Call to Artists: Spring Juried Photography Exhibit
CALL TO ARTIST FOR THE SPRING 2011 JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
APPLICATION PROCESS
Photographers interested in participating in the Spring 2011 Juried Photography Exhibit must complete a formal application. In addition, photographers are welcome to make arrangements with the Exhibits and Collections Coordinator to visit the Estate during regular Estate hours (10 am—4:30 pm, 7 days a week).
DEADLINE
February 27, 2011
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
February 27, 2011: Application Deadline (p/m Feb. 24 USPS)
March 4, 2011: Winners selected and notified
March 5-8, 2011: Delivery of Framed Work
Daily: 12:30 pm Natural Area Tours of the Estate
March 16, 2011: Exhibit Opening
April 18-24, 2011: Retrieve work
COSTS
Application must be received in advance with a non-refundable entry fee of $25, made payable to the Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. The photographer is responsible for supplying his/her own camera, equipment, materials and anything necessary to complete his/her submission.
EXHIBIT OPENING: Wednesday, March 6, 2011
Free and open to the public; Exhibit will remain through April 17, 2011.
ENTRY FORM
The application is available on-line or can be obtained in hard copy from a Deering Estate at Cutler staff member. Please complete the entry form attached and return it with $25 entry fee.
Deering Estate at Cutler, Exhibits and Collections
c/o: Jennifer Tisthammer
16701 SW 72 Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33157
(305) 235-1668, ext. 232, tistj@miamidade.gov
RESPONSIBILITIES
Each applicant may submit up to 6 digital images for judging. Final submissions must be framed, ready for hanging with wire in place. All work should be no larger that 48” x 48” including frame, plexiglass, glass or protective coating. Work not properly framed will be disqualified. Artwork will be for sale to the public. If accepted into the exhibition, photographers agree to contribute 10% of any photo sales transacted during the exhibit back to the Estate. Best in show, first, second and third place submissions will be selected by the Exhibits and Collections Advisory Committee.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING
All work must be delivered and retrieved by the artist or an agent of the artist by April 24, 2011. The Deering Estate at Cutler will not be responsible for work left past the pick up dates.