| 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 on the 1650 Gallery website. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Open to all artists aged 18 or over, worldwide. |
| Finish | 31 March 2011 |
| Entry fee | $25 for the first 5 images, $5 for each additional image. |
Finished
You have a change to submit your entry to the juried photography exhibition ON THE ROAD: The Ever-Present Presence of the Automobile.
Automobile have become so common that our eyes overlook it in daily routine. But they accompany our life playing important roles, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. Try to give your insights on the role of the automobile as symbiotic sidekick to humankind.
Award:
- 25 to 30 works will be selected and included in the ON THE ROAD exhibition at 1650 Gallery in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Submit a high res jpeg images (300-360 dpi, minimum size 5×7").
Selected artists will be informed within one week after the deadline. They will be expected to provide their works for the exhibition in the specified format.
Official website: www.1650gallery.com/ontheroad2011_call.php
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