CALL for ENTRIES: Self-Portraiture

PURPLE and
CURVY

Eggplants are sexy. Okay, each to their own, but how do you resist the deep aubergine color, the shiny firm skin and the mild but complex flavor. If I were a vegetable, an eggplant wouldn’t be a bad thing to be. This next show is looking for self-portraiture, but I’m not sure they are looking for my life as an eggplant. Why don’t you give it a shot? No pun intended.

Check out this Call for Entries from the Kiernan Gallery (Lexington, VA) for Both sides of the Lens: Self-Portraiture. I love portraiture, and this subject will do anything you ask. Take a look…

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CALL for ENTRIES:
Both sides of the Lens:
Self-Portraiture

A photographer’s most reliable subject is his or her self. By turning the camera on oneself the photographer is brought out from behind their lens, presenting themselves to the world as both artist and subject.

Self-portraiture is often used to explore and manipulate identity. The photographer invites judgement and critique on not only their artistic message, but also their appearance and demeanor. For this exhibition, The Kiernan Gallery seeks self-portraits that provide insight into the artist; their stories, struggles and triumphs.

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all artists

MEDIA:
All forms of photography

DEADLINE:
March 2, 2012

NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of accepted work via email approximately eight days after the submission deadline.

ENTRY FEE: $25 for the first 5 images and $5 each add’l image (up to 10 images).

JUROR: Russell Joslin has worked primarily in photography beginning in the early 90’s, and has exhibited his work in solo and group shows since then.

In addition to being a photographer, Joslin is the Editor and Publisher of SHOTS Magazine, an independent, reader-supported quarterly journal of fine art photography that reaches an international audience. He lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

AWARDS: The juror will select up to 30 images for display in the main gallery, as well as up to an additional 40 for display in the online gallery. All accepted photographs are eligible for inclusion in a full color exhibition catalogue available for purchase from Blurb Books. A Juror’s Choice and Director’s Choice award will also be announced.

SALES: Artists exhibiting at the gallery may offer their work for sale. The Kiernan Gallery retains 30% of the sale price as commission.