2nd Annual
Media ICONS Photography Contest
A 2nd Look
Jurored by: Stephen Perloff – Editor, The Photo Review, The Photograph Collector, and Focus Magazine
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline: 1:00 pm, Sept. 27, 2008
Sponsored by: First Keystone Bank
Professional and Amateur photographers from around the greater Media and Philadelphia area are invited to submit photography focusing on the “ICONS” of Media, PA. Loosely translated, images submitted should depict subject matter that “resides in or originated from the Borough of Media.” Works submitted should provide a “2nd Look” or an insight into something unusual about the town that might not be noticed upon a first impression of Media. Subject matter could include any form of photographic expression as long as the subject was in Media at the time. Categories might include: people, places, things, village life, still life, landscapes – urban or natural, the seasons – just to name a few. Juror-selected works will be eligible for cash prizes up to $300 as well as entered into the October 2nd Saturday Media ICONS Photo Exhibit hosted by the Media Arts Council.
Capture Media like no other. Enter today!
Purpose
- To support and promote photographers and art photography in the greater Media area.
- To promote the character of Media found only through the art of photography.
- To create an opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work to the local community.
- Increase cultural development in the community through art competition and exhibits.
Focus
Gather Professional and Amateur photographers from around the greater Media area to submit photography focusing on distinctly “Media, PA” related imagery.
Subject Matter
Imagery should depict subject matter that “resides in or originated from the Borough of Media.” Works submitted should provide a “2nd Look” or an insight into something unusual about the town that might not be noticed upon a first impression of Media. Subject matter could include any form of artistic expression as long as the subject was in Media. Categories might include: people, village life, still life, landscapes – urban or natural, the seasons, and nightlife – just to name a few. Because the works will be selected by a juror not from Media, all images will be judged solely on their artistic and technical merit not on how well it identifies Media through subject matter alone.
Eligibility
Photography first produced between January 1, 2001 and September 26, 2008 is eligible for entry. Entries (or photographers) may originate from any location but should depict subject matter from Media. A brief description should accompany each submission to describe the subject matter and its relationship to the Media community (see Form B below.) Special consideration will be given to those unique images that not only exemplify good photography, but also depict a view point of Media that is unique to our town or community.
A $25 entrance fee will be required for each photographer. Please make check payable to the Media Arts Council and have this check available at time of drop-off.
Preparation of Entries
Up to THREE (3) entries may be submitted. Each framed photograph is considered a single entry. While you may enter photographs as a series, images will be judged only individually and not as a series. Please do not submit more than one image in each framed submission. Digitally altered photography may be submitted, however, the final product must look like it was “taken” using some photographic method.
All photographs must be submitted framed as intended for final display in the Media ICONS photo exhibit. No framed submissions may be larger than 24" x 36." Appropriate matting, backing, and hanging mechanisms should be of professional quality. The Media Arts Council is not responsible for framing or adjustments to poorly framed art. All submissions, if awarded, will be installed “as is.”
In addition to framed submissions, please provide a high resolution digital version of each submission on CD (saved as 300dpi at 6" on the shortest side.)
All framed art will be returned to the artist and made available for pick up. All digital submissions will be held on file for use in online galleries of juror-selected works. The Media Arts Council is not responsible for damage or loss of any entry.
Usage Rights of Submissions
All entrants grant the Media Arts Council the right to reproduce work selected in the promotional endeavors of the Media Arts Council when specifically promoting the arts and culture of Media, PA. No works will be used in a for-profit endeavor without the written or verbal consent from the artist.
Preparation of Packages
Hand submit all framed entries to the Media Arts Council office. NO MAIL PACKAGE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED (this includes FedEx, UPS, or DHL)
Media ICONS Photo Competition
Media Arts Council
301 N. Jackson St., 3rd Floor Lobby
Media, Pennsylvania 19063
Submission Drop-Off Times
The Media Arts Council will be accepting submissions at the following times:
Friday, September 26, 2008
6:00–8:00 pm
Saturday, September 27, 2008
11:00 am–1:00 pm
All entries must be received by 1:00 pm,
Saturday, September 27, 2008.
Forms
Form A (or a facsimile) must accompany your package of entries.
Download Form A (pdf)
Form B (or a facsimile) must be taped to the back of each entry.
Download Form B (pdf)
Explanation
The purpose of this competition is to bring out creative impressions of Media, the places, the people, the lifestyles and attitudes seen through the eyes of creative photographers. To help the judges better understand the subject matter that you have chosen and its relevancy to the Media community, please include a brief explanation of each piece in 25 words or less (please) on each Form B. This might include the name of the subject, client for which the image was taken, location of the image, and/or basic concept of the work.
Notification of Acceptance
Entrants will be notified of their acceptance into the ICONS exhibit on or before October 6, 2008.
Awards
Awards (either cash or prizes) as well as Award of Excellence certificates for the photographer of each accepted photograph will be mailed in October of 2008.
Winning Photography Exhibit
Media ICONS Exhibition will open October 13th during Second Saturday from 6:00–9:00 pm.
Location of photography exhibit showcasing juror-selected work is still to be determined. Announcements of exhibit will be made no later than October 6, 2008. Up-to-date information regarding the competition and exhibit will be posted on the Media Arts Council web site (www. mediaartscouncil.org) as it becomes available.
Selected works will be available for pick up on October 18, 2008 after the closing night of the show at the gallery or during the day, October 20th, 11am-1pm.
Questions
If you have additional questions not covered by the details above, please email: mediaicons@mediaartscouncil.org
