Posted April 22nd - Retail & Class Schedules
Call for Artists!
IT'S A small WORLD
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 Nov 1st to Dec 5th. The exhibit is open to all JPI customers, InFocus students and other participants showcasing their recent photography work. The title for the exhibit is "It's a Small World." The theme implies an emphasis on close-up or macro photography, however it is open to interpretation.
 
First Place $200 -  Second place - $100 -  Third Place - $50. Plus a   $50 Viewer's Choice Award to be selected day of the reception.
 
ENTRY FEE - $8 per piece due upon receiving. Entry Fees are non-refundable. You can submit up to six entries.
 
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 12"x12" to 16" x 20". 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 25th & 26th at JPI.
  • Reception - November 1st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at SFC.
  • Pick Up Work - Dec. 11th - Dec. 14th 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 5th Photography Exhibit at the Senior Friendship Center from November 1st to December 11th. The exhibit is open to InFocus students/participants, instructors & the general public showcasing their recent photography work. 

Theme - The title, "It's A small World," implies a theme of close-up or macro photography, however it is open to all photographic interpretations. Images may be manipulated or altered in anyway. Yes, this means Photoshop. Any subject 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.

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 12x12 to 16x20.
  • 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.

Entry Fee - The fee is $8.00 per piece due upon receiving. Entry fees are non-refundable.
Awards
1st Place $200
2nd Place $100
3rd Place $50

Viewer's Choice Award will be chosen by those in attendance at the reception by secret ballot for a JPI Gift Card of $50. Viewer's Choice & Place winners will be on display at JPI for 3 weeks after the exhibit comes down.
Receiving and Pick Up
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 53rd Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203 on the following times & dates:

Friday, October 25th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Reception -  Friday November 1st from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at  SFC 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL 34236.

Pick Up Dates -  Work must be picked up at JPI during normal business hours. Dec 11th through the 14th - Work not selected for the exhibit. Oct. 31st.

Any questions email Dono at  dono@jpiphoto.com or call (941) 896-9921
Online Receiving Mounting & Printing
You now have an option to submit your work online at www.jpiphoto.com and have it printed and mounted ready for entry. You can submit online at anytime.*

  1. Click on Online Photo Print.
  2. Select your and upload your images.
  3. Select the ones you'd like to print.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and select Small World Photo Exhibit.
  5. From there you can order your print options for the contest.

All Online Photo Contest Orders Fees include entry fee.
*You do not have to print your order at JPI to be eligible for the exhibit. All entries regardless of where they were made will be eligible per official rules and requirements.
Judging
Judge - Work will be judged on presentation, originality and photo technique.

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.
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