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FotoFest 2014 | PPGH Image Submission

  • 10 Dec 2013
  • 12:20 AM
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(depends on selected options)

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  • A member who is an active member.

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FotoFest 2014 Entry Information



Would you like thousands of people to see you image creations? Get involved with the PPGH's participation in FotoFest 2014! FotoFest® created the first international Biennial of Photography and Photo-related Art in the United States. Learn more about FotoFest.

Here are the short list of how you can get involved.

  1. Decide Yes to get involved
  2. Pick your images to submit
  3. Register (pay) for your image submission
  4. Upload the images.

Then wait to hear if any of your images are selected to show in the PPGH Collection.

OK, you're sold! Now here are the details.

Uploading Images

You will upload your image(s) through the PPGH website. The upload page is located in the members only area there is a FotoFest entry tab click on it and follow the upload instructions. Images need to be sized 20x24 (6000x7200 pixels) at 300dpi.

Filename format:
Title your image in this format (no brackets).  {FF_Your Name_Title of Work.jpg}

Example: FF_JohnDoe_TrueBlue.jpg

NOTE: Images must be uploaded by Nov. 30, 2013.

Image Selection Process

  • An independent curator Ann Tucker with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will select images to hang in the PPGH FotoFest show.
  • 10 Alternates will also be selected.
  • An individual can have two images (max) to hang in the show but there is no guarantee you will have two selected. You may have only one or none. The curator will have the final decision. 
  • Curator will hang the show PPGH will not select the order how it will hang. 
  • A card will be created with Photographers name, Studio Name and contact information. 

Costs for FotoFest

Image Submission fees:

  • $75.00 -- Up to 3 images
  • $100.00 -- 4 images
  • $125.00 -- 5 images 

Once show images have been selected an invoice will be sent to image owners and you will have two weeks to pay for the printing, matte and framing through the PPGH website. If you do not pay an alternate image will be selected to show. Richmond Lab will print images all the same. Impulse Art, Inc will frame and matte images.

Image Printing & Framing Costs

  • $24.00 for each mounted 20x24 image
  • $57.00 per image Framing & Matte will be  - 2” Black frame with a 2’ White matte 
Important Dates To Remember

  • Nov. 30, 2013 @11pm -- Image submission deadline 
  • Jan. 1, 2014 -- Images printed
  • Feb. 1, 2014 -- Images framed
  • March 5, 2013 -- Show hanging
  • March 15, 2014 -- Gallery opening
  • April 27, 2013 -- Show ends and you will be responsible for picking up your print or prints at 1600 Smith St. Houston, TX 

The PPGH show favorite will be selected by guest that attend the gallery opening. Award is TBD for recipient.

Disclaimer: PPGH will not be held responsible for any damaged or stolen prints. When you upload your images you are agreeing you will not hold PPGH or 1600 Smith St. Building or Arts/Brookfield responsible for any damage or stolen prints during the show. 

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Christensen.



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