The Abstract Image: Juried Photo Exhibition
Praxis Gallery & Photographic Arts Center
‘An abstract photograph draws away from that which is realistic or literal. It draws away from natural appearances and recognizable subjects in the actual world. Some people even say it departs from true meaning, existence, and reality itself. It stands apart from the concrete whole with its purpose instead depending on conceptual meaning and intrinsic form.’ – John Suler
Praxis Gallery seeks photographic works that explore the world through an abstracted lens; utilizing elements of color, light, shadow, texture, shape, and line to express meaning outside of traditional representational and documentary styles of photography. All genres, capture types, and post-production processes will be considered. Curated by Praxis Directors.
ACCEPTANCE | AWARDS
Up to 38 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. A Directors’ Choice and five Honorable Mentions will be awarded and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery. Directors’ Choice receives free entry into three juried calls of their choice and a complimentary exhibit book.
ENTRY FEE
$35.00 for submitting up to five images, $5.00 for each additional image (up to ten total images per open call). Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site. The entry fee for submissions is non-refundable.
- Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5 images. Learn more about Praxis Membership Benefits on our website
- In addition to keeping our entry fees low for all artists, Praxis also has a limited number of free entries for artists experiencing financial hardships. Email info@praxisgallery.com for more information.
ELIGIBILITY
International, all accepted. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Submitted images may not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.
COPYRIGHT & USAGE RIGHTS
Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose photographs are accepted for exhibition grant Praxis Gallery the nonexclusive right to use, print, and reproduce submitted digital files for the purpose of the exhibition, promoting the artist, promoting related programs, and subsequent display on Praxis Gallery’s website, social media, and online exhibition archives. The artist’s name will be included wherever the photographs are displayed.
ABOUT US
Praxis Gallery and Photographic Arts Center is a community-based, non-profit, artist-led organization in Minneapolis that aims to support the development of new and emerging artists through exhibition and education. Our mission is to bring diverse perspectives into focus through lens-based art, creating exhibition and learning opportunities that engage, challenge, inspire, and surprise the public.