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Center Forward | 8th Annual Open Theme Call for Entry

With Juroro Hamidah Glasgow

The Center for Fine Art Photography   /   Deadline: 03/29/17

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OPEN THEME | Center Forward
Center Forward is our 8th annual open themed call for entry, exhibition and awards open to all subject matter. We are looking for the best in contemporary photography. All capture types, genres, installations and photographic processes either historic or modern are eligible to submit.

JUROR | HAMIDAH GLASGOW
Hamidah Glasgow has been the Executive Director and Curator at C4FAP since 2009. Hamidah’s contribution to photography has included curatorial projects, national portfolio reviews including FotoFest, Photolucida, Medium, Center, Filter and more. She teaches professional development programs and is a contributor for national publications and magazines. Hamidah is also a co-founder of the Strange Fire Collective.

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ABOUT THE CENTER FOR FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHYFounded in 2004 by photographers, The Center for Fine Art Photography is a nonprofit 501(C)(3) photography organization. We provide support to photographic artists through exhibition, promotion, portfolio reviews, publication, education and connection to a large community of other artists, curators, gallery owners and photographic professionals. Open Tues-Sat, Free. Connect with us via social media on twitter (@c4fap), facebook/c4fap, Instagram (Thec4fap), Pinterest and LinkedIn.

Fees

MEMBERS | $29 for the three images NON-MEMBERS | $36 for the first three images

Eligibility

Eligibility: Our calls for entry are open to all photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate.

Requirements

Acceptance Notice: Everyone who submits will receive an email notification of which images were accepted. Accepted images will be posted on the Center’s website.

Exhibit Prints: In order to be included in the online gallery or to receive an award, you must provide a professionally printed and presented image for gallery exhibition. The Center recognizes that some work is non-traditional and the presentation type is integral to the work. To encourage participation by photographers from around the world, the Center offers optional, professional, printing and framing services. Additional details will be provided upon request.

Awards

SELECTED ARTIST IMMERSION WEEKEND
Artists selected for exhibition by our Juror are invited to attend the Artist Immersion Weekend. The Immersion Weekends include a Public Reception followed by a dinner on the town, a Private Portfolio Review with Hamidah Glasgow, Artist Group Lunch and a Portfolio Share with Professional Development Discussion. All selected artists are included in the Main Gallery Exhibition and Online Gallery seen by an international audience.

CENTER AWARD: $500
FORWARD AWARD: $300
Honorable Mention Awards: 1-year membership and submission to a Call for Entry.

In addition artists' selected for the exhibition will also receive:
Promotion on The Center's large social media platforms.
Professional installation images for your use.
In-gallery and online exhibition with links to artists' websites
Press releases are sent to artists' choice of media outlets.

Considerations

IMPORTANT DATES
Entries Due | March 29, 2017
Notice Of Acceptance | April 12, 2017
Exhibition Dates | August 25-September 30, 2017
Public + Artists’ Reception | September 22, 2017
Selected Artist Reviews | September 22, 2017

Evaluation Criteria

All images will be juried by Hamidah Glasgow

Contact Information

Sunshine Divis
400 North College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80524

P: 970/224-1010
W: http://www.c4fap.org
E: coordinator@c4fap.org

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