36th Annual National
Photographic Competition

  • Taking entries

    Dec 2 2011

  • Deadline

    Jan 8

    11:59 pm CST

Fee
$40

5 photos
extras $10 ea.

Awards
  • $750
  • $500
  • $300
  • 3 x honorable mentions $100
  • 3 x merit awards $50

Juror

Andrew L. Moore

Internationally recognized fine artist working in color large format photography andrewlmoore.com

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 21, 2012. Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from Spiva.

Available Dec 2

Enter your photos

Accepting your digital photos for the competition soon

Deadline for entries
January 8, 2012, 11:59 P.M. CST
Email notification of accepted work
January 28, 2012
Delivery deadline for accepted exhibition prints
February 21, 2012
Portfolio reviews with juror Andrew L. Moore
March 9, 2012
10:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. and
1:00 PM - 3:00 P.M.

Fee: 15-minute individual review: $25. Spiva members: $15. A limited number of student scholarships may be available.

For amateurs and professionals!
Interested photographers should email spiva@spivaarts.org by Feb. 24

Opening reception and awards ceremony
March 9, 2012
5:30 P.M - 7:30 P.M.
Juror’s lecture
March 10, 2012
6:30 P.M
George A. Spiva Center for the Arts
Admission: $10 voluntary contribution (Info / reservations: 417.623.0183)
PhotoSpiva 2012 exhibition
March 10 — May 6, 2012

Acknowledgements

PhotoSpiva 2012 is presented with financial assistance from the Friends of St. Avips, Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Friends of St. Avips Joplin Convention and Visitor’s Bureua Missouri Arts Council

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 Joplin to attend any opening weekend events – portfolio reviews, opening reception & awards ceremony, juror’s lecture – please check back for special rates offered by Joplin hotels.