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The Darkroom is pleased to announce a call for entries for the Fall 2007 juried photographic show.RedOf all the colors in the spectrum, red is the one that provokes the most physiological responses. It is the color that is most easily recognized and the most visible in daylight. It has been shown that red causes the human heart to beat faster and blood pressure to rise. It symbolizes excitement, energy, passion, desire, love, power, danger, fire, blood, war, violence and aggression: all things intense and passionate. Please submit your photographs inspired by or including the color red for consideration in the next juried exhibition at The Darkroom. Creative interpretations of the theme are encouraged. The show will open on Saturday, October 6, 2007, in conjunction with New Orleans' "Art for Art's sake" gallery event. Juror: Richard Sexton is a highly acclaimed photographer and the author of several award winning publications including the seminal book, New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence. Eligibility: Open to all photographers using any printing process on any media. All art submitted must be the original work of the applicant. Deadline: All entries must be submitted electronically by Friday Aug 31, 2007 at 6PM. Opening: Saturday October 6, 2007 6-9 PM at The Darkroom. Submission Guidelines:1. Email up to 5 images in jpg, tiff or psd format at 72dpi (5"x7" or so) to submissions@neworleansdarkroom.com Please name each image with submission numbers, last name first name and title, e.g.: 1_Doe_Jane_Red, 2_Doe_Jane_Red #2, etc. In case of necessity (such as the submission of large format images), we will accept printed submissions provided that they be unmatted and unframed and that the artist accept responsibility for the delivery and the return of her/his images. 2. In the body of the email (or on the back of the print), please include your complete contact information (name, address, phone number and email), along with a numbered list of the submitted images with the following information for each: • the title • the image dimension • the photographic process used for each print (e.g. silver gelatin, platinum, digital, etc.) • the date the image was taken 3. Send a non-refundable $20 entry fee.* Applicants may pay the entry fee electronically through PayPal (please direct the payment to darkroom@theblueplanet.org). Other accepted forms of payment include cash, checks or money orders made out to The Darkroom and mailed to: The Darkroom Attn: The Red Show 1927 Sophie Wright Place New Orleans, LA 70130 Please note that mailed payments must be received by August 31st. Notification: Artists will be notified by Wednesday September 5th as to whether or not they have been selected. Accepted work: The framed artwork should not exceed 30" in width and is to be delivered to The Darkroom no later than Saturday September 29, 2007. In order to ensure a cohesive presentation within the group show format we request that work be framed with black frames and neutral mats. ** Sales/commissions: Sales are encouraged and proceeds from the show will be distributed the following way: Questions? Contact gallery{at}neworleansdarkroom.com The Darkroom reserves the right to use submitted images to promote the exhibition, including postcards and an online gallery of the show. * Entries received without payment will not be reviewed.** The Darkroom reserves the right to reject work that does not match the quality of its digital representation. In addition, artwork received that does not meet acceptable presentation standards may be disqualified. |
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