portraits : vignette, profile, figure, depiction, silhouette, image, portrayal, representation, likeness … Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme "portraits" to A Smith Gallery by July 22, 2024. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from August 16 to September 26, 2024. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be mailed to all accepted artists. Also, 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winner will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book. The Juror’s Award also includes a solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "portraits" will be Donna Garcia, artist, curator, educator, podcaster and arts advocate.
