Terms & Conditions

This national call for entry is open to all artists living or working in the United States. Only original alternative process prints or plates will be accepted for exhibition, please no digital prints. All entries must be original works of art and entirely the work of the entrant. Accepted entries will be exhibited at The Image Flow in San Anselmo, CA.

Eligibility
All artists living or working in the United States making artwork using alternative photographic processes.
See AlternativePhotography.com for accepted mediums.
All artwork must be framed to professional standards. For details see Framing section of Terms & Conditions.

Registration & Fees
$35 non-refundable registration fee. Artists may submit up to 3 images for review once registered.

Jury
Diane Chung, Brenton Hamilton, Zack Sumner Schomp, and The Image Flow.

Image File Requirements
2500 px on the longest edge, 72 ppi, JPG saved at 80% quality in sRGB colorspace.
*File size must be limited to 4mb*

Submission Details
Artists will be notified of accepted work via email about 5 weeks after the submission deadline. All selected photographs will be posted on our website upon receiving decisions from the jury. We send an email to each accepted photographer but please also check the website at selection time.

Exhibition Details
Selected artwork will hang in The Image Flow’s main gallery space for approximately 3 months.
The exhibition will be open to the public for the opening reception and during The Image Flow's regular business hours, Monday – Friday 10AM–6PM.

Accepted Artwork
As an exhibition artist please follow these logistics in preparation for the show:

1. Properly frame the original alternative process print or plate.
2. Print the online receipt (to be submitted with your artwork).
3. Physically submit the piece to the show.

Framing
Selected images must be matted and framed to professional standards with a simple black metal or wood frame and covered in glass or acrylic unless prior approval has been obtained. All frames must be wired in the back for hanging, no sawtooth hangers. The Image Flow reserves the right to reject any piece not framed to our standards.

The Image Flow realizes alternative processes frequently involve alternative presentation techniques. We will work with exhibitors to accommodate their display preferences in our gallery. Discussion and approval of alternative framing solutions must be obtained prior to artwork delivery.

Sales
Artists exhibiting at the Gallery may offer their work for sale at a price of their choosing. The Image Flow encourages sales during exhibitions and retains a 50% commission on work sold. The artist receives 50% of the sale price. For further responsibilities regarding the sale of artwork, please contact the gallery.

Sending your Work
Artists are responsible for artwork delivery, pick up, shipping, and insurance.