Entry Deadline: April 7, 2023, 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $35 (non-refundable) for up to 2 entries.
Arts Herndon invites photographers from Virginia, DC, Maryland, and West Virginia to participate in the 2023 Arts Herndon Fine Art Photography Competition.
The competition is open to fine art photographers aged 18 or older working in any photographic
medium, and using any printing technique. Fine Art Photography of any subject is welcome; there is no
required theme for entries. Finalists for the Competition will make up the 2023 Arts Herndon Fine Art
Photography Exhibition at Arts Herndon in the Nelson J. and Katherine Friant Post Gallery. Finalists will
be notified via email.
Awards:
Judge’s Award $300
Director’s Award $150
Gallery’s Award $100
3 Honorable Mentions $25
Judge: For over 10 years, David Kepley has been the Chairman of the Vienna Photographic Society. He
specializes in outdoor, and nature, photography from locations across the U.S. His favorite subject
matter includes country landscapes, nature close-ups, interesting architectural details and wildlife. She
draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts to produce photographs often described as “painterly”.
David’s fine art photography is in private, university and corporate collections in over 40 states and is
exhibited nationally through art shows, galleries and shops. His images have been used in calendars,
magazines, books and websites including various projects with National Geographic Maps.
Competition Calendar
7 April 2023, 5pm: Entry deadline.
14 April 2023": Announcement of show finalists via email.
28 & 29 April 2023 and 1 May 2023, 11 am - 5pm Not open Sunday April 30: Artwork delivery. All framed/mounted photographs must be delivered to Arts Herndon.
3 May 2023, 11am: Show opens.
6 May 2023, 5 - 7 pm: Opening Reception and Awards
24 May 2023, 4pm: Show closes.
25 (after1pm), 26, 27 May 2023, 4 12 - 6 pm: Pick up Artwork
Entry Guidelines
A non-refundable fee of $35 allows entrants to submit up to two (2) images (see below for image
format guidelines).
Eligible photographs:
Must be the creative work of the entrant who holds publishing and exhibition rights.
Must be submitted as an image with the following information:
Title
Year
Medium – digital color, digital monotype, analog color, analog monotype.
Printing format – digital (standard, archival, metallic), silver gelatin print, cyanotype, metal, acrylic.
Dimensions of unframed artwork. (Note: Dimensions of unframed art must be no less than 10 on the shortest side and no more than 36 on any side, dimensions of framed art no more than 42 inches on any side.)
Price or NFS (not for sale).
Ineligible photographs:
Artwork which was juried into previous Arts Herndon Fine Art Photography Competitions
Works that contain source material for which the photographer entering the competition does not have the copyright or publishing and exhibition rights.
Work that is sexually explicit or is explicitly graphically violent.
Entering the competition is a two-step process:
1. Registration:
Registration information can be submitted online.
To register and pay online visit: www.artsherndon.org Calls for Art.
Entrants are asked to supply the following information:
Name to appear in print (e.g. Pablo Picasso)
Address
Cell/Phone number
Email address
For each image (up to two):
Title
Year
Medium – digital color, digital monotype, analog color, analog monotype.
Printing format – digital (standard, archival, metallic), silver gelatin print, cyanotype, metal, acrylic.
Price or NFS (not for sale)
Dimensions of unframed artwork. (Note: Dimensions of unframed art must be no less than 10 on the shortest side and no more than 36 on
any side, dimensions of framed art no more than 42 inches on any side.
2. Submission of Images:
All images must be submitted via email to info@artsherndon.org with subject “FAP submission,” by the entry deadline.
All image submissions must be formatted as follows:
JPEG format
No greater than 1200 pixels on the longest dimension
Maximum file size 1MB
Filename must be in the following format:
EntrantInitials_TitleOfArtwork_Medium_PrintingFormat_DimensionsOfPrinted Art.jpg
Information in the filename must match the title given in the entry information
For example, an entrant with initials PRP and artwork entitled “Guernica,” printed digitally 16 x 20 unframed, would use the following filename: PRP_Guernica_DigitalColor_ArchivalPrint_16x20.jpg
Agreement
By entering the competition, the artist agrees to abide by all competition rules and to hold Arts Herndon, and their employees and volunteers harmless. Failure to comply with these rules constitutes withdrawal from the competition.
Show Finalists (Exhibitors)
Finalists for the Competition will make up the 2023I Arts Herndon Fine Art Photography Exhibition at Arts Herndon and will be notified via email. At that time, further information may be gathered regarding the finalist’s entries.
The dates of the exhibition and reception ceremony are listed in the competition calendar. All entrants and finalists are encouraged to attend the reception when the show prizes will be awarded.
Exhibition Requirements
Submission of an entry signifies intent to exhibit if selected as a finalist. Finalists who are unable to exhibit the artwork will be disqualified from the competition. Arts Herndon can refuse to exhibit artwork it deems unacceptable or that fails to resemble the images submitted. All decisions of the judge are final.
Finalists must deliver or ship art according to the competition calendar. Contact Arts Herndon to make alternative arrangements, if needed. Artwork must be displayed until the end of the show. Buyers will be asked to delay pickup of the artwork until the end of the show.
Artwork must be matted and framed or mounted in a manner compatible with the gallery hanging system using wire. Prints must be separated from glass by a mat or spacers. Wire should be mounted 1/4 of the way down from the top edge of the artwork.
Frame-mounted clips will NOT be accepted. No double-glass float frames will be accepted. Arts Herndon must be advised of any unusual installation requirements.
Artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of artwork. Artists intending work to be shipped back at the end of the show must make arrangements with Arts Herndon in advance for return shipping at the artist’s expense. Contact the President/CEO at (703) 956-6590 or via email at info@artsherndon.org
While Arts Herndon will make every effort to secure all artwork in the show, the artwork is exhibited at the artist’s risk. Arts Herndon will retain a commission of 30% for any artwork sold during the show. Artists grant Arts Herndon permission to use images for publicity purposes, including website, postcards and advertisements.
COPYRIGHT AND USE: All submitting artists retain the copyright to their images. Only artists whose submissions are chosen for the exhibition grant Arts Herndon the right to use their images for the purpose of promoting the artist, Center programs, exhibitions and subsequent display on the Center’s website of current and past exhibitions. Artist’s recognition is provided with any use. Images may be placed on social media Arts Herndon with artist credit.
Questions? 703 295 2926
Arts Herndon is an independent 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization that serves as the official arts agency of the Town of Herndon and operates Arts Herndon. All Arts Herndon exhibits and programming are made possible in part by generous contributions, sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
