THEME:
BLACK AND WHITE
All black and white photography is welcome. This includes alternative,traditional, digital, and toned black and white images. All subjects are eligible.

JUROR:
Susan Spiritus
Susan Spiritus is the director of Susan Spiritus Gallery in Newport Beach, California. Susan Spiritus has been a leader in the fi eld of fi ne art photography for over thirty years, opening the doors to her Southern California gallery in 1976 so that she could share her passion for photography with others

EXHIBITION AND AWARDS:
With selection for this exhibition, featured artist's work will be seen by an international audience of collectors, curators, art consultants and other advocates of fine art photography. Each participant will be included in the Center's Main Gallery exhibition and Online Gallery exhibition. Exhibiting artists are encouraged to attend the Center's opening reception to participate in portfolio reviews and artists' talks.

Juror's Selection: $600

Director's Selection: $250

2 liveBooks Website Awards: Valued at $399 from liveBooks.com

1 Blurb Book Award: valued at $250 from blurb.com

Honorable Mention Awards: 2 year membership and a three image submission to a call for entry at the Center.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Entries due: January 25, 2012

Notice of acceptance: February 10, 2012

Exhibition dates: April 6 - May 19, 2012

Public / Artists' Reception: April 6, 2012, 6-9pm

ENTRY FEE:
Members: $20 for the first three images.

Non-Members: $35 for the first three images

Additional images may be submitted at $10 each for both members and non-members.

Applicants signing up for membership at the time they submit will receive the automatic discounted entry fee.