CEPA Gallery Members’ Exhibition 2007 Call for Work
CEPA Gallery is seeking submissions for its annual Members’ Exhibition to be held January 27 – March 3, 2007. An opening reception will be held at CEPA in the Market Arcade Complex, 617 Main St., on Saturday, January 27 from 7:00-10:00 PM. All work is due at CEPA, by 5 PM, Monday, January 22, 2007.
This year’s juror is Robert Hirsch. Mr. Hirsch is a photographer, writer, and the Director of Light Research. His books include Seizing the Light: A History of Photography, Photographic Possibilities: The Expressive Use of Ideas, Materials, and Processes, and Exploring Color Photography. Hirsch is a former Associate Editor for Digital Camera (UK) and Photovision Magazine, and a contributor to Afterimage, exposure, Buffalo Spree, Fotophile, FYI, History of Photography, Ilford Photo Instructor Newsletter, and The Photo Review, as well as a former Director of CEPA Gallery.
Details below.
CEPA Gallery, 617 Main Street, Buffalo, 14203, 716.856.2717, www.cepagallery.com.
CEPA will continue its tradition of awarding an Exhibition Award this year. Exhbition Awards recognize those artists who demonstrate an elevated level of artistic maturity and skill in their work. The winner will receive a solo exhibit of their work in the 2007/08 exhibition year. To be considered for an Exhbition Award artists must submit 10 slides or images on CD, a slide script, an artist statement, and an artist resume with their Members’ Show artwork submission. This facet of the Members’ Exhibition is open to all artists. It is an option and does not affect regular submissions to the exhibit. Other awards including “Best In Show” will also be awarded.
· All current, new, and renewing members of CEPA are invited to participate.
· All members may submit up to 2 pieces of photo-related art for inclusion.
· All work will be exhibited in one of CEPA’s nine main galleries. Space limitations may prevent exhibiting all submitted work in which case one piece per member will be exhibited. Such determinations will be made by CEPA staff at the time of installation.
· All work should be ready to hang, meaning matted and/or framed. All work should be labeled with artist’s name, title, process, date, and sales price.
· Video and Film work is acceptable, but please contact the Gallery prior to submitting to make arrangements
· Select work will be exhibited on CEPA’s website – www.cepagallery.com
· Visit CEPA’s website or contact the Gallery office (716-856-2717) for membership information and exhibition guidelines.
· Exhibition Dates: January 27 – March 18, 2007. Submissions due at CEPA, Monday, January 22, 2007. Hand-delivered work will be received beginning January 8, 2007 during office hours (M-F 9-5 & Sat 12-4).
· Artists who wish to have their work returned by mail should include the appropriate postage.
Founded in 1974 by and for artists, CEPA Gallery is a comprehensive not-for-profit art center dedicated to promoting the photo-related and electronic arts. With programs in visual arts, artist residencies, and education, CEPA strives to foster the creation and presentation of new work, educate the region to contemporary art trends, and encourage a continuous dialogue between artists and community. CEPA Gallery is located in the Market Arcade Complex at 617 Main Street in the heart of the Theatre District.