Environmental Multimedia Exhibition Spring Term 2007
Call for Entries: eARTh
ELIGIBILITY
In celebration of Furman University’s Year of the Environment, we invite submissions that inform and inspire people about the natural world. Submissions may relate to conservation, nature, recycling or re-purposing of materials. The competition is open to all forms of art including photography, mixed media, installation, video, 3-D or 2-D work of any kind that relate to this theme. With the exception of installation and 3-D works, the size of the works may not exceed 32" in height or width. Three entries are permitted per individual.
DEADLINE
Submissions must be received by April 1, 2007.
SEND ENTRY MATERIALS TO:
Furman University Attn: James Wilkins 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613 864-294-2076
GUIDELINES
Jurying will be conducted via digital submissions. CD-ROMs should be labeled with entrant’s name and phone number. We accept JPEG files at 300 dpi, approximately 6x7". Each file must be titled with your last name and corresponding entry number (i.e. wilkins.1.jpg or wilkins.2.jpg). A corresponding entry form (click here) must accompany the CD-ROM submission. A self-addressed, stamped envelope should also be included if you would like your disk returned. Accepted entries will be notified via email.
JUROR, Beth Maynor Young
Beth Maynor Young is a conservation photographer who has spent much of her life chronicling the natural beauty and remnant wild places of the South. In 1990, she founded Cahaba River Publishing, a conservation photography firm that supports her life's passion - nature and landscape photography. In the last several years she has photographed Southern Rivers from Virginia to Mississippi. Today, Beth Maynor Young's photographs give us a moving vision of the natural world, and speak quietly, yet deeply, of our need to preserve the South's unique heritage. More information can be found on her web site at: kingkfishereditions.com
CALENDAR
April 1 Deadline for receipt of entry form and digital submissions
April 20 Delivery of accepted work.
May 1 – 26 Exhibition open to the public at the Furman University Library and Student Center
May 26 Entrants pick-up work.
ACCEPTED WORKS
Finalists’ work selected for the exhibition must be dropped off at Furman University, and labeled with artist’s name, title, and phone number on reverse of the work. Accepted work must be properly wired and ready to hang.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
$ 900 in awards will be provided to works selected by the juror. Awards will be announced and presented at the opening reception. Awards will be presented in the following categories: high school student, college student, other/professional category.
LIABILITY
Furman University is not responsible for damage to work submitted, although care in handling can be assured. Works will not be insured by the University for the duration of the exhibition.