Call for Entry: The Art of Photography
The Art of Photography
A 40 West Gallery Exhibition
KEY INFORMATION
· Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2nd, 2025 at midnight
· Artist Notification Date: Week of February 16th, 2025
· Art Drop-off Date: Wednesday March 5th, 2025 between 1pm-3pm
· Art Hanging: Thursday March 6th, 2025 at 1pm
Art Pickup: Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 between 12pm-2pm
Show Dates: March 7th - March 30th, 2025
CREATIVE BRIEF
Month of Photography Denver (MOP) is a celebration of photographic arts that occurs biannually during the month of March across the Denver region. For MOP 2025, 40 West Gallery will be hosting an open call juried photography exhibition. The theme of the show is simply “The Art of Photography” and participants are encouraged to submit work that demonstrates the wide range of what photography can say about the practice of art.
Photography can tell compelling stories and explore complex themes. When combined with the skillful use of composition, lighting, color, tone, texture and other visual elements, it can be elevated to art. Emerging and established photographers are eligible to submit up to four works with a consistent theme or visual style.
SCREENING PROCESS
The juror for this exhibition is local fine art photographer Thomas Carr, whose work has been exhibited in major art and cultural institutions for over 40 years.
Please note that depending on the number of submissions, our curation process, and other factors, not all submitted works are guaranteed entrance into our show. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s). Also note that while we strive to include works from as many artists as possible, please know that we do not tolerate submissions that promote hate, racism or violence against others. We reserve the right to refuse any submission that does not adhere to or promote our mission.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all professional and beginner artists. Both 40 West Arts members and non-members are invited to submit work. We are unable to accept mailed artwork, you must be able to drop off your artwork at 40 West Gallery.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please read and follow all instructions:
Please note, there are three steps to complete your submission process.
Fill out The Art of Photography submission form.
2. Pay any associated fees related to this exhibition ($5 per entry for 40 West member artists, $10 per entry for non-member artists). Artists may submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works.
3. Send JPEG images of each work submitted to submissions@40westarts.org with each JPEG titled as follows: first name_last name_name of piece_dimensions. (Example: Juan_Lopez_Stars and Lines_8x10.jpg)
To rename JPEG files, right-click on the JPEG image on your computer, scroll down to ‘Rename’ and click, and then re-title your file with the correct naming convention).
GUIDELINES: Artists are invited to submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works via email for consideration. (See details below on how to submit digital images for jurying). Application fees for this show are $5 per item for 40 West members and $10 per item for non-members. FREE for youth (under age 21) artists and students. Become a member of 40 West Arts District at 40westarts.org (dues are only $40 per year). 40 West Arts will retain a 15% commission on all works sold. It is the artist’s responsibility to collect and remit local and state sales taxes for any work sold. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang, preferably with a wire. Command strips are not allowed in 40 West Gallery. Please include framing and matting in your artwork dimensions. Accepted art must reflect the image of the work that was submitted digitally for jurying. 40 West Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork not meeting these guidelines at any time. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s).
You will receive emails prior to all dates confirming final information and details.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS!
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