| Eligibility | All photographers 18 years and older |
|---|---|
| Finish | 28 December 2007 |
| Entry fee | $25 per 3 photos |
Finished
An opportunity for photographers to exhibit their work in one of the Greater Washington DC area’s premier independent fine arts galleries. All work must be for sale at prices set by the artist.
Awards
The winner of the Best in Show award shall receive $500. First, Second and Third Prize winners will receive $200, $150 and $100 respectively.
All work must be framed and presented professionally to conservation standards.
All preliminary judging will be done from standard 35mm slides (one slide per entry) or digital images on CD ROMS.
Slides: Each slide must be clearly labeled with the artists’ name, title, medium and dimensions. Please indicate top of the slide. Slides should be mounted on thin cardboard or plastic. No glass slides accepted.
Digital Entries: Each digital file should be saved as a JPG format, and titled with the artist’s last name and entry number (e.g. “Name-Entry3.jpg”). Files must be under 400K and able to be opened by a PC compatible system. CD ROM should be labeled with the artist’s full name and contact information.
More details: www.thefrasergallery.com
Please use the request form at the bottom of this page to print an entry form, or send a large, stamped self addressed envelope to the gallery. Entry forms may be copied. Please complete all the parts in the prospectus. Please type or print clearly. Attach an Identification label to the back of accepted work prior to sending it to gallery. Entering this exhibition shall constitute understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with all the conditions stated. Send entry fee, entry form card and jury notification form card, slides and (if U.S.entry) a business sized SASE (for notification and return of your slides – international entries send a self addressed envelope) to arrive no later than 28 December 2007 to:
Fraser Gallery
International Photography Competition
7700 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite E
Bethesda, MD 20814
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