FotoFest 2018
Participating Space
Participating Space
.Brighter Through the Flames
Benefiting A 2nd Cup’s Culinary Aftercare Program for Human Trafficking Survivors
Submissions
Benefiting A 2nd Cup’s Culinary Aftercare Program for Human Trafficking Survivors
Submissions
Brighter Through the Flames – is a photography exhibit shedding light on human trafficking and helping to support survivors. While not everyone can relate directly to the trauma and challenges of surviving human trafficking. Most of us can relate on some level to overcoming adversity and trauma, while emerging stronger on the other side, much like A 2nd Cup’s logo the Phoenix rising from the ashes. So we want to see your images of how we are Brighter Through the Flames
All art work must contain the artist original photography in some form or fashion, which could include collage, image transfer, digital manipulation, etc. NO, video may be submitted. A diptych or triptych is considered a single work. Works must be suitably framed or edge-finished, with a hanging wire on the back. Framed works should use plexiglass (NO, glass in frames) and cannot exceed 8 pounds or be larger than 48” including frame. No Nudity or graphic violence will be accepted.
Submissions Due February 18th
Notification Begins February 24th
Drop-off / Mailing deadline 7am-10pm March 12th
Opening March 15th
Reception 6-8pm March 24th
Entry Fee: $35 - for up to 3 images.
Sales: All prices shall include a 40% commission for A 2nd Cup.
Awards for First, Second & Third Places.
This show is benefiting A 2nd Cup’s Culinary Training Program for Human Trafficking Survivors.
Juror: Eric Hartley, Photographer & Curator. Eric, always involved with art got hooked on photography in high school, and continued to study and hone his skills while studying architecture at University. He was invited to participate in his first FotoFest in 2004 and has been participating ever since. Shortly after in 2004 he began curating show at Xnihilo Gallery, where at various times has served as Curator, Director, and on the Galleries board of director’s through 2010. Since them he has volunteered curating shows for several non-profits through out the Houston Area, including shows that were part of the last 6 FotoFests.
All art work must contain the artist original photography in some form or fashion, which could include collage, image transfer, digital manipulation, etc. NO, video may be submitted. A diptych or triptych is considered a single work. Works must be suitably framed or edge-finished, with a hanging wire on the back. Framed works should use plexiglass (NO, glass in frames) and cannot exceed 8 pounds or be larger than 48” including frame. No Nudity or graphic violence will be accepted.
Submissions Due February 18th
Notification Begins February 24th
Drop-off / Mailing deadline 7am-10pm March 12th
Opening March 15th
Reception 6-8pm March 24th
Entry Fee: $35 - for up to 3 images.
Sales: All prices shall include a 40% commission for A 2nd Cup.
Awards for First, Second & Third Places.
This show is benefiting A 2nd Cup’s Culinary Training Program for Human Trafficking Survivors.
Juror: Eric Hartley, Photographer & Curator. Eric, always involved with art got hooked on photography in high school, and continued to study and hone his skills while studying architecture at University. He was invited to participate in his first FotoFest in 2004 and has been participating ever since. Shortly after in 2004 he began curating show at Xnihilo Gallery, where at various times has served as Curator, Director, and on the Galleries board of director’s through 2010. Since them he has volunteered curating shows for several non-profits through out the Houston Area, including shows that were part of the last 6 FotoFests.
