| Copyright | The Art Center reserves the right to reproduce accepted photographs on our website and in any advertising associated with this exhibition. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to amateurs and professionals & all photographic mediums, worldwide. |
| Finish | 15 June 2011 |
| Entry fee | $40 for 5 images and additional images at $5 each. |
Finished
Categories:
- People
- Nature
- Architecture
- Open
Awards:
- BEST IN SHOW:
- $1,000
- Image on cover of exhibition book
- Complimentary copy of book
- 1ST PLACE IN EACH CATEGORY:
- $200
- Copy of book
- 2ND PLACE IN EACH CATEGORY:
- $100
- Copy of book
- 3RD PLACE IN EACH CATEGORY:
- Copy of book
- DIRECTOR’S CHOICE
- All selected artists:
- All accepted work will be included in an exhibition book PHOTOcentric 2011. Awards recipients will receive a complimentary copy.
- Link on Garrison Art Center website
You may submit original images in all photographic mediums: Digital, Film, Alternative Processes, Pinhole, Photograms, Black and White or Color.
Image requirements:
- 72 ppi resolution
- 1,280 pixels on the longest side
- sRGB or RGB color space (standard) with layers flattened
- 8 bit mode
- JPG format, compression at level 7
- Accepted artists will be asked to send a digital image 5×7 at 300 dpi for inclusion in the exhibition book. All work must be for sale.
Download the PDF file with all the rules and submit digital images via this website.
Official website: garrisonartcenter.org
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