Stellar Gallery Exhibits

Patricia Allen

Susan Bolen

Mary Brewster

Jonathan Bock

Doug Campbell

Ken Foster

Franka Gabler

Jeff Grandy

Christian Guenther

Charlt Hoffman

David Hoffman

Ellen Hurst

Joseph Holmes

Christine Loberg

Ken Maggard

Anne McClure

Amy Morgan

Putt Putman

Toby Raetze

Terry Robinson

John Rogers

Norma Rogers

Geoff Vassallo

Heidi Vetter

Artists Revealed - Submission Guidelines

August 1 to 31, 2009

Artists Reception - August 7, 2009,  at Stellar Gallery

An Exhibition of Photographic Portraits of Artists.  A juried exhibit.

Deadline July 1st 2009.

CLICK HERE to download the application

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The exhibit is open to photographers worldwide, and may be of any artist ( living or dead ) working in any discipline, including but not limited to ... visual artists, writers, musicians, film makers, animators, actors, dancers, and poets.  

Portraits submitted for consideration may be in black and white or color.  Digital manipulation is allowed.  Hand coloring and printing on non-traditional materials will be allowed ( metal, plastic, canvas, etc ). Mixed media works will not be accepted. 

Our jury will consist of three artistic and photo professionals. Jury members will be listed in the exhibit program.   The exhibit will be curated by photographer David Hoffman, and will include a selection of Hoffman's black and white portraits of artists participating in the Sierra Art Trails Open Studio Tour.  

PHILOSOPHY

While any image will be considered for inclusion in the exhibition, photographers are encouraged to be creative in their work.  It is NOT intended that images should be standard portrait studio type head and shoulders shots.  The photograph might, for instance, capture the artist in a contemplative moment, or posed in an environment that is particularly significant to him or her.  Innovative lighting and compelling composition will be important factors in evaluating submitted works.  A portrait may consist of anything from a partial face to a full body shot.  It is NOT necessary that the subject’s face be included in the shot, ( for instance a back view or close-up of a distinguishing feature like the subjects hands ).   It is not necessary that the artist portrayed be shown involved in art or in an art related environment, although the portrayal of the spirit or essence of the artist’s character, and the character of their work, will be a strong consideration.    

For inspiration, we recommend reviewing the work of Yousuf Karsh, Arnold Newman, Imogen Cunningham or Annie Leibovitz.   

Cash Awards will be made for first through third places among the juried entries.  

$300 USD - for Best of Show

$100 USD for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes

IMPORTANT DATES

Application deadline:  July 1st 2009

Dates for delivery of work to gallery:  July 15th 2009

Exhibition Dates: August 1 through 31, 2009

Reception Date: August 7, 2009

Dates for pick up of work from gallery: September 1st, 2009. Late pick up fee - 5.00 per day - Works left in the gallery's possession for more than 2 weeks after official pick-up date will be donated to Sierra Art Trails.

Pieces accepted into the exhibition should be prepared for hanging in the following manner:  

Photographs must be...

-          no larger than fourteen inches on the largest dimension,

-          over-matted with white mat board,

-          framed with the largest dimension not greater than twenty inches.

-          accompanied by a model release form.  (sample attached)

-          If works are presented in a non-traditional manner, please describe materials and  presentation method.

Sierra Art Trails receives a 25% commission on works sold from the exhibit.

To enter, complete the application form and submit to Sierra Art Trails at:

Sierra Art Trails , PO Box 3045 , Oakhurst CA    93644

Along with your completed application form, please submit:

A current artist's statement: Your statement should include a brief history of your experience as a photographer, a description of your technique(s), and the philosophy behind your work. Two or three paragraphs are sufficient for the jury process. 

Images to be considered for exhibition.  The images may be submitted as prints ( on 8x10 or 8 ½ x11 inch photo paper ) or as JPGs on a standard size CD.  Images submitted as JPGs should have a pixel dimension of at least 1,280 pixels on the longest side.  (Prints and CDs submitted for consideration will not be returned.)

Payment by check - made out to Sierra Art Trails - $15 dollars for the first image and $10 for each additional image.  There is no limit to the number of images that may be entered.

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