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Fauna, Flora & Field

Johnson PhotoImaging is sponsoring a juried photography exhibit at the Senior Friendship Center in Sarasota, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236. The show will run from October 6th to November 14th. The exhibit is open to all JPI customers, InFocus students and other participants showcasing their recent photography work. The title for the exhibit is "Fauna, Flora & Field."

Prints can be of either one of two categories - Color or Monochrome Photography. There are awards for each category. First Place $100 - Second place - A 17" x 22" print from JPI - Third Place - A 13" x 19" print from JPI. Plus a $50 Viewer's Choice Award to be selected day of the reception.

ENTRY FEE - $6 per piece due upon receiving. Entry Fees are non refundable. You can submit as many as you like in either category.

Each work must be unique & be mounted on a 16" x 20" inch black board no more than 3/16" thick. Prints sizes can be between 10" x 10" to 15" x 19". Any work that fails to follow this will be disqualified. There are no refunds. Do NOT add any hanging device on the back. Photographer must present the work finished and ready to be displayed at time of drop off.

Important Dates

Receiving - October 2nd & 3rd at JPI.
Reception - October 6th 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at SFC.
Pick Up Work - Nov. 17th - Nov. 18th at JPI.

See below for additional details or call the store, (941) 896-9921. Ask for Dono.

Good luck!

OFFICIAL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

JPI InFocus is having its 3rd Photography Exhibit at the Senior Friendship Center from October 6th to November 15th. The exhibit is open to InFocus students/participants, instructors & the general public showcasing their recent photography work.

Theme - The theme for the exhibit is "Fauna, Flora & Field." It's open to all photographic interpretations. Images can be manipulated or altered in anyway. Yes, this means Photoshop. Any theme may be used as long as it doesn't promote graphic violence or anything illegal. It can be thought provoking, funny, serious, scary, happy, sad or a combination of them all.

Categories - Color & Monochrome - Monochrome includes Black & White, Cyanotype, or Sepia. Color includes the entire light spectrum!

Exhibition Requirements

Originality - Entries must be the original design of the photographer and completed within the last 12 months. Class projects, of the artist's own design, are acceptable. Copies of someone's design are not acceptable. i.e. scans or photographs of magazine covers.
Size - Any size from 10x10 to a 15x19.
Hanging/Mounting requirements - All work must be mounted on 16" x 20" black matte board that is no more then 3/16" thick. Do NOT add any hanging device.
Artist Info - On the back of the mounted work each piece must include title, artist name, artist phone number & artist email.
Selling - You may sell your work with a suggestion to donate 10% of the sale to the Senior Friendship Center.
Promotion/Marketing - All work submitted may be used in promotional material and social media to advertise the event.
Withdrawal - No work accepted for the exhibition may be substituted or withdrawn during the exhibit.

Awards
Color

1st Place $100
2nd Place A free 17" x 22" Photo Rag Baryta Print from JPI
3rd Place A free 13" x 19" Photo Rag Baryta Print from JPI

Monochrome

1st Place $100
2nd Place A free 17" x 22" Photo Rag Baryta Print from JPI
3rd Place A free 13" x 19" Photo Rag Baryta Print from JPI

There is a Viewer's Choice Award chosen by those in attendance at the reception by secret ballot for a cash Prize of $50. All winners will be announced after the ballots have been collected. Viewer's Choice & 1st Place winners will be on display at JPI for 3 weeks after the exhibit comes down.

Entry Fee - The fee is $6.00 per piece due upon receiving. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Delivery of Work - All works must be picked up and dropped off at JPI by you or your designated contact. All work must be delivered and picked up by hand. We can NOT accept delivery of shipments of nor can we ship any works. Works not picked up by the designated time may either be donated or disposed of by JPI at their discretion.

Receiving - We are receiving work ready for display at the store only: JPI 6709 E State Rd 70, Bradenton, FL 34203 on the following dates:

Receiving Dates & Times
Monday, October 2nd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Judge - Billy Dzwonkowski of Billy D Photography is the judge for this show. Billy is an multi award winning photographer. Of his many awards, he was named one of the top 10 photographers in state of Florida, by the Florida Professional Photography Association (FPPA), in 2015. For full list of credits, you can view them on his website here.

Statement of Responsibility

Johnson PhotoImaging will do everything possible to protect the work of the artists. By submitting your work, the artist understands that JPI and the Senior Friendship Center are not responsible for loss or damage. All work displayed is at the discretion of the JPI & SFC. JPI reserves the right of final presentation. The judge will be responsible for choosing art for the exhibit and the placement award winners. Artists will be notified by phone if their work is not accepted by the judge for the exhibit.

Reception - Friday October 6th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at SFC 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236.

Pick Up Dates - Work must be picked up at JPI during normal business hours. Oct. 6th & 7th - Work not selected for the exhibit. Nov. 17th to 18th - Work from the exhibit.

Any questions email Dono at dono@jpiphoto.com or call (941) 896-9921

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