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SHIM/Photo Open Call


SUPERFINE! ART FAIR DC & ARMSTRONG GALLERY AT THE KNOWLTON IN BRIDGEPORT, CT

For this SHIM/Photo open call we are highlighting photographs by BIPOC, LGBTQIA, Female and other minority artists. Our mission is to democratize the art world and create opportunities for those that might not otherwise have access.

Curated by the United Film Lab Network partners: Submissions will be selected by ranked choice voting where each image is anonymously ranked on an individual scale of 1-5. The 35 highest ranked images will be invited to participate in our booth at SUPERFINE! Art Fair in Washington DC October 26-29th 2023 AND at the Armstrong Gallery at the Knowlton. An additional 65 will be selected to exhibit only at the Knowlton.

Submissions are open to all photographers, film and digital

$20 Application fee guarantees inclusion of 3 images priced & edition-ed according to artists specifications in dedicated exclusive SHIM/Photo online Artsy Gallery. Application fee is waived for SHIM/Photo and United Film Lab Network Members. Start your 30 day free trial UFLN membership today with coupon code FREETRIAL1.

35 Photographers will be invited to pay $150 exhibition fee for inclusion in SHIM/Photo SUPERFINE! DC Booth AND Armstrong Gallery

65 Photographers will be invited to pay $65 exhibition fee for inclusion in SHIM/Photo at the Armstrong Gallery only.

Exhibition fee covers:

  • printing & framing of 1 8x10” print to be sold as unique object for $250 w proceeds split 70/30 Artist/SHIM.

    • If a print sells at SUPERFINE! another copy will be printed & framed for exhibition in CT at no additional fee

  • SUPERFINE! Booth Fee (roughly $10k)

  • Shipping & Install of prints to & from DC & Bridgeport

  • Miscellaneous administrative & promotional expenses

Submissions Close September 26, 2023 @ 11:59PM

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