New Website for Finding Juried Shows and Calls for Entries
I just received a newsletter from The Guild of Creative Art, located in Monmouth County, NJ. I’ve been a member for about 6 months, and I recently taught a full day workshop there. They recommended a new website called www.artperk.com. The best way to learn more is, of course, to visit the site. It looks very impressive. There are not many listings as of today, but I assume it will grow quickly.
I always caution people to read the entry rules carefully before entering any competition, and I’d also recommend that you ask others their opinion of juried shows on forums like the Digital-FineArt Yahoo! Group (I’m a moderator of that group), or the Artshow-Photo Group. Pay special attention to any clauses that discuss the licensing rights and/or copyrights that you may be giving up to the company or organization that is sponsoring a contest (sometimes whether or not you are a winner).
To learn more, visit www.artperk.com.
Call for Entries Deadline 6/18/08 for “All Things Horses” Photo Exhibition
The Center for Fine Art Photography’s “All Things Horses” Show call for entries deadline is today (6/18/2008). The show’s Juror is photographer Christiane Slawik.
In addition to being invited to have work exhibited at The Center’s new and expanded location from 9/5-9/27/2008, a list of other awards for winning entries can be found on the show’s call for entry page. Images related to riding, working and enjoying horses; photos of tack, riders, rider’s attire, people on horseback – or in the process of getting unseated, dressage, and of course horses in any pose or situation are sought for this exhibition.
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I am a member of The Center For Fine Art Photography’s Ambassador’s Circle, which is a group of volunteers who help to share information about events and calls for entry.
Entries are due by 11:59PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) on Wednesday 6/18/2008, and are accepted via The Center’s website. For more info, here is a direct link to the Street Photography show’s call for entry page.
photo credit: Ziel, by Melanie Snowwhite
Photography Art Center Raises Funds for Sichuan China Earthquake
At FotoFest 2008 in Houston, Texas, I had the opportunity to meet many photographers from China who are a part of the Three Shadows Photography Art Centre, based in Beijing. I will never forget that experience. I learned a lot about the history of China and saw a lot of amazing work in multiple exhibitions by contemporary artists, and artists who worked and lived in the early-to-mid 20th century.
On May 12, 2008, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province, and I recently received the announcement below, which gives a very good overview of a charity benefit auction that helped raise over $80,000 for the China Red Cross’ fund for Sichuan Earthquake Disaster Relief. My heartfelt thoughts go out to all those who have been affected and who continue to suffer in the aftermath of this disaster.
