Black & White Captures of the World
Black & White Captures of the World
We are looking for the best black and white photography from around the world. We will accept approximately 25 photographs into this live exhibition, which will be printed, framed and installed (with no additional fees) at The Artists Gallery (TAG) in Los Angeles. Accepted artists will be required to send a 10”x15” high resolution image.
SHOW DATES
The exhibition will run from January 8 to January 25 at TAG and will also be hosted online indefinitely. The Artists Gallery (TAG) is a contemporary art gallery located in the historic Miracle Mile district of Los Angeles, California. The Gallery represents diverse regional, national and international artists featuring new exhibitions and events each month.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE EXHIBIT
Open for Entries: October 1, 2024
Entry Deadline for Submission: December 1, 2024, midnight PST
Notification of Acceptance: December 15, 2024
High Resolution files due: December 20, 2024
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 5 p.m. 8 p.m.
Exhibition Dates January 8 – January 25, 2025
Curator – Eric Renard
Eric M Renard is one of California’s Leading contemporary fine art photographers. His passion for photography was ignited at Tufts University in Boston, where he studied under Siegfried Halus. After graduating, Eric worked as an architectural photographer in San Francisco before moving to Los Angeles.
Eric’s work has found its way into art exhibitions in London, Budapest, Greece, Mexico, Brazil and across the Unites States. His photography has received numerous awards and been published in books and photography magazines, including the cover of Black & White magazine.
Eric Renard’s recent exhibitions “Slice of Light”, “Nobody Walk in L.A.”, “Soul of a City” and “Urbanity in Black and White” focus on high contrast, urban cityscapes, reflecting an eerie sense of peace and tranquility.
Curator – Gigi Chung
Gigi Chung is a California-based fine-art photographer. She specializes in creating minimalistic architectural abstracts and choreographed urban spaces, distilling complex scenes into bold sculptural forms. Her art works have exhibited in multiple galleries and museums in Athens, Chania, Cormons, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Greenville, Kyoto, London, Portland, Minneapolis, New York, Seoul, Taipei, Trieste, Tokyo, San Francisco, Switzerland and Vermont. She has been a contributor to Royal Photographic Society We Are Magazine, Medium Format Magazine, Tagree Magazine and Jaamzin Magazine. She is serving on the judging panels at London Photography Awards, New York Photography Awards and European Photography Awards.
Chung’s recent accolades include International Photography Awards One Shot Color Jury Top 5 and Best In Show, IPA 2022 Professional Abstract Architecture 1st Place, 17th Pollux Awards Architecture Winner, 17th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Abstract and Architecture category winners, Tokyo International Foto Awards Top 5 jury pick 2020, Kyotographie KG Plus 2020 featured artist, Top 50 Designers And The Most Popular Design in Photography and Photo Manipulation Category in Novum Design Awards and Hasselblad Heroine.
Her solo exhibition “California Fantasy” took place at Bando Camera Seoul Gangnam in October 2022. She is currently working on her “Pigment: The Light Outside” solo exhibition at Blank Wall Gallery in Greece in October 2024.
ARTWORK MEDIA, ENTRIES and FEES
All photographs should be original and created from conception to completion by the artist. No artwork copied from other artists work, copyrighted work, published photos, the Internet, AI Generated, or created under the direct guidance of an instructor are eligible.
Fees are: First two entries: $30.00 plus $5.00 per additional entry up to a total of 10 entries. Payment is made through OJS via credit card or PayPal. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the show. Curating will be blind (your name will not be visible to curators).
All entries must be submitted in JPEG format at 1200px (or 1500px) on the longest side. Entries should be under 4 mb and in sRGB color space. Directions for submitting work to OJS is clearly described on their website: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com//HowtoEnter.aspx.
For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK IMAGES
Any artwork entered in this show may be reproduced for the gallery’s advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes without consent of or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By entering the exhibit through OJS, the Artist acknowledges that reasonable care will be taken to safeguard their images and Artist accepts that we, its agents, associates, directors, officers, volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability, loss, or theft, should any occur. Insurance for digital representations of art entered in this show is each individual Artist’s responsibility. By entering, Artist agrees to all terms described in this contract.
SALES, SALES TAX, COMMISSIONS, SHIPPING, and INSURANCE
You will choose your own sales price for the exhibition. There will be a 50% commission to TAG on any sales. All entries must be for sale. All sales will be handled directly between the buyer and TAG. Sales tax will be the responsibility of TAG and the buyer. Shipping arrangements will be between the buyer and TAG.
EXHIBIT CONTACT
Eric Renard at eric@ericrenardphotography.com