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THE FENCE 2015 – CALL FOR ENTRIES Dear Friends - it's that time of the year again! THE FENCE is an annual series of summer-long, outdoor photogra
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THE FENCE 2015 – CALL FOR ENTRIES
Dear Friends - it's that time of the year again!
THE FENCE is an annual series of summer-long, outdoor photographic exhibitions inaugurated in 2012 as a sister initiative to Photoville in Brooklyn Bridge Park with our partners in photo art mayhem Photo District News.
To mark its 4th edition, THE FENCE will present four outdoor exhibitions in 2015 in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston, and Boston (including a specially curated “New England” FENCE) – drawing an audience of more than 3 million visitors.
Tasked with curating four monumental outdoor photo installations, THE FENCE relies on the unparalleled vision and expertise of its jury – comprised of more than 40 highly-regarded photography professionals from around the world.
So read on for more information, and in the coming weeks we'll be announcing more partners, prizes and goodies - SO WATCH THIS SPACE! :)
With Love and Large Photos in the Least Likely Places,
The Photoville & United Photo Industries Team |
It's a new year, and THE FENCE marches on. Pursuing our mission of reaching new communities, and developing new audiences for photography, we are excited to welcome our newest FENCE location in Houston, Texas - in partnership with the Houston Center for Photography!
As always, each submission is automatically considered for all four FENCE exhibitions - with no additional steps, fees, or hoops to jump through. |
 THE FENCE - Brooklyn |
BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
Brooklyn Bridge Park is the birthplace of THE FENCE - and will always have a special significance in our photographic heart of hearts.
Measuring 1000ft in length along the Brooklyn Bridge Park Greenway, The FENCE at BBP is where it all started! |
 THE FENCE - Boston |
FLASH FORWARD FESTIVAL
Boston feels like our second home – in 2013, together with our wonderful partners at the Flash Forward Festival we knocked it out of the park with the introduction of a 800ft-long FENCE adjacent to Boston's popular North Market.
For its 3rd year, our Boston FENCE at the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway will once again include an additional curated section dedicated to New England-based photographers! |
 THE FENCE - Atlanta |
ATLANTA CELEBRATES PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduced in 2014 as part of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival, the 750ft-long Atlanta FENCE exhibition rapidly became an audience favorite, attracting record numbers of visitors. |
and Introducing the newest member of the FENCE family... |
HOUSTON CENTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Dedicated to expanding exhibition opportunities for photographers, we are excited to announce a brand new partnership with the Houston Center of Photography, giving us the opportunity to introduce THE FENCE to Houston, TX.
HCP's mission is to increase society's understanding and appreciation of photography and its evolving role in contemporary culture. HCP strives to encourage artists, build audiences, stimulate dialogue, and promote inquiry about photography and related media through education, exhibitions, publications, fellowship programs, and community collaboration. |
HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?
There are 6 thematic categories you may choose to submit to, as part of THE FENCE 2015: "Creatures", "Home", "People", "Play", "Streets", and our newest category, “Nature".
Once you have selected the category that best fits your work, you can click on the corresponding icon below or visit the submission page, register, and complete your entry.
Cost of Submission: $40 per image series (6 images)
Submission Deadline: March 16, 2015
Want to learn more? Be sure to visit our FAQ page! |
THE JURY
Aidan Sullivan – Vice President, Getty Images Reportage
Alexa Becker – Acquistions Editor, Kehrer Verlag
Aline Smithson – Founder/Editor; Educator/Curator, Lenscratch & The Los Angeles Center of Photography
Alison Zavos – Founder/Editor-in-Chief, Feature Shoot
Allegra Cordero di Montezemolo – Exhibition coordinator & Curator, Centro de la Imagen
Amy Miller – Executive Director, Atlanta Celebrates Photography
Amy Fitzgibbons –Vice President of Marketing, PhotoShelter
Angelika Hala – Photo Editor, stern Magazine
Anil Ramchand – Senior Director, Editorial, Corbis
Arianna Rinaldo – Freelance Photo Editor & Curator, Cortona On The Move & OjodePez Magazine
Clement Saccomani – Editorial Director, Magnum Photos
Ed Kashi – Photojournalist, VII Photo Agency
Elan Buchen – Project Coordinator for Art & Design, Atlanta BeltLine Inc.
