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Tomorrow is the LAST day to submit to the Santa Fe Workshops Portrait Exhibition...there is a great line-up of judges (oh yeah!) and a terrific prize package.
Judges include:

Amber Terranova, Photo Editor,
Photo District News (PDN)

Aline Smithson, Photographer,
Founder/Editor of Lenscratch blogzine

Andrew Smith, Owner/Director,
Andrew Smith Gallery, Inc.

Reid Callanan, Director,
Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

PRIZES
The Workshops is grateful to our educational partners and sponsors who have contributed to an impressive prize list with a total value of over $15,500. Entrants have the opportunity to win one Grand Prize, one Second Prize, one Third Prize, or one of 46 Honorable Mentions. Entrants who are alumni are eligible to win one Workshops Director’s Award.

For more information, go here.





The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film in Charlotte, North Carolina is having their "ANNULE" juried exhibition and you should get submitting. Previous winners include Christopher Sims, Tom Chambers, and Lori Vrba.

With this competition, The Light Factory is seeking challenging and inventive new work from photographers and artists throughout the country for an exciting exhibition. The work can include both traditional and non-traditional approaches to photographic imaging.

The exhibition will consist of 6 photographers, each of whom will be represented by 5-7 images [size permitting].
EXHIBITION DATES // Monday, May 14 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
The Light Factory Contemporary Museum of Photography and Film, Charlotte, NC
ENTRY DEADLINE // Friday, March 23, 2012
TIMELINE
** March 23, 2012 Deadline for all materials: submissions, fee, entry form, and one appropriately-sized self-addressed stamped envelope for return of submission materials.
** April 13, 2012 Notification emailed
** April 27, 2012 Winning entries to arrive at The Light Factory
** May 14, 2012 Exhibition opening (Opening Reception : Saturday, June 2)
JUROR
Kevin Miller, Director // Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona Beach, FL

ELIGIBILITY
The Light Factory Fifth Juried Annuale is open to everyone. Entrants must enter only 5-7 images from a specific series or body of work. If you submit an installation, it should include only 5-7 images. Please include a short statement (no more than 150 words) about the work along with a current resume or curriculum vitae.

For more information, download the pdf here.




Candela UnBound!
Deadline: April 6th
Candela UnBound Invitational Exhibition

June 1st – July 21th, 2012

Candela Books’ inaugural invitational exhibition, Unbound, will be an annual event featuring work from a wide range of contemporary fine art photographers. The Unbound exhibition and its associated Unbound event, will raise proceeds which will be used to purchase select works from the exhibition. Works purchased through this event by Candela will subsequently be featured in Candela’s newly founded Unbound Collection.

The mission of the Unbound Collection will be to support photographers through the purchase of original photographic work and to actively pursue opportunities to donate such purchased works to notable permanent collections.

This annual summertime invitational exhibition will generate opportunities and exposure beyond the traditional group or juried show opportunities. And our hope is that photographers will support us by their active participation just as we hope to support their work and careers in return.

All accepted photographers will have the opportunity to have their work featured in Candela Books’ newly renovated gallery space in the downtown arts district of Richmond, Virginia. This is the first year of operation for the Candela Gallery and the press and sales have both been excellent. We have been very pleasantly surprised with the energy surrounding this new venture.

During the course of the show Candela will host an Unbound event (tentatively, July 20th) which will feature food and music along with photography. The signature event will include beer & wine, southern fixings, and great music. Possibly a raffle. Definitely a door prize or two. It might be the best event going that night. The ticket proceeds from this event will be used exclusively – after event costs – to purchase work from the exhibition for the Unbound Collection.

All work for exhibition will be selected by Candela founder Gordon Stettinius.
For more information go here.





Equivalents
17th Annual Photo Competition Exhibition
Juror: W.M. Hunt
Deadline: May 18, 2012

The Photo Center NW is pleased to announce Equivalents: 17th Annual Photo Competition Exhibition, and our esteemed juror, W.M. Hunt. This year the theme is open. Selected entries will be exhibited in Seattle, WA at the Photo Center August – Mid September 2012. All photo processes are welcome. Maximum frame size is 32 inches on the longest side. Artists will be responsible for shipping their framed work to and from the gallery.

JUROR BIO: W.M. Hunt is a champion of photography – collector, curator and consultant who lives and works in New York. He is the author of “The Unseen Eye: Photographs from the Unconscious” published in 2011 by Aperture in the US, Thames & Hudson in the UK and as “L’Oeil Invisible” by “Actes Sud” in France. Highlights from his collection have been seen at the George Eastman House and in Europe in Arles, Lausanne, and Amsterdam.

For more info go here.




LENSCRATCH EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

LENSCRATCH is creating exposure opportunities for photographers with group on-line exhibitions. Photographers will be allowed ONE entry per exhibition and ALL photographs will be published. I firmly believe in having occasional unjurored opportunities that allow for community and conversation.

Submission Guidelines:
Image size: 72dpi at 1000px on the long side

Send name, title, location (where you captured the image), and link to your work (website or other)

Example:
Aline Smithson, The Red Rose, Los Angeles, CA (http://www.alinesmithson.com)

In the subject of your e-mail, type the name of the exhibition (example:LOVE) and e-mail to:
alinesmithson@gmail.com

If your images are sized incorrectly or the submission is incomplete, they will not be posted.

