JULY 12 - JULY 26, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
EARTH ELEMENTS - LANDSCAPE
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
ENTRY DEADLINE - JUNE 1
RECEPTION - FRIDAY, JULY 26, 7 - 9 P. M.
Open to all photographers internationally.
A celebration of the earth and the elements found within the landscape of the globe. The land and water, the air and fire, each of these elements symbolize different aspects of our world. The manifestation of matter, solid and unmoving in opposition to the continuous movement of the fluid elements, there is much to experience visually and for our senses. We are seeking images of the physical land and various interpretations of the elements; aspects from the ground and air found in the wide open skies of the plains and the desert, to the trees and fires of the forest, to the water running across our land to the seas. Photographs portraying representations of all aspects of earth elements are of interest, this exhibition will feature images of this vast land we call earth.
Selection will be based upon individual images submitted by earh artist. Theme based entries are not necessary. A brief artist statement is optional.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the exhibition and online.
OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 25, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FELLOWSHIP COMPETITON - "DEVELOPED WORK"
ENTRY DEADLINE - JULY 1
The 11TH Annual Developed Work exhibition features current and relevant work of national photographers that help define the pulse of contemporary photography in the United States. "Developed Work" has become established as the premier exhibition at MWCP for featuring some of the most important creative photographic work of the year.
Competition for "Developed Work" is based upon a thematically developed body of work. Selected photographers will demonstrate successful representation of working with a concept and developing it into a solid framework resulting in a thematically developed body of photographic work.
Artists must submit a brief artist statement outlining the intentions of the work. Selection will be considered from the cohesive body of work submitted by each artist rather than solely on individual images.
The competition is open to all photographers nationwide in the USA, and open to all photographic genre and subject matter.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the exhibition and online. One fellowship recipient will receive the $250 Developed Work Fellowship Award and one year artist representation at MWCP online.
AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 30, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
ESCAPE
ENTRY DEADLINE - JUNE 1
RECEPTION - FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 7 - 9 P. M.
Open to all photographers internationally.
An exhibition portraying the various interesting and enjoyable ways that we take a break from our everyday work, whether it's in the form of exploration on a vacation or a mindful retreat at your home during a staycation. We are seeking photographs that show a form of rest and relaxation, excitement and adventure, images of how you interpret the time where you escape from it all, rejuvenate and create those lasting memories.
Selection will be based upon the series of work submitted by earh artist. A brief artist statement is optional.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the exhibition and online.
SPRING 2019
FLAT FILE FEATURE
This new feature will provide the opportunity for photographers to showcase a portfolio of your photographic work prominently in our front gallery flat files. The portfolios will be available for patrons of the gallery to view, learn about you and your work, and purchase your photographs. Each portfolio will consist of 12 - 20 prints in a flat file labeled with the photographers name.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the flat files in the gallery exhibition space for a period of 6 months and also online.
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2016 DEVELOPED WORK
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2016 HOT NEW PICS SHOW
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
MAY 3 - MAY 31, 2019
FLORA
RECEPTION - FRIDAY, MAY 31, 7 - 9 P.M.
During the spring season of renewal we celebrate plant life in all its forms. FLORA will feature photographs from a spectrum of plant life and flowers that are grown and appreciated in our lives. Flowers in full bloom, or the simple emergence of a blossoming plant is a renewal for the senses after the long winter. An innate aesthetic appreciation is stimulated through the act of gazing at the fascination of flowers and plant life, and capturing this sensation through photography fulfills our universal quest for beauty. All photographic interpretations and styles are welcomed, we are seeking images of flowers and plants from subtle to bold, whether captured through still-life photography or through exploration of nature photography approaches.
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JUNE 7 - JUNE 28, 2019
HUMAN REPRESENTATION - PORTRAIT
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
RECEPTION - FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 7 - 9 P. M.
The act of caputuring a moment in time through taking a photograph of someone is one of the highest gestures that a person can give. We all have the people in our lives that are important to us personally and also find people who are visually interesting. Documenting the likeness of these people as well as capturing the pure personality of a person through a range of emotional gestures is a phenomenal experience. This exhibition represents the human likeness in all of its forms, whether it is a documentary approach, a snapshot genre, if it is a fashion statement, an editorial statement, or simply a straight forward compositional body study, we are iexhibiting the photographs of a wide range of people.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the exhibition and online.
JUNE - AUGUST, 2019
ANNUAL SUMMER PRINT SALE
ONE NIGHT EVENT - FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 7 - 9 P. M.
This year our annual summer print sale will be an online sale and a one night only gallery event.
Photographs offered in the Summer Print Sale are framed pieces by Gallery Director, Linda Robinson. The pieces are offered from 1/2 - 2/3 off retail value prices. The gallery at MWCP is focused on clearing out pieces from the studio during the summer months. So if you've had your eye on one of these pieces or would like to add a piece to your art collection, please make a purchase and help us clear out the studio space of framed art to allow room for new artistic endeavors at MWCP.
DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 31, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
ELEVENTH ANNUAL TEN X TEN - SMALL WORKS
ENTRY DEADLINE - AUGUST 1
The TEN X TEN show is an annual small works exhibition with an opening reception in November for end of the year sales. TEN X TEN celebrates the wide range of creative expression within the square photographic format, the interplay of images creating contrasts and similarities are exciting to experience in the unique juxtapositions of the grid format exhibition. TEN X TEN focuses on offering affordable works that are ten inches by ten inches in dimension, and sell for $100 each. All photographs are framed.
Support the shop small, shop local business model and purchase some collectable work from worldwide artists in this exhibition. Shop in the gallery or online.
FALL 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
FLAT FILE FEATURE
ENTRY DEADLINE - JULY 1
FEATURE DATES - SEPTEMBER 2019 - FEBRUARY 2020
This new feature will provide the opportunity for photographers to showcase a portfolio of your photographic work prominently in our front gallery flat files. The portfolios will be available for patrons of the gallery to view, learn about you and your work, and purchase your photographs. Each portfolio will consist of 12 - 20 prints in a flat file labeled with the photographers name.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the flat files in the gallery exhibition space for a period of 6 months and also online.
SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
CALL FOR ENTRIES
WOMEN'S STORIES (UNTOLD) - TEXT AND IMAGE
EXHIBITION CONCEPT COLLABORATOR - ALEXI BERRY
ENTRY DEADLINE - JUNE 15
OPENING RECEPTION - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 7 - 9 P.M.
Many women have a different story, though, the nature of each story is founded in similarity, women being tired of having to carry the secrets of their stories. Instead, courageously deciding to share their stories with the world. This exhibition seeks to give a voice to those who have survived the trauma of tragedy. Whether feeling marginalized, treated unequally, being simply ignored and overlooked, harassed, physically assaulted, verbally abused, or have experienced profound loss. Stories that are specifically female, these stories should be told, stories of experience in a domestic setting or the workplace. Not only stories of dark experiences but the experiences of triumph and strength. The exhibition will consist of photographic imagery and/or words. Both photographs and text pieces will be printed and exhibited on the gallery walls. The stories shared can range from subtle expressions to bold statements, of your own experience or of someone you know who has experienced such a tragedy. The gallery space acts as a platform for women to use their voices through images and text in an act of healing and strength.
Selection will be based upon the individual images and/or text entered by each artist. Artists names can be kept confidential upon request.
Selected artists will have their work featured in the exhibition and online.