Photographers from all over the world can now submit their work for an art event which will see their photos displayed in public areas in Cyprus and exhibited in Athens. “Each participant is free to choose his or her own theme. It is important to clarify that we are seeking a thematic portfolio, a story, and not a set of the participant’s best shooting photos,” said a spokesman for the organisers, the Paphos Branch of the Cyprus Photographic Society.
The deadline for entries is April 14. This will be the fourth time the annual event is held. The purpose is to hold a free, 42-day exhibition of photographic projects and stories at several public spaces.
Photographers are requested to send a portfolio of between four to ten photos which highlight the photographer’s personal preferences or depict an idea or a part of a project, or even a story-telling situation.
An assessment of the proposals will be undertaken by a committee of judges and will be made based on the following criteria: the contiguity of the photos to the specific subject, the coherence of all of the photos as a united set, the artistic and sensational quality of the set of photos and the uniqueness of the proposal.
There are a number of prizes on offer, including solo exhibitions. “The top ten stories will be exhibited in ten different spaces in Paphos town for 42 days. Printing, mounting and installation are covered by the organisers,” the society said.
Information about the artist and contact info will be also displayed. The exhibition will take place from May 20 – June 30.
The top five stories will also be exhibited in Athens in collaboration with iFocus gallery in the Autumn 2019.
The top 15 stories will be projected in two different locations, at the House of Letters and Arts in Paphos and the Fotodos Photography Club in Nicosia, and the top 10 stories will be published in PHOTOnet magazine, one of the most popular photography magazines in Greece. Also, reports about the winners will be posted on the internet.
In addition, all participants will get a 25 per cent discount on fee payment for next year’s Public Art open call.
Each photographer may participate with more than one story. Each story should be submitted differently. Along with the photos, a brief artist’s statement – maximum 100 words – must be also sent; this statement should describe the theme selected in brief.
The photos will be assessed by a committee which comprises of the following three members: Zisis Kardianos a street life photographer based in Zakynthos, Ilya Shtutsa a documentary and street photographer currently based in Saint-Petersburg, Russia and Dora Lavazou, a successful photo editor, curator and teacher living in Athens.
The participation fee is €20 for entries received after March 20, 2019.
Photography Competition
Photographers can submit a thematic portfolio. Selected top photos will be displayed in Paphos and Athens. Deadline: April 14. For further information: [email protected]