Submission Categories and Due Dates:


Image by Aline Smithson


Due date: March 28th
ANIMALS Exhibition to run on April 3rd

Image by Aline Smithson


Due Date: May 3rd
MOTHER Exhibition to run on Mother's Day, May 13th.
Photographs can be old family photos-all interpretations open...use this to create a wonderful Mother's Day tribute! Feel free to include up to 2 sentences about your mother, grandmother, or whoever you are celebrating.

Image by Aline Smithson


Due Date: June 10th
FATHER Exhibition to run on Father's Day, June 17th.
Photographs can be old family photos-all interpretations open...use this to create a wonderful Father's Day tribute! Feel free to include up to 2 sentences about your father, grandfather or whoever you are celebrating.


Image by Aline Smithson


Due Date: June 29th
AMERICANA Exhibition to run on July 4th.
All things American...

Bob Carey and the Tutu Project

A few days ago, I recieved an e-mail from photographer Bob Carey about his quirky and personal project - a project that requires a sense of humor and lots of courage in order to give back to a very worthy cause. So I thought I'd help him get the word out. If you are interested in participating, please visit, The Tutu Project. From here on out, I will let Bob do the talking....and the dancing.


The Tutu Project began in 2003 as a lark. I mean, really, think of it. Me photographing myself in a pink tutu, how crazy is that?

But nine years ago my wife, Linda, and I moved to the East Coast and, as odd as it may sound, the self-portraits proved to be a perfect way of expressing myself. Why? Because even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was 180 degrees from what I knew. So I took the old, mixed it in with the new, and the kept the tutu handy.





Six months after the move, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it, only to have it recur in 2006. During these past nine years, I’ve been in awe of her power, her beauty, and her spirit. Oddly enough, her cancer has taught us that life is good, dealing with it can be hard, and sometimes the very best thing—no, the only thing—we can do to face another day is to laugh at ourselves, and share a laugh with others.





Enter Ballerina, the book. Not only is it a collection of my tutu images, it also shares many humorous stories about the adventures of a guy and his pink tulle. So far, there has been a tremendous response to the series of photos—people are particularly moved by the images. And their interest and enthusiasm have made us want to share that experience with as many people as possible in the form of a book, so that we can raise money to help other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.





This autumn, I will self-publish Ballerina. The net proceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations, including Cancercare.org and the Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine Fund, that make significant differences in the lives of women with breast cancer and in the people who love them. Our goal is to raise $75,000. But we need your help to seed the project so it will take root and grow—and positively affect these families.





Here’s how sponsorship works. For $500, you will receive a special edition 20-by-24-inch signed tutu print, valued at $1,200—along with a first edition of the book, Ballerina. You will also receive recognition on my Facebook fan page and in all other project materials, including mention in Ballerina. Best of all, there is no limit to the number of sponsorships you can purchase.





Other ways you can contribute are by purchasing a T-shirt, pre-purchasing a signed copy of Ballerina, which will ship once it is published. Of course, you can also contribute any cash amount you choose. All of these options are below.





Thank you for considering sponsorship of the much-anticipated Tutu Project. We want you to know how grateful we are. By joining us in this effort, you are making a real difference for women who have to endure far too much.





After years of talking about the project, it’s really happening—and I’m tickled pink.

Perceptions 2012

Opening tomorrow night at the Julia Dean Photography Center, is a wonderful exhibition, Perceptions 2012, that features a group of terrific emerging photographers making work in Los Angeles.



The exhibition will feature a wide range of approaches and each reflect larger series of what is shown.

Sandra Klein’s Body and Soul is a series of digital images enhanced by hand-embroidered poetry sewn into the photograph.

Sandra Klein's Body and Soul









Susan Swihart’s Eat on the Street explores the current street food revolution of food trucks in and around Los Angeles.

Susan Swihart, Eat on the Street









Jane Lena Schulman’s Family Inheritances seeks to explore the psychological, emotional, and interpersonal influences of family relationships and experiences.

Jane Lena Schulman, Family Inheritances









Kizzy O'Neal's My American Dream is a collection of photographs documenting a small glimpse into the world of action sports.

Kizzy O'Neal, My American Dream









Patty Lemke’s Baraboo and Beyond, is an emblem for the quiet beauty of lonely farmlands, all centric characters and quirky roadside attractions across the American Midwest with time spent in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

Patty Lemke, Baraboo and Beyond









Mike Spitz’s For The Record takes us on a nostalgic trip through used record stores of Los Angeles and beyond.


Mike Spitz, For the Record









Rina Shapira’s Illuminated captures light painting on the black canvas of night, reassuringly letting us know that the world is still there.


Rina Shapira, Illuminated









Hannah Kozak's Pain and Loneliness is a series of nude portraits reflecting an extremely private person who never allowed herself to be vulnerable.

Hannah Kozak, Pain and Loneliness









Valerie Patterson’s Shoes & Chandeliers is a series of vignette-style snapshots inspired by the life of Marie Antoinette.

Val Patterson, Shoes and Chandeliers









Frank
 Harrell’s
 The
 Digital
 Indifference
 of
 the
 Bourgeoisie
 celebrates
 quiet
 and unnoticed moments along Rodeo Drive, the most famous street in Beverly Hills.

Frank Harrell, The Digital Indifference of the Bourgeousie