The Photoworks Gallery 2020 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. Curator TBA.
There is no fee for submission, selected artists are responsible for $650 exhibition costs. Please check the details below.
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
- February 14, 2020-March 22, 2020
- September 4, 2020-0ctober 11, 2020
- December 4, 2020 – January 10, 2021
- Deadline for entry: November 10, 2019
- Notification: December 6, 2019
Each participating artist should submit:
- Fifteen images labeled with the number, artist name and image title
- A one page proposal with a description of the work, and a short artist bio
Submit your images and documents through the Submit button below. Submission is through SmarterEntry.com. Before submitting, please register for a free account if you don’t already have one. Upload your proposal in the “Statement” section of the form.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY
Selected artists will be responsible for $650 fee to cover exhibition costs, payable in advance, for a solo exhibition. Two- and three-person and group exhibits divide the fee accordingly.
Checks should be made payable to Photoworks, Inc.
- Artists are required to attend an organizational meeting with the 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 all refreshments.
- Exhibitors will be expected to be at the gallery for informal talks at least 2 of the Saturdays, 1-4 pm during the length of the exhibit.
- Responsible for removing labels and signage from the walls.
- Photographs must be picked up promptly when the exhibit closes. We have NO space to safely store anything.
- 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 (Glen Echo Park) 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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