Call for Entry: Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow

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Photographers are invited to submit their work to Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow, a juried exhibition celebrating the evocative interplay of illumination and darkness. This exhibition will explore the timeless power of contrast, highlighting how light and shadow shape emotion, narrative, and visual impact. From dramatic silhouettes to delicate tonal gradations, we welcome a diverse range of interpretations that capture the essence of chiaroscuro in photography.

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In addition to being featured in our online exhibition, selected artists will receive digital badges, an opportunity to be included in a professionally produced exhibition catalog available on Blurb, and a short promotional video on our YouTube channel.

 

The First Place winner will receive a $300 cash prize, alongside other honors. The exhibition will be juried by Tom Chambers.

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This is your chance to share your unique vision and contribute to a striking exploration of light and shadow. Submit your work today and let your artistry shine!

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Juror: Tom Chambers

Since 1998 Photographer Tom Chambers has exhibited photomontage images from ten photographic series both nationally and internationally in twenty one solo exhibitions and over seventy group exhibitions and art fairs.

Tom has received fellowships from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts.  Tom’s photography is held in the collections of the National Museum of Photography, Bogotá, Colombia; California Sate Polytechnic University; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, CA; Santa Fe Museum of Art, NM; Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Bangkok, Thailand; Texas Photographic Society; City of Jacksonville, FL - Art in Public Places; University of Texas; Sir Richard Branson, personal collection; and the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.  Tom’s work has been published in multiple publications and books. "Entropic Kingdom", containing images from five series, was published by Modernbook Editions in 2012. A retrospective book, Hearts and Bones, was released in the Fall of 2018, by Unicorn Publishing, London.

"Through photomontage I present unspoken stories that illustrate fleeting moments in time and which are intended to evoke a mood in the viewer.”

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Submission Guidelines:

- Eligibility: Open to photographers internationally over 18 at all levels and backgrounds.

- Work: Submit up to 10 images that you believe capture the essence of the "Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow" theme.

- Presentation: All submitted photographs must be labeled "First Name-Last Name_title"  Example: “Sarah-Smith_cracked.jpg”

- Format: JPEG or JPG, 72 dpi, minimum size 2100 px on the longest side.

- Entry Fee: $20 for up to 4 images, $4 for each additional image.

  BONUS: Pay for 8 images and get two more entries for free.

- Deadline: All entries must be received by March 31, 2025.

- Exhibition Dates: Online from April 15 through June 15, 2025

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A note on AI — Artificial Intelligence:

As more image processing software incorporates AI techniques, we find it necessary to clarify our position on this. If a substantial portion of the image is created using Artificial Intelligence, it will not be considered for the exhibition. On the other hand, if AI is used simply to erase an object in the background or to extend the borders of an image, we would be able to accept it for consideration. The ultimate decision would be made by the exhibition juror as well as the gallery, and the decision to include or exclude an image will be final. We suggest that you should make a judgment as to whether your images appear to be substantial produces of AI, and if they do please do not submit them.

 

Selection Process: 

Our juror Tom Chambers will review submissions and select works that best embody the spirit of the exhibition. Chosen photographs will be displayed in our online gallery, offering a platform for the viewer's imagination and interpretation.

 

How to Submit:

Please submit your entries on the form below including your name, contact information, and entry fee. Make sure your name is included in the file. eg: “Sarah-Smith_cracked.jpg”

 

We look forward to seeing your unique perspectives and how you see "Chiaroscuro: The Art of Light and Shadow"

 

For more information, visit www.decagongallery.com or email info@decagongallery.com

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