Topic: Call for art: Outdated - Polaroid Film Show

[Susan B.]

Just happened upon the notice below on the New Orleans Photo Alliance site.
Thought I'd pass it on since I know there are some who might be interested here.

Please note, I have no knowledge about this organization or who is running the exhibition--but sounds like it could be an interesting show.
Susan

Call for art: Outdated - Polaroid Film Show
Open call for submissions

Outdated - Polaroid Film Show
August 15th
Country Club Gallery
Chicago IL

Now seeking original Polaroid film images for upcoming gallery show in Chicago.

Polaroid Corporation has announced that it is discontinuing production of all instant films. To celebrate the wonder of Polaroid film and bid it farewell, we are asking for submissions for a Polaroid-only show set to take place on August 15th in Chicago, Illinois.

The goal is to have a show full of a wide variety of images showing the versatility of this disappearing medium. Therefore the theme is open. Help us show the wide range of subjects captured on Polaroid brand instant film.

To include your photographs in the show, please send:

Up to six of your best Polaroid images

a self-addressed return envelope for all unsold photographs

a flat entry fee of $10 - click here for payment information *now accepting Paypal*
Artists receive 70% of all sales.

It is important that all photographs are labeled on the back with the following information:

Your name

Your address

Your email address

Sale price (if not for sale, please indicate such)
We will be handling the cost of promotion and opening night refreshments.

Send all of the above to:


OUTDATED
2136 W Division St #135
Chicago IL 60622

DEADLINE
all photographs and payments must be received no later than JULY 25th

However, the earlier we get your images the better to help us promote the show properly.
Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments:
polaroidshow@gmail.com

[beck]

While I failed to submit to your show, Keith's and even Mark Sink's...I'm going to try and commit to this one. Sounds really cool. Just have to sift through the hundreds of pictures I took and decide which one's best. I see that the link for payment doesn't work on the NOPA blog...maybe I'll chuck them an email and ask. Thanks for posting this, Susan. Maybe Bill can cover the show, too, then.

[beck]

Here's the link:

http://www.polaroidshow.com/

...and to answer my own question, they will accept Paypal and a money order for the entry fee.

[Heather]

yeah i think they contacted me directly but I don't really want to send my precious polaroids or sell them at a show.

[moominsean]

yeah i'm not too keen on sending my originals up front without any submission process, other than sending six originals. the gallery has only been around since february it looks like. if i still lived in south bend it wouldn't be a big deal cuz i could just drive there.

[beck]

Hmm. Leave it to you to throw a wrench in it and make me think about submitting. Rot. Rik Garrett is the one in charge and he made updates to the website. I am going to wrap my head in tin foil and decide whether or not to send work. I would like to....

http://www.polaroidshow.com/

Rik is also a really great photographer who uses Polaroid film. His work is rather nice too and to my liking.

http://www.rikgarrett.com/