Elizabeth Ferrer – Vice President, Contemporary Art, BRIC
Elizabeth Krist – Senior Photo Editor, National Geographic
Elizabeth Avedon – Independent curator; correspondent, L'Oeil de la Photographie
Emily Colasacco – Director, DOT Art + Summer Streets, NYC Department of Transportation
Emma Raynes – Director of Programs, Magnum Foundation
Greer Muldowney – Regional Coordinate, Flash Forward Festival
Ihiro Hayami – Director, Tokyo Institute of Photography / Tokyo International Photography Festival
James Wellford – Independent Photo Editor/Curator
Jim Ramer – Director of MFA Photography, Parsons, the New School for Design
Kelli Grant – Photo Editor, Yahoo News
Krista Prestek – Director of Photography, Gentleman's Quarterly
Laetitia Ganaye – International Development Manager, Agence VU'
Lea Golis – Director of Photography, Departures
Lucas Cowan – Public Art Curator, Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Lucy Gallun – Assistant Curator, Department of Photography, The Museum of Modern Art
Marc Prust – Independent Consultant
Marvin Orellana – Photo Editor, New York Magazine
Mary Stanley – Independent Curator & Art Consultant, Mary Stanley Studio
Mary Tinti – Curator, Fitchburg Art Museum
Matthew Leifheit – Photo Editor, VICE
Natasha Egan – Executive Director, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Olivier Laurent – Editor, TIME LightBox
Patricia Lanza – Director of Talent & Content, The Annenberg Space for Photography
Paula Tognarelli – Executive Director & Curator, Griffin Museum of Photography
Sarah Sudhoff – Executive Director, Houston Center for Photography
Stephan Hillerbrand – Professor, Hillerbrand+Magsamen
Victoria Hindley – Executive Director, LOOK3
Whitney Richardson – Photo Editor & Producer, The New York Times Lens Blog |
THE PRIZES
JURORS’ CHOICE GRAND PRIZE
▪ A solo exhibition in a 20ft Container at PHOTOVILLE 2015
▪ Collaborate with the UPI team to create a unique installation with your photos
▪ UPI will provide the exhibition space, lights, and crew to install exhibition, as well as cover the cost of producing exhibition prints in partnership with LuxLab
▪ A priceless opportunity to be part of the largest annual photographic event in New York City!
▪ Featured Series on all FENCE 2015 exhibitions: Brooklyn, Boston, Atlanta, and Houston!
▪ Full-page feature in PDN Magazine
▪ A 1-year subscription with PhotoShelter
▪ Exclusive featured interview in partnership with the World Photography Organization (WPO)
PEOPLE’S CHOICE PRIZES – Brooklyn, Boston, Atlanta, and Houston
▪ 12 portfolio prints of the selected series (16x20in Digital C-Prints), courtesy of LuxLab
▪ A 1-year subscription with PhotoShelter
▪ Exclusive featured interview in partnership with the World Photography Organization (WPO)
▪ Recognition at the Photoville 2015 Opening Party slideshow
ALL FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS
▪ Printed Series in multiple FENCE 2015 exhibitions – reaching an audience of more than 3 million visitors.
▪ A 1-year subscription with PhotoShelter
▪ Exclusive featured interview in partnership with the World Photography Organization (WPO)
▪ Inclusion in the Photoville 2015 Opening Party slideshow
ADDITIONAL PRIZES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE COMING WEEKS!!
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In The Coming Weeks We Will Be Announcing More Amazing Partners Who Are Dedicated To Supporting New Ways To Promote And Provide Platforms For Photographers! |
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