Seattle

Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW) is pleased to announce the opening of our call for entries for the 22nd PCNW Juried Photography Exhibition, and our esteemed jurors, Lara Behnert, Senior Manager of Starbucks Creative Studio and Conor Risch, Senior Editor of Photo District News (PDN) and PDNOnline.com. Emerging and experienced photographers are invited to submit to this opportunity—selections are made by the jurors, Lara Behnert and Conor Risch, and will result in a three month long exhibition at PCNW from January 17 - March 14, 2019.

JURORS:

We are honored that both Lara Behnert and Conor Risch have agreed to jury this year's juried exhibition. 

Lara Behnert is the senior manager of Starbucks Creative Studio where she leads the global art program for Starbucks, helping to evolve store design and develop the company's brand expression. Her background is in creative directions and design for magazines, brands, and worthy causes. Lara is a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design, has spent many years in New York City, and currently lives in Seattle.

Conor Risch is Senior Editor of Photo District News (PDN) and PDNOnline.com, the award-winning monthly magazine and website for professional photographers, and he has worked with professional photographers for more than 15 years. He is editor of PDN’s monthly “Exposures” column, which features photographers’ new books, exhibitions and personal projects, and he is also co-editor of the annual PDN’s 30 special issue and website focused on emerging photographers

THEME: OPEN

DEADLINE: Thursday November 15th, 2018 10:59pm

All entries must be submitted via www.callforentry.org by 10:59pm November 15th, 2018 (Pacific Time)

ENTRY FEE:

The entry fee is $50 for 5 jpgs (minimum) and we encourage an artist’s statement. You may add additional jpgs for $5 each, up to 10 total. Payment must be in U.S. Dollars. Entry fees are non-refundable.

NOTIFICATION:

A list of accepted artists will be posted on this page in early December. Selected artists will be notified by email and telephone. The framed work will need to arrive to PCNW in Seattle, WA by Wednesday, January 9th, 2019. Artists will be responsible for shipping their framed work to and from the gallery.

COMMISSION:

Work selected by the judge for the juried show will be exhibited at the Photographic Center Northwest. All sales of work in the juried show will be conducted by PCNW and PCNW will retain a 50% commission on all work sold. The artist can determine if they wish to sell their work.