The Photoworks Gallery 2018 Call For Proposals offers artists locally, nationally, and internationally an opportunity to submit up to 15 images with a proposal for an exhibition. Solo and group exhibitions considered. This year we are planning two exhibits, March 2, 2018- April 8, 2018 and December 14, 2018-January 20, 2019. There is no fee for submission, selected artists are responsible for $600 exhibition costs. Please check the details.
Photoworks exhibits have been frequently reviewed by the Washington City Paper and mentioned in the Washington Post.
Glen Echo Park is a vibrant community of artists and attracts a large and eclectic audience.
Exhibit Dates:
March 2, 2018 – April 8, 2018
December 14, 2018-January 20, 2019
Deadline for submissions: November 12, 2017
Notification of acceptance: December 10, 2017
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS: http://glenechophotoworks.org/gallery/call-for-exhibits/
Each participating artist should submit:
- A one page proposal, a description of the work, and a short artist bio.
- 15 images labeled with the number, artist name and image title
Example: 01_Keating_Karen_Reaching for the Light. jpg
- Image list to include artist name, image title, medium, dimensions of framed work saved as .doc file Not .docx file.
- Images Sized:
-Dimensions: 1500 pixels longest side, maximum.
-File format: JPEG, Resolution 72dpi, Save as .jpeg quality = 8
- For exhibit publicity in print media, PW will need images 5”x7” at 300ppi.
- Deliver images electronically to photoworks.gallery@gmail.com OR deliver a CD or DVD (SASE for return) to:
PHOTOWORKS
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812 ( 1st floor Arcade Bldg.)
- There is no fee for submission.
- Proposals may be submitted as a group or individual artist.
- Exhibitions selected may be for a solo, two or three person exhibit.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY:
- Selected artists will be responsible for $600 exhibition costs if applying for a solo exhibition. Two and three person and group exhibits divide the fee accordingly. Checks made payable to Photoworks, Inc.,
- Artists are required to attend an organizational meeting with exhibitions director. (2 months before the exhibit).
- For electronic publicity artists must provide a jpeg image, a two or three line statement describing the work, and an email list of artists guests for exhibit announcements.
- Work must be professionally presented with wires and ready to hang.
- Labels for walls and handouts with statement, bio, price.
- Opening Reception and Gallery talk. Artists provide food, drink, etc.
- Exhibitors will be expected to be at the gallery for informal talks at least 2 of the Saturdays, 1-4pm during the length of the exhibit.
- SALES: Artist receives 60% of sale, Photoworks receives 40% of sale
PHOTOWORKS RESPONSIBILITY;
- Professional hanging of the exhibition.
- Signage
- Publicity to include: sending an email blast to our data base and to artist guest list announcing the exhibition and reception.
- The exhibit will be listed on Photoworks website, Facebook,and GEPPAC events.
- Photoworks will write a press release with your information and distribute to media in the Washington, DC area.
- Required liquor license for the reception.
We look forward to seeing your work.
Questions contact: Gayle Rothschild, gaylesue@me.com or
Karen Keating, kwkeating@comcast.net.
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