F I X E D S H A D O W

The Fixed Shadow: A Juried Photography Exhibition of Camera-less Images

October 27-December 8, 2013

The Robert and Elaine Stein galleries at Wright State University invites submissions for an exhibition of camera-less images. This can include, but is not limited to: chemigrams, lumen prints, photograms, photogenic drawing, and scanograms. The final images submitted may be digital output, but a camera can not have been used in the making of the original work.

Exhibition Eligibility
The exhibition is open to all artists living in the United States 18 years of age or older. All work must be original. Current faculty, staff, and students of Wright State University are ineligible.

Jurors
Carol Panaro-Smith received her BS in Art Education from State University College at Buffalo and an MFA at Arizona State University. She has taught photography and mixed media for over 20 years in the valley. James Hajicek is Professor Emeritus in the School of Art at Arizona State University. He received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and his MFA from the University of New Mexico. His area of specialization is late 19th century photographic printing processes.

Carol and James have spent over 50 years collectively being dedicated to and fostering in others an appreciation of the antiquarian photographic printing processes of the 19th century. This is evidenced in their own creative work as well as in their careers as educators. Their work can be seen http://www.alchemy-studio.net.

Image Submissions
Submissions must be received by 4:00 pm EST on August 23, 2013. Submissions received after this time will not be considered.

All images must be on a CD-ROM. A non-refundable fee of $30 should accompany each entry and entitles the artist 5 images for consideration. Additional images accepted for $5, up to 7 total images maximum. Entry fees can be mailed with entry form as a check made payable to University Art Galleries, or credit card payments will be accepted online. Online payment store is located here.

All submissions should be accompanied by the application form that includes name, address, phone, email, image information, and entry fee check or credit card payment confirmation. Please PRINT CLEARLY, as we rely on the information you provide for all subsequent communications.
CD’s of accepted works will become part of the Stein Galleries’ image collection. CD’s of unaccepted work will only be returned if sufficient return envelope and postage are provided.

Accepted work that differs significantly from the juried image or is in poor condition for display may be disqualified.

CD Format
Digital images may be submitted on Macintosh or PC formatted CD-ROMs. Images should be JPEG format and no smaller than 1200 pixels in any direction and 72 ppi. Label each digital image with the artist’s last name and image number corresponding to the entry (i.e. smith_01.jpg, smith_02.jpg, etc.). Be sure digital image number corresponds to correct application form entry number. CD’s should be clearly labeled with the artist’s last name and contact information.

Exhibition Awards
Purchase awards up to $1000.
Awards are restricted to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents only.

Insurance
The Stein Galleries will insure artwork for stated value while the work is on the premises. Individual artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit.

Accepted Shipping
Accepted works must be sent ready for hanging and must arrive by October 18, 2013. Work must be framed with Plexiglass and wired on the back. The Stein Galleries reserves the right to exclude any work that does not meet the framing standards listed above.

Artists will be responsible for shipping their work to and from the Gallery. Please use sturdy, reusable packaging. Return shipping must be prepaid by the artist and enclosed with the artwork. Accepted works may be hand delivered to the Stein Galleries during normal operating hours. Please phone ahead to ensure staff will be available to receive your delivery.