THEME | Black & White
All Black and White imagery is eligible for submission. This includes alternative process, traditional, digital, toned black and white images, and all post-production techniques. All subject matter is welcome.

JUROR | Jason Landry
Jason Landry is a writer, photography collector and owner of Panopticon Gallery in Boston. Landry earned his B.F.A. in Photography at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and an M.F.A. in Visual Arts from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. In 2013 he accepted the position of Director of the MFA in Photography program at the New Hampshire Institute of Art, his book, Instant Connections: Essay and Interviews on Photography was published, and he started blogging for the Huffington Post.

HONORS | AWARDS
With selection for this exhibition, the artists are invited to join C4FAP on the reception weekend for review with the juror Jason Landry, portfolio share and an artists’ lunch at C4FAP. An international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and other advocates of fine art photography will view the chosen artist’s work throughout the exhibition online and in person. Each participant is included in the Center’s Main Gallery exhibition in Fort Collins, Colorado and Online Gallery exhibition. In order to be included in the online gallery or to receive an award, you must provide a professionally printed and framed/mounted image for gallery exhibition. All chosen artists will be included in the exhibition catalog.

Juror’s Selection: $500 and a feature in the catalog

Director’s Selection: $250 and a feature in the catalog

Two LiveBooks Website Awards: Valued at $399 from liveBooks

Honorable Mention Awards: 2 year membership and a three image submission to a call for entry at the Center.

Eligibility: The exhibition is open to all photographers world wide, both amateur and professional. The Center invites photographers working in all mediums, styles and schools of thought to participate in its exhibitions.
Exhibit Prints: All images accepted for exhibition must be printed and framed or mounted professionally for exhibition at C4FAP. The Center recognizes that some work is non traditional and incorporates the framing as an integral part of the presentation. Please no colored mats or frames. Black or white mats and frames only, unless you obtain prior approval. To encourage participation by photographers from around the world, the Center offers optional, professional, printing and framing services. Additional details will be provided upon request.
Acceptance Notice: Everyone who submits will receive an email notification of which images were accepted. Accepted images will be posted on the Center’s website along with instructions for the gallery presentation.

IMPORTANT DATES

Entries Due: February 26, 2014
Notice Of Acceptance: March 11, 2014
Exhibition Dates: May 23 – July 12, 2014
Public + Artists’ Reception: June 6, 2014

SUBMISSION | ENTRY FEE

MEMBERS | $20 for the first five images.
NON-MEMBERS | $35 for the first five images
ADDITIONAL IMAGES may be submitted for $10 each. There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted. Applicants signing up for membership at the time they submit will receive the automatic discounted entry fee.

Note: Images selected by jurors for exhibition at the Center in the previous 12 months are NOT eligible. Images previously submitted but not yet selected for exhibition may be resubmitted.

Image Upload Guidelines
All images are submitted online on our website. To submit images visit our home page, create an account or Login to your existing account to begin. Further instructions are available in the Calls for Entry Section of our website.

Questions?
Visit: c4fap.org | Email: [email protected] 970.224.1010 | Closed Sunday and Monday

USE RIGHTS: Each artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use. By submission for jurying, artists whose submissions are chosen for the exhibition grant The Center for Fine Art Photography the right to use their images for the purpose of promoting exhibitions, promoting the Center’s programs, promoting the artist and subsequent display on the Center’s website of current and past exhibitions. Promotions and images may also be placed on social networks for The Center for Fine Art Photography with artist credit. Artists grant the use of their image(s) as stated without further contact or compensation from the Center.

Image Credits Top: Gary Gumanow | Debora Schwedhelm | John Eaton Bottom: Chuck Kimmerle | Robert Moran

Founded in 2004 by photographers, The Center for Fine Art Photography is a nonprofit organization supported by donations, grants and memberships. We offer three public galleries, youth programs, and workshops in Fort Collins, Colorado. We provide support to photographic artists through exhibition, solo exhibition, education and connection to a large community of other artists, curators, gallery owners and photographic professionals.