| Copyright | Artists whose submissions are accepted for exhibition grant the VPW the right to use their images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition, marketing related programs, and subsequent display as thumbnails on the VPW's website, unless indicated otherwise. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers. |
| Finish | 19 July 2010 |
| Entry fee | $25 for the first 5 prints or digital images, $6 for each additional image. |
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Theme: SELF-SEARCHING: The Art of Self-Portraiture
Within the photographic genre of self-portraiture, some of the most probing, surprising, and thoughtful images have been made in the history of the medium. For "Self-Searching" we seek self-portraits that go beyond surface appearance to comment on the hopes, dreams, fears, and identities of the individuals pictured.
Juror Aline Smithson will choose forty photos for exhibition at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont. She will select an addiitonal thirty-five images for inclusion in the "On-Line Gallery Annex." All seventy-five photographs will be reproduced in a full-color exhibiiton catalogue that will be available for purchase. We offer free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit our pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition.
We only accept digital files. All digital images should be provided as jpgs only, 72 ppi, image width not to exceed 1024 pixels on the longest side. Files should be titled as follows: LastName_FirstName_1Title.jpg The number should correspond with the number on the application form. E-mail digital files and application form information to [email protected] or send CD with your images (not DVD), along with application form. Include SASE for return of CD, if desired.
Official web site: http://www.vtphotoworkplace.com/id11.html
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Who can enter art photography contests?
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Most international contests welcome photographers worldwide, regardless of nationality or experience level. Always verify eligibility on the official contest page—some restrict by age (18+), amateur/professional status, or thematic focus.
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