CALL FOR ENTRIES – DEADLINE TO ENTER APRIL 6: Lakes Area Arts League Announces 2009 Open Photography Show

Center, TX - The Lakes Area Arts League announces an open call for entries for the upcoming 2009 Open Photography Show. Photographs will be displayed at an exhibition beginning Saturday, April 11 through Saturday, April 18 at the LAAL Art Center, 305 Nacogdoches Street, Center, TX.

The photography show is open to amateur and professional photographers, age 18 and above, and students currently enrolled in grades 7-12.

Images created in any form of photography will be accepted (film, digital, unaltered, digital manipulations, etc.) in either monochrome or color in the following categories, People, Animals, Still Life, Landscape, Flora, Architecture, Abstract, Special Effects, and a Special Themed category for Historical Sites and Buildings.

Participants may enter up to three (3) images with a nonrefundable entry fee of $5.00 for one image, $10.00 for two images or $12.00 total for three (3) images. The registration form, entry fees with photographs must be either be postmarked by or delivered to the LAAL Art Center between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2009. No email submissions or CDs will be accepted.

Specifications:
· All work must be the original work of the photographer and executed in a professional manner.
· Original work only that has not been previously exhibited in any local competition within the last three years will be eligible.
· Exhibited work will be available for sale unless the artist designates certain entries NFS.
· All photos must be properly framed and wired for hanging, no saw tooth hangers will be accepted.
· Photograph size - minimum 8”x10” - maximum 11”x14.”
· Overall Framed work of each photograph must not exceed 320 total square inches (16”x20”).
· Plexiglas™ on shipped work, hand delivered work may use glass.

Ribbon awards will be given for People’s Choice based on public votes and Director’s Choice Overall Best of Show in each Student, Amateur and Professional Divisions.

To obtain an entry prospectus and registration form, please either email your request to laal@ndemand.com or contact LAAL Exhibits Committee Karen Thompson, 936.590.0070, Carolyn Lamb, 936.598.2421, or Andi Foster 936.590.0298.

The Lakes Area Arts League is a non-profit organization established to promote interest and knowledge of all areas of the visual and performing fine arts through education and appreciation while enhancing the culture and tourism of the community and surrounding areas.

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