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The Longview Museum of Fine Arts held its first Short Exposure exhibit was held in 2008. Since that time we have expanded the show to a two-week event. The upcoming exhibit will include both local photographers and photographers from the Mid-South Region. It will be a juried event.

Our judge will be Andrzej Maciejewski, please visit http://www.klotzekstudio.com/ for more information. The Longview Museum of Fine Arts is providing a venue for photographic artists to exhibit their work in a museum setting.  The scope of work is intended to show varied aspects of the photographic art form. From traditional to digital, all photographic techniques, subject matter, and styles are welcome. The Longview Museum of Fine Arts reserves the right to accept or reject any images.

Notice: The following people have been accepted to be in the Short Exposure Exhibit in March. If you are on the list below, please phone 903.753.8103, or email the museum to find out which of your entries were accepted. Accepted entries need to be at the museum, framed and ready to hang, by Friday, February 24.

Fee and Eligibility:

Each photographer may enter up to five images. Entry fee for museum members is $25, non-members $35. To become a member of the Longview Museum of Fine Arts please click here to sign up online. Submission of entries by both members and non-members does not guarantee acceptance into the show. Accepted entries will be notified by February 9, 2012. All applicants must be 17 years or older.

Entry Requirements:

• Each photographer may submit a total of five images on CD or DVD or email.
   

• Include a short artist statement about the work, a one-page resume, and title list of the five submitted images, which should include the title, date, and dimensions of the work.
   

• Please follow submission requirements. Failure to do so will result in immediate rejection of work

Submission requirements:

• All work must be the original work of the photographer and executed in a professional manner. If the work is for sale, please include the sale price on the entry form, otherwise indicate NFS.
   

• Images must be submitted on CD or DVD in .jpg format or emailed to education@lmfa.org
   

• Files must be 72 pixels/inch and no greater than 1024 pixels in the longest dimension.
   

• Files should be named using the number corresponding to the entry form along with the photographer’s last name (example: Smith01.jpg)
   

• CD/DVD should be labeled with the photographer’s name.
   

• The CD/DVD should be mailed along with entry form, artist’s statement, resume, and entry fee to the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, P.O. Box 3484, Longview, TX 75606.
   

• Entries that are emailed may pay entry fee Online by clicking here.
   

• CD/DVDs will be returned if a self-addressed envelope is included.
   

• The deadline for submitted entries has been extended until February 1, 2012
   

• Notification of accepted entries will be no later than February 9, 2012. Photographers will be notified of accepted entries via email, telephone, or mail.
   

• Delivery of accepted work:
   

• Deadline for delivery of accepted images is February 24, 2012.
   

• All images must be properly framed and wired for hanging with either a metal frame or a wooden frame not to exceed 30 inches x 30 inches. Shipped work must use plexi-glass and hand-delivered work may use glass. Images that are not properly framed will not be displayed.
   

• Shipped work must be packed in reusable cartons and return postage must be included. Work may be hand delivered by the deadline date. No late entries will be accepted.
   

• CD/DVDs will be returned if a self-addressed envelope is included.
   

• Entry forms may be download by clicking here.

Liability: The Longview Museum of Fine Art does not accept responsibility for loss or damage of work submitted for exhibition, including shipping.

Winners:

1st place winner will also receive a place in the LMFA Summer Exhibit, July 14 through August 25, 2012. Winner will need to provide up to 12 ready-to-hang pieces for the show. Winner will also be featured on the cover of the Longview Museum of Fine Arts Summer Newsletter.

Important Dates:

For more information, contact:
Dr. Bruce Mauldin, Educational Director
Longview Museum of Fine Arts
215 East Tyler Street
Longview, TX 75601
903-753-8103
education@lmfa.org