Prospectus
Camera USA:
National Photography Award
Exhibition on view: May 14 - August 26, 2011
All photographers age 18 and older who are residing in the United States are invited to submit one photograph taken in the United States after January 1, 2009 for the exhibition "Camera USA."
The photography exhibition will be installed in The von Liebig Art Center's Frederick O. Watson Gallery from May 14 through August 27, 2011. The von Liebig Art Center is located in Naples, Florida in the heart of the 5th Avenue South shopping, dining and arts district.
Exhibition and Award
A maximum of 50 photographs will be included in the "Camera USA" exhibition. A $5,000 grand prize award will be presented to one photographer. The grand prize award winner will receive two nights hotel accommodations in Naples, Florida and round-trip economy class air fare to attend a preview reception and award presentation on Friday, May 13, 2011.
About the Juror
Exhibition Juror and Award Judge:
Harry Benson, International Award Winning Photojournalist
Scottish born photojournalist Harry Benson arrived in America with the Beatles in 1964. Harry has photographed every U.S. president from Eisenhower to Barack H. Obama; was just feet away from Bobby Kennedy the night he was assassinated; in the room with Richard Nixon when he resigned; on the Meredith march with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., next to Coretta Scott King at her husband's funeral; on maneuvers with the Irish Republican Army; was there when the Berlin Wall went up and when it came down; and covered the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans.
On January 1, 2009, Harry was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and received his honor at Buckingham Palace in March. Harry was honored with a Doctor of Letters from the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University in 2007. He was twice named the NPPA (National Press Photographer's Association) Magazine Photographer of the Year. Harry received the 2005 LUCIE Award for Lifetime Achievement in Portrait Photography; the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scottish Press Photographers Association; and has twice received the Leica Medal of Excellence. He has had 40 gallery solo exhibitions and fourteen books of his photographs have been published. He is currently working on two new books. One is entitled "New Yorkers" and the other is "Bobby Fischer." Both books will be published in 2011.
His photographs are in the permanent collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. Both museums hosted his "Harry Benson: Being There" exhibition (2006-7). A major retrospective exhibition of Harry's photographs was at Kelvingrove Museum from June through September 2008.
Harry, under contract to LIFE Magazine from 1970 to 2000, is presently under contract to Vanity Fair Magazine, and he photographs for Architectural Digest, Newsweek and many other major magazines. Harry lives in New York with his wife, Gigi, who works with him on his book and exhibition projects. Their two daughters, Wendy and Tessa, live and work in Los Angeles.
The Naples Art Association (NAA) at The von Liebig Art Center
The von Liebig Art Center is the home of the 57-year old Naples Art Association. The NAA presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art by regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists. The NAA's education program offers professional studio art courses and workshops. The lecture series brings visiting speakers who cover dynamic and stimulating topics in art. ARTScool, an exciting art studies program for youth ages 4 - 14, is held for eight weeks each summer. Visitors will also discover artwork in all media from artists worldwide at 5 major outdoor art festivals held annually. The Naples National Art Festival is held each year in late February (the 2007 Naples National Art Festival was rated the 5th best outdoor festival in the United States by Sunshine Artist Magazine), the Naples Renaissance Fall Art Festival is held each Thanksgiving Weekend, the Downtown Naples New Year's Weekend Art Fair is held in late December/early January, the Mercato Fine Arts Festival is held in early March and the Downtown Naples Festival of the Arts is held in late March.
NAA Membership
Although membership is not required for participation in "Camera USA," photographers are invited to join the Naples Art Association. NAA members participate in special members' only exhibitions held throughout the year. Membership offers many other exciting benefits, including free admission to exhibition receptions, library privileges and discounts on classes, workshops, lecture, art trips, art supplies and other programs. For more information on becoming a member, visit https://www.naplesart.org/content/become-member or call (239) 262-6517.
Eligibility
All photographers age 18 and older who are residing within any of the fifty States in the United States of America are cordially invited to enter one photograph taken in the United States after January 1, 2009 and not previously exhibited at The von Liebig Art Center. Membership in the Naples Art Association is not required. Accepted photographs must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition and will not be available for pick up until 11 am on Sunday, August 28, 2011.
Entry Fees
Applications will be accepted online until 4 pm, March 23, 2011. The non-refundable application fee is $32 (for current NAA members the entry fee is $27) and is payable online by credit card.
Presentation and Size Limitations
All photographs accepted for "Camera USA" must be delivered in exhibition ready condition. Photographs must be framed or gallery wrapped with no staples on the sides and a proper hanging wire with raw wire ends taped. For safety reasons, glass may be used only if frame is 20 x 20 inches or smaller. Larger frames requiring a glazing must have Plexiglas.
