Call to Artists!

Theme: WALKING

Our world evolves around people going from here to there. We walk. The cities are runways of walkers of all shapes and sizes with a never ending flow of pedestrians enlivening our sidewalks, our parks and squares, but also beaches, boardwalks, tracks, etc, etc, etc

In this exhibition we would like to bring together a variety of images that focus on pedestrian life in our cities.

Works Eligible: Color and Black & White Photo Print

All submitted work must be original and owned by artist.
Curator: Frank Meo

Submission Guidelines:

Images can be sent in jpg, gif, png or pdf format at 300dpi.
Submission fee $45.00 (five images max)
Use PayPal or Venmo for payment: frank@thephotocloser.com

Deadlines: Timetable Overview

  • Artist to submit digital files – December 21st – 29th.
  • Selection process of submissions: Completed by January 3rd.
  • Accepted artist notification January 5th.
  • Artist deliver framed Monday January 15th print to gallery.
  • Opening Reception: January 17th – 6:00pm – 8:30pm
  • Show January 17th – February 16th
  • Artist retrieve art work February 19th.

Selected Artwork Specifications:

Size requirements: Minimum 11 x 14 in. – Maximum 30 x 40 in. Framed.
Artwork must be framed and ready to hang. All necessary information must be filled out on the attached registration form.

Gallery Space:

Paulaner, a German style brewery/Biergarten continues the tradition of the 19th C German immigrants in NYC, who opened their biergardens, music halls and theaters in the Bowery neighborhood. Besides offering good drinks and food, Paulaner, with its inviting community tables, is also a welcoming place to meet and enter conversations.

To download a submission form visit https://www.thephotocloser.com/call-to-artists-walking.pdf

Sincerely,

Frank

Kevin Michael Schmitz Photography Workshop Series Business of Photography

Kevin Michael Schmitz Photography Workshop Series Photography Workshop Series Photography Workshop Series Schedule

Canon is conducting a seminar with Kevin Schmitz on The Business of Photographic StoryTelling and Art Direction. The seminar will be at the Canon Live Learning Orange County located at 123 Paularino Avenue – Costa Mesa, California 92626 and starting at 7pm

Kevin is a dear friend and is currently directing and hosting the TV show Great Escapes: Extraordinary Places to Stay and has featured his work in countless of campaigns. Take advantage ofn his knowledge if you’re in California, FLorida, Texas, New York, Morocco or Bali, Indonesia.

For details visit http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/events_calendar/event_details/cll_events/oc/20180130_oc_businessofphotography.shtml

Sincerely,

Frank