| Copyright | Mill Photo reserves the right to use accepted images for publicity with the artist’s credit line. By submitting images to this exhibition, you agree to grant permission to have them on our website and printed material promoting the exhibition. Accepted images may not be removed until the exhibition closes. |
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| Eligibility | Open to all photographers, worldwide. |
| Finish | 28 February 2022 |
| Entry fee | $45USD/ 4 images, an additional $12USD per image, for up to 2 more images |
FinishedThe 2022 Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition (Mill Photo) follows a celebrated tradition of showcasing fine art photography from the local region and beyond. We encourage submission of a body of work in any photographic medium from historic to digital in order to best represent your creative expression. The exhibition will be both online and on-site in the repurposed historic stone gristmill designed for presentation. Phillips’ Mill is the birthplace of the Arts Movement in the Delaware Valley 92 ago.
Theme: Photography as Art and Photographer as Artist
Twelve cash prizes will be awarded, with one People’s Choice award to be granted at the end of the show. All standard awards apply, including Best of Show and Best Body of Work.
Juror: Bob Krist
Accepted work notification: March 11, 2022.
Online submission of digital images via the website.
All accepted entries must be provided as ready-to-hang prints framed with glass or acrylic and wired for hanging. Canvas, metal and alternatives are acceptable if wired for hanging. No clip frames, saw tooth or other brackets will be accepted. No images over 50” or 30 lbs.
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