The Photoworks Gallery 2019 Call For Proposals offers artists locally, nationally, and internationally an opportunity to submit up to 15 images with a proposal for an exhibition. Solo and group exhibitions considered. There is no fee for submission, selected artists are responsible for $650 exhibition costs. Please check the details.
Photoworks exhibits have been frequently reviewed by the Washington City Paper and mentioned in the Washington Post.
Glen Echo Park is a vibrant community of artists and attracts a large and eclectic audience.
Exhibit Dates: (these dates subject to change)
January 25, 2019- March 3, 2019
April 19, 2019 -May 26, 2019
November 22, 2019 – December 29, 2019
Deadline for submissions: October 1, 2018
Notification of acceptance: October 21, 2019
Each participating artist should submit:
- A one page proposal, a description of the work, and a short artist bio.
- 15 images labeled with the number, artist name and image title
- Example: 01_Keating_Karen_Reaching for the Light. jpg
- Image list to include artist name, image title, medium, dimensions of framed work saved as .doc file Not .docx file.
- Images Sized:
- -Dimensions: 1500 pixels longest side, maximum. -File format: JPEG, Resolution 72dpi, Save as .jpeg quality = 8
- For exhibit publicity in print media, PW will need images 5”x7” at 300ppi.
- Deliver images electronically to photoworks.gallery@gmail.com OR deliver a CD or DVD (SASE for return) to:
PHOTOWORKS 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD 20812 ( 1st floor Arcade Bldg.) - There is no fee for submission.
- Proposals may be submitted as a group or individual artist.
- Exhibitions selected may be for a solo, two or three person exhibit.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY:
• Selected artists will be responsible for $600 exhibition costs if applying for a solo exhibition. Two and three person and group exhibits divide the fee accordingly. Checks made payable to Photoworks, Inc.,
• Artists are required to attend an organizational meeting with exhibitions director. (2 months before the exhibit).
• For electronic publicity artists must provide a jpeg image, a two or three line statement describing the work, and an email list of artists guests for exhibit announcements.
• Work must be professionally presented with wires and ready to hang.
• Labels for walls and handouts with statement, bio, price.
• Opening Reception and Gallery talk. Artists provide all refreshments.
• Exhibitors will be expected to be at the gallery for informal talks at least 2 of the Saturdays, 1-4pm during the length of the exhibit.
• Responsible for removing labels and signage from the walls.
• Photographs must be picked up promptly when the exhibit closes, We have NO space to safely store anything.
• SALES: Artist receives 60% of sale, Photoworks receives 40% of sale
PHOTOWORKS RESPONSIBILITY:
• Professional hanging of the exhibition.
• Signage
• Publicity to include: sending an email blast to our data base and to artist guest list announcing the exhibition and reception.
• The exhibit will be listed on Photoworks website, Facebook,and GEPPAC events.
• Photoworks will write a press release with your information and distribute to media in the Washington, DC area.
• Required liquor license for the reception.
We look forward to seeing your work.
Questions contact: Gayle Rothschild, gaylesue@me.com or Karen Keating, kwkeating@comcast.net.
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