller Place, NY 11764

P: 631-807-0151
F: 516-572-9673
E: Susan.Dooley@ncc.edu