| Copyright | Artists whose submissions are accepted for exhibition grant 1650 Gallery the right to use their images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition, marketing related programs, and subsequent display as thumbnails on the 1650 Gallery website |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all photographers. |
| Finish | 30 September 2010 |
| Entry fee | $25 for up to 5 images |
Finished
Dogs are our friends and our companions, full of character, always happy to be with us and eager to give us unconditional love.
Exhibition:
- Twenty-five works will be chosen from submitted photographs to be included in the DOGS, DOGS, DOGS exhibition at 1650 Gallery in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Selected artists may choose to offer their work for sale. The gallery retains 40% of the sale price, as well as 9.25% California sales tax. We offer free matting and framing for accepted photographs that fit our pre-cut mat sizes for the duration of the exhibition.
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]
Official website: www.1650gallery.com/dogsdogsdogs2010_call.php
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