35th Annual National
Photographic Competition

Juror

Dr. Anthony Bannon

Director of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film

Eligibility

PhotoSpiva is open to any amateur or professional photographer in the United States or its territories. Submitted images must be the photographer’s own work, and it is the sole responsibility of the photographer to obtain written releases from any recognizable person(s) depicted. Work derived from any photographic process — traditional, digital, or photo-based mixed media — is eligible as long as the work is original and has never been exhibited at George A. Spiva Center for the Arts.

Specifications

Digital entries should be JPG files at least 4 megapixels (height or width 2000 pixels or greater) in RGB color mode.

The juror will review all online entries and select images for display at Spiva Center for the Arts. PhotoSpiva will notify artists of acceptance. Accepted images — only those chosen by the juror — must be matted with presentation-quality white matboard (minimum 2-inch border), framed in standard black metal frames, and wired for hanging. No off-white or color mats will be accepted. Framed exhibition prints must arrive at Spiva Center for the Arts by 5:00 pm CST February 22, 2011. Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from Spiva.

Acknowledgements

PhotoSpiva 2011 is presented with financial assistance from the Friends of St. Avips, Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Sale of work

Spiva Center for the Arts encourages the sale of exhibited work. Artists will furnish the retail price of their work. The Center will retain a 40% commission on all sales directly attributed to the exhibition.

Liability

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts will exercise all due care in handling exhibition prints, but will not be responsible for loss or damage or replacement except for loss by theft or fire. The Center shall not be held responsible for damage or loss during transit.

Spiva Center for the Arts reserves the right to reproduce any entry for catalog or publicity purposes related to this exhibition or future exhibitions.

Frequently asked questions

If you’re new to the competition or simply have questions that you can’t find answers to, the FAQ page is a good place to check.

PhotoSpiva Hotel Rates

If you’re planning an overnight visit to attend the exhibition, opening reception, and Anthony Bannon’s lecture March 4 & 5, check back for special rates offered by Joplin hotels.