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,

CALL TO ARTISTS

Theme:    REFLECTIONS

In photography, reflections, so intrinsic to the process of photography itself, has always been a major theme. So many of our famous street photographers have used the modern metropolis’ materials of glass, mirrors, metal, neon, (copper brewing kettles?!) etc. to explore interesting juxtapositions and comparisons or just play with light and shadow.

In this exhibition we would like to bring together a variety of images that focus on all aspects of reflection.

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 $35.00 (three images max)
Use PayPal or Venmo for payment: frank@thephotocloser.com

Deadlines: Timetable Overview

• Artist to submit digital files – November 3^rd – 14^th
• Selection process of submissions: November 13^th – 17th
• Accepted artist notification November 20^th– 21st
• Artist deliver framed prints to gallery December 4th
• Opening Reception: December 6^th 6:00pm – 8:30pm
• Show – December 7^th– January 7^th
• Artist retrieve art work January 8th

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 19^th 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-reflections.pdf

Sincerely,

Like many of you, my heart aches with all the horrifying news coming from Puerto Rico. Heather Elder, a great friend has this great project and I’ve decided to share it with all of you and to those who would like to make a difference

Sincerely,

#GivingPhotography

Like many of you, my heart aches with all the horrifying news coming from Puerto Rico. Heather Elder, a great friend has this great project and I’ve decided to share it with all of you and to those who would like to make a difference

The news coming out of Puerto Rico is awful and like so many other people, I want to help in a meaningful way.  And since we are so much stronger together, I am suggesting an idea that our photo community can be part of, called #GivingPhotography, to offer photography prints in exchange for hurricane relief donations for communities in Puerto Rico, Texas, Florida and the Caribbean.

Already At Edge, APhotoEditor, Le Book and The Workbook have agreed to help spread the word and I hope you will consider participating as well.  Thank you!!!  (So apologies if you get this email more than once. )

Here is how the idea works:

1) Choose a print that you are willing to donate. Any size, any photo, any subject. (This is completely self directed.  You do not need to have your print approved and you do not need to track your donations)

2) Post a photo of it on all social media accounts with information about the photograph and why it is special to you. Aim for 12:00 pst Tuesday, October 3rd so that we can create some momentum.  Later posts are welcome as well of course.

3) Clearly state how many prints of the image you are willing to donate; especially if there is only one available.

4) Ask people to make a donation to the hurricane relief of their choice and then post a screen grab of the receipt for the donation in the comments of your post to prove that the donation was made.

5) And finally, include the hashtag: #GivingPhotography

Some helpful notes:

• Choose a minimum donation amount in exchange for the print.

• Be sure to share the time frame in which you will ship the print.

If you like this idea, please share this post on line and with photographers you know and agents who represent them so that they can get started post a donation. If we make it a priority to spread the word, maybe we can get some critical mass and reach a lot of people who would be willing to help.

Thanks everyone for considering this idea.  And thank you At Edge, APhotoEditor, Le Book, The Workbook and everyone else who helps to promote this idea.  Please direct any questions here.

Heather Elder
Heather@heatherelder.com