Prospectus

Camera USA: National Photography Award 2012

Exhibition on view: June 4 - August 10, 2012

All photographers residing in the United States are invited to submit one photograph taken in the United States after January 1, 2010 for the exhibition Camera USA: National Photography Award 2012.

The photography exhibition will be installed in The von Liebig Art Center’s Frederick O. Watson Gallery from June 4 through August 10, 2012. The vonLiebigArtCenter 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: National Photography Award 2012 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, June 1, 2012.  

About the Exhibition Juror and Award Judge - Bradly Dever Treadaway is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator specializing in digital media and installation. Utilizing a diverse set of photographic processes, video and performance, Treadaway’s work appropriates public and private archives to investigate the disintegration of family structure and the breakdown of cultural passage. Currently a Faculty Member and the Digital Media Coordinator at the International Center of Photography in New York City, Treadaway is a Fulbright Scholar to Italy and has exhibited work in 11 countries.

The Naples Art Association (NAA) at The von Liebig Art Center
The von Liebig Art Center is the home of the 58-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 young people 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.

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, lectures, art supplies and web linking from the NAA website to member artist’s sites. For more information on becoming a member, visit https://www.naplesart.org/content/become-member or call (239) 262-6517.

Eligibility
All photographers residing in 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, 2010 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 3:30 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  

Entry Fees
Applications will be accepted online until 4 pm, March 22, 2012. 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). When completing your Juried Art Services application, you will be asked to enter the actual dimensions of the final printed photograph you wish to exhibit. 

Notification

To view the results for your entry, log into your Juried Art Services account on or after April 9, 2012 and go to “applications.” The grand prize award winner will be notified by telephone or E-mail on May 24, 2012. 

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 3:30 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  

Hand Delivery: Deliver accepted artwork on Sunday, May 20 from 4:30 – 6 pm or on Tuesday, May 22 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, May 16, 2012. 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. FedEx Office locations sell lightweight boxes specifically designed for shipping artwork. The Naples Art Association and ARTmove LLC are not responsible for photographs damaged during shipment. The NAA 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 photographs accepted for the exhibition who wish to update their statements may do so by e-mail before Thursday, April 26, 2012. The e-mail address will be provided after the jury process is completed.

Preview Reception and Award Presentation
On Friday, June 1 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.

David E. Wensel, winner of the National Photography Award 2011

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 3:30 to 5 pm on Sunday, August 12 and from 10 am to 2 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012. 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 August 20, 2012.

2012 Calendar

 
Note to Beginning Photographers

Camera USA is a competition. Art competitions can be very competitive and not every photographer who enters Camera USA will have his or her work accepted for the exhibition. If your photograph is accepted, you should be prepared for the exhibition. Have you already printed and framed your photograph? If not, running a test print and getting an estimate for framing and shipping your photograph will prepare you in advance and help you establish set a selling price for your photograph. Collectors usually look for photographs printed as part of a limited edition, so considering printing your photograph as an edition and number each print near your signature. Edition numbers are written like fractions with the total number in the edition as the denominator (bottom number) and the number of the print as the numerator (top number). Prints from small editions generally sell for a higher price than prints from large or unlimited editions.  

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

• The entry deadline is Midnight on March 22, 2012

• The entry fee is $32 ($27 for current Naples Art Association members) and is paid online by credit card