The Gateway Art Center NYC in Manhattan is calling for photographers to submit photographic images by July 15th to win recognition and possibly a solo or group exhibition at the gallery. The competition is open to both professionals and non-professionals and subjects include Architecture, Fine Art, Nature, Portrait and Macro.
The contest promotes the appreciation of photography, showcases emerging talent, and introduces photographers from around the world to New York City. A selection of winning work from this competition will be exhibited in Midtown Manhattan in one of their Galleries. Artwork selected for award judging, and the results of the competition, will be viewed online and promoted with social media. The winners will be published on GATEWAY ART CENTER NYC website and media including the e-zine 44degrees.net in a special section.
Application fees are $30 for two photos by professionals and $5 for each additional image to be reviewed, up to six in one category, more than one category may be requested. Non-professionals can submit two pieces for $25 and $5 for each additional image up to six in a category. The photos will be judged by experienced educators, curators, gallery owners, and consultants. Judges’ identities will be available after the judging, and all submissions will be judged without identifying the photographer by name. A maximum of 90 Artists may apply in each category in each division, first come first served. First round of judging selects 40 initial entries for selection of awards in the second round. Results of the first round of judging will be announced two weeks after the deadline and all applicants will be notified by email. Final selections of winning entries will be announced three weeks after the deadline and all applicants will be notified by email.
The contest is open for anyone age 18 and over. Entries are welcome from any country. There are no restrictions on the type of camera you use, or the techniques you use to produce your final image. Copyright of the images will remain at all times with the photographer.
For a complete list of prizes and/or more information about the Gateway Art Center, see here or visit: Gateway Art Center NYC, 4 West 43rd Street, New York, NY
Gateway also accepts applications from emerging and established artists interested in Solo or in Group Exhibits for 2016 and 2017 and in Gallery Representation. To learn more, see here.
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Other sponsors include 44degrees and Meagan Meehan.