Dimensions: Maximum framed dimension not to exceed 44 inches in any direction (including frame, if a frame is used).
Notification
To view the results for your entry, log into your Juried Art Services account on or after April 5, 2011. The grand prize award winner will be notified by telephone or E-mail on May 6, 2011.
Photograph Delivery
Photographs may be hand delivered or shipped to Naples. Accepted photographs must remain on display for the entire duration of "Camera USA" and cannot be removed from The von Liebig Art Center until 11 am on Sunday, August 28th.
Hand Delivery: Deliver accepted artwork on Sunday, May 1st from 11 am - 1 pm or on Wednesday, May 4th from 10 am - 2 pm. Driving directions to The von Liebig Art Center are available at https://www.naplesart.org/content/hours-location
Shipping Your Accepted Photograph: Accepted photographs may be shipped to Naples, Florida to arrive by no later than Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of transporting their photographs to and from Naples, Florida. Shipped photographs must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid return shipping label or Airbill. Shipping to P.O. Boxes is not permitted. Place the prepaid shipping label or Airbill in an envelope and attach it to the outside of your shipping container. ARTMove LLC will receive and return all shipped photographs. The ARTMove LLC shipping address and contact information will be provided to all applicants whose photographs are accepted for the exhibition.
Use care when packing your photograph. Cushion frame on all sides with at least 4 inches of packing material and pack in a sturdy shipping carton. Popcorn (loose foam) is not an acceptable packing material as it will allow your photograph to shift during transit. Airfloat Systems sells excellent cushioned-shipping "Strongbox" containers that are sturdy and reusable. See www.airfloatsys.com The Naples Art Association is not responsible for photographs damaged during shipment and reserves the right to disqualify damaged photographs from the exhibition.
Artist's Statement
An artist's statement will be mounted near each photograph in the exhibition. Statements are included to provide insight and information for gallery visitors, docents and art collectors. The artist's statement uploaded with your entry will be used for the exhibition. Artists with artwork accepted for the exhibition who wish to update their statements may do so by E-mail before Saturday, April 16, 2011. The e-mail address will be provided after the jury process is completed.
Preview Reception and Award Presentation
On Friday, May 13th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm the NAA will host a Preview Reception for the exhibition. The reception is a benefit on NAA membership. Non-members are welcome at $10 per person. Each exhibiting artist is eligible to bring one non-member guest to the reception free of charge. The grand prize award winner will be announced at the preview reception.
Sales
Photographs exhibited in "Camera USA" may be available for purchase or listed as NFS (not for sale). Once stated, neither the price nor title of the photograph may be changed. The NAA processes sales and will retain a 30% commission on all photographs sold during the exhibition. Proceeds from sales support the NAA's exhibition programs. Photographers' proceeds will be mailed. Photographers generally receive their checks within three weeks from the close of the exhibition.
Photograph Pick-up or Shipped Photograph Return
All unsold photographs will be available for pick-up from 11 am to 1 pm on Sunday, August 28th and from 10 am to 2 pm on Monday, August 29, 2011. Photographs should be picked-up during scheduled pick-up dates. Photographs shipped for the exhibition with the required prepaid return shipping label or Airbill will be returned shipped by ARTMove LLC during the week of September 6, 2011.
2011 Calendar
March 23, 4 pm - Entry Deadline
April 5 - Artist Notification Date (log into your Juried Art Services account to view jury process results)
April 16 - Updated Artist's Statement Deadline (optional)
April 27 - Shipped Artwork Deadline
May 1 - Artwork Receiving, 11 am - 2 pm
May 4 - Artwork Receiving, 10 am - 2 pm
May 13 - Preview Reception, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
May 14 - Exhibition Officially Opens, 10 am
August 26 - Exhibition Closes, 4 pm
August 28 - Artwork Pick-up, 11 am - 1 pm
August 29 - Artwork Pick-up, 10 am - 2 pm
Waiver
Due care will be taken with all photographs. However, the Naples Art Association will not be held responsible for loss or damage to exhibited photographs. The Naples Art Association recommends "Camera USA" exhibition participants acquire insurance to cover loss or damage.
Keep in Mind
- Online applications are submitted through Juried Art Services
- The entry deadline is 4 pm on March 22, 2011
- The entry fee is $32 ($27 for current Naples Art Association members) and is paid online by credit card
Exhibition Generously Sponsored by:
Susan H. Earl
Reception Generously Sponsored by:
