PHOTOBOOK!! Competition

The Photographer and the Self-Published PhotoBook

The self-published photobook is an exciting new avenue for photographers to present their work directly to the public. In addition, the photobook itself can be a work of art.

As part of the Davis Orton Gallery’s commitment to showcasing the work of contemporary photographers, the Gallery is sponsoring a juried photobook competition culminating in a gallery exhibition and sale.

PHOTOBOOK!! GALLERY EXHIBITION AND SALE

20 books exhibited

4 ‘best of show’ will include framed prints

12 month online catalog

The exhibition and sale will feature 20 winning books.  Of the 20 winning entries, four books will be selected as Best in Show. Photographers awarded Best in Show will also exhibit up to four photographs (depending on size) in the gallery.  An online catalog of the winning works, with links to the photographers’ websites or online storefronts will remain on the Davis Orton Gallery website for one year.

JUROR: PAULA TOGNARELLI

Paula Tognarelli is the Executive Director and Curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, MA. The Griffin Museum of Photography is a small photography museum whose mission is to promote an appreciation of photographic art and a broader understanding of its visual, emotional and social impact. The Griffin Museum houses three galleries on-site, two virtual galleries and four satellite galleries.

Ms. Tognarelli is an avid collector of photography books.

EXHIBITION DATES

November 18 to December 19, 2010 with an opening reception Saturday, November 20, 2010, 6 to 8 p.m.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The Submission period begins August 1, 2010 and ends on October 1, 2010.  
Entries must be in-hand or postmarked by October 1.
Once entered, all submissions are final; no changes or edits may be made to your book.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

PHOTOBOOK!! is open to photographers in the United States and abroad* who have made a photography book via any on-demand, self-publishing printing service such as blurb, lulu, viovio, iphoto, etc. that produces commercial quality printing and binding.

Entrants may submit up to three different titles that are self-published photography books of any size, format, or style: hard cover, soft cover, case-wraps, landscape, portrait, square, color, black and white.

You’ll send one (returnable) “jury copy” of each book to the gallery for jurying.

Submissions will be judged on the basis of: cover design, strength of the photography, subject matter of the book, page layouts, editing and sequencing and emotional impact of the overall book. All judging is at the complete discretion of the juror and all decisions of the juror are final.

By entering, you warrant that each submission is an original work of authorship created by you, the photographer, and that it does not infringe any third party’s rights, and that you have obtained any necessary permissions.

SUBMISSION FEE

The fee for submission of up to three books is $25

TO ENTER

There are two options for entering:

Option 1 – mailed entry form and payment by check

Download the PDF Entry Form, fill it in, and send it with your check and your book(s).

Option 2 - online entry form and payment by credit card

Fill in  Online entry form and pay entry fee by credit card (via PayPal)

Click the PayPal button, fill out your entry form on line and complete payment (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover).
You will receive a confirmation email for entry and fee payment.

Print out the payment confirmation email and include it with your mailed book submission.

For All:

Mail one copy of each book entered and an SASE (for return) to: PHOTOBOOK!!, Davis Orton Gallery, 114 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534.

The “jury copy” of your book will be retained as sellable inventory if you get accepted into the show or will be returned if you are not accepted into the show. If you live near the Gallery, books and entry forms can be dropped off at any time during gallery hours.

WINNERS WILL BE POSTED ON THE DAVIS ORTON GALLERY WEBSITE OCTOBER 15. (No calls, please.)

ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION 
AGREE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING BY NOVEMBER 11, 2010:

1. Artist Statement
2. Artist Bio or Artist Resume
3. High resolution jpg of book cover
4. Three books for sale in gallery
5. (If selected “Best of Show) up to four prints

SALE OF BOOKS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

Sale of Books in Gallery

All books selected for exhibition will be for sale during the exhibition. All work is sold on consignment. The Gallery keeps 25% of the book sale price. The artist receives 75% of the book sale price. Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the close of the show. NB: The retail price should be the same price that your book is sold for in other venues including on websites.

Sale of Photographs in Gallery

All framed photographs are sold on consignment.  The Gallery keeps 40% of the sale price.  The artist receives 60% of the sale price.  Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of sale.

Sale of Books Online

The online catalog will not sell books but rather direct the buyer to your online storefront or your website. The catalog will remain on the Davis Orton Gallery website for a year. The gallery will take no commission for sales or for hosting the catalog.

SHIPPING – All shipping and shipping insurance costs for books and photographs to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist. Make sure your shipping box is sturdy enough to reuse for return shipping. Prepaid return postage and a pre-addressed mailing label must accompany all books and photographs.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Gallery shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned books and photographs while in Gallery’s possession. The Gallery shall be strictly liable to the artist for their loss or damage (except for damage resulting from flaws inherent in the books or photographs), to the full value artist would have received from Gallery if the artwork had been sold.

AGREEMENT – By submitting to this show the artist agrees that images of selected books or photographs can be used to promote the show including publicity, catalogs and web site promotions. Copyright credit will be given to the artist. Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this Call for Entries and Entry Form.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF ARTIST:

Artist hereby represents and warrants to Gallery that she or he is the creator of the Artwork (defined herein as either books or photographs or both); and is the owner of all rights to the Artwork and their use as granted to Gallery in this Agreement, and has not assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered the same; that the Artwork is original; and she or he has the full power to enter into this agreement and to make the grants herein contained. Artist further warrants that the Artwork does not, in whole or in part, infringe upon any copyright or violate any right to privacy or other personal or property right whatsoever, and does not contain any hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Gallery harmless from any and all claims, including but not limited to, all third party claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, losses, costs, damages (direct, indirect or consequential), attorney’s fees and expenses Gallery might sustain or incur as a result of Gallery’s participation in this Agreement.

*INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS – Artists residing outside of the United States are welcome to enter this exhibition. The exhibition entry fee of $25 must be paid in US funds. Return shipping of books and photographs will be handled via the carrier of your choice but you must provide pre-paid, ready-to-ship shipping labels and customs documents.