TEXAS PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY | Members' Only Show 31

31st Annual Members' Only Show

Juror Roy Flukinger has selected 49 prints by 48 artists for this year's Members' Only Show. A complete list of the exhibiting artists is below, with award winners noted in bold. A hearty congrats to all!

Our 31st Annual Members' Only Show opened September 7, 2018, at Artworks Gallery, with a reception for the artists. Juror Roy Flukinger was present for a gallery talk and to announce the award winners. The exhibition remains on view through October 13, 2018.

Read more about the accepted works here.

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We are excited to announce our 31st Annual Members' Only Show, which will be juried by Roy Flukinger, Independent Curator Emeritus and former Senior Research Curator of Photography from the University of Texas Harry Ransom Center in Austin, Texas. This call is open themed and welcomes submissions from artists of all levels internationally. This year's Members' Only Show is now closed for entry.

Calendar of Events
04-27-18 Call for entry announced
06-25-18 Deadline for entry (midnight CST)
07-16-18 Exhibiting artists announced and emails sent to all entrants
08-31-18 Work due in Austin, Texas
09-07-18 Show opens at Artworks Gallery in Austin, Texas, with reception with juror
10-13-18 Show closes

Awards
First Place = $500 
Second Place = $300 
Third Place = $200 
Up to 5 Honorable Mentions may be awarded

Entry Fee
Entry fee is $30 for 5 images, plus $6 for each additional image. Photographers may enter up to 10 images. Please don't forget to include your membership fee, if also joining TPS at the time of entry.

Eligibility
The 31st Annual Members' Only Show is open to artists of all levels internationally. All photographic based work is encouraged including digital, silver and alternative processes. You MUST be a member of TPS to enter this competition (read more about TPS member benefits). If you are not currently a member, you may join TPS and enter this show at the same time. Works exhibited previously in a TPS show are not eligible, and all entries must be submitted via our online entry form. Current members of the TPS Board of Directors are permitted to enter but are not eligible for awards.

Instructions for entry are outlined below, following the juror’s bio and statement.

About the Juror
Roy Flukinger, Independent Curator Emeritus, Austin, Texas

Before his retirement in 2017, Roy Flukinger served for 46 years as the Senior Research Curator of Photography and earlier as the Department Head and Senior Curator of Photography and Film of the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. In terms of his academic background, Roy holds advanced degrees from Tulane University and The University of Texas Austin. In the course of managing and building the departmental collections at the Center, he has also lectured extensively and internationally, curated or participated in nearly 80 exhibitions, authored over a dozen books and numerous peer articles, and taught as an Assistant Professor, Adjunct Lecturer or Visiting Artist at The University and many other institutions of higher learning.

Roy continues to serve on many professional boards and is engaged in numerous other projects including presentations and panel participations on contemporary and historical photography, as well as contributing to a number of publications throughout the field. Beyond his recent retirement, Roy also continues to consult with a variety of institutions on the administration, funding and operation of photographic organizations; serves as juror, reviewer and evaluator for contemporary photographic events, groups and support organizations; and, conducts peer reviews and evaluations for a variety of professional, scholarly and developmental organizations. He is currently completing the research and compilation of a volume on modern Texas photography and beginning another on the works and career of the artist Bart Parker.

Juror’s Statement
Okay. So it has been more than three decades since I and a whole bunch of other photographers geared up this organization and started featuring the work of our initial members. I am so pleased to see our members’ rolls expanding and our competitions increasing and maturing over all these years—not to mention, honored to be invited to select works for the 31st Annual Members' Only exhibition.

Over the years, I have been impressed by the number and quality of the imagery that TPS has continued to attract to these competitions. Also, not to mention, what the previous outstanding jurors have required of the past entrants—the seriousness and, yes, excellence which have been often realized. To see these works throughout these decades has made it possible to view an important window onto the evolution and maturation of photography into the 21st century.

So where do we go from here?

For this upcoming competition, let us all look forward to the continuation and expansion of the high standards of the past years. Certainly the artistry and sophistication of your work must be evident from the beginning. Regardless of its origins or intent, each image must be powerful and meaningful enough to stand on its own. The techniques and process must be expert and sufficient to support that same imagery. Of equal (and sometimes greater) importance, the originality and emotional power of each photograph must be true to the expression and intent of its creator. An honest juror must always try to understand what the photographer has chosen to say and not just how they have chosen to say it.

That remains the constant—and for me, ever fascinating—challenge of every photograph’s potential integrity and virtuosity. Hard work for yours truly. But even much harder work for you. And oh, so worthwhile.

Keep on seeing, well and truly. For this exhibition—and for all your future years to come.

Prepare Your Files
1. Files should be 1200 pixels in the longest dimension and saved in JPEG format on the highest quality setting. Images should also be saved in RGB color space.

2. Label each file as FirstName_Lastname_ followed by consecutive numbers. For example: Sam_Jones_1.jpg, Sam_Jones_2.jpg, etc. Please don't forget to include the "jpg" extension.

3. Do NOT use spaces in the file name, and do NOT use special characters such as :;’”/?}{()[ ]+=*&^%$#@! (use only alpha-numeric characters).

4. Please prepare the following information for each image: (1) print title; (2) process [Archival Digital Print, Gelatin Silver Print, Platinum/Palladium Print, etc.]; and (3) price or NFS.

Submit Your Entries and Make Payment via Online Entry Form
Please select the “Enter Now” button above and follow the prompts to make your payment online (or by check) and then upload your files. If you experience difficulties with this online entry form, please notify TPS Executive Director Sarah Sudhoff at sarah@texasphoto.org.

Sales
TPS encourages the sales of exhibited work. In support of the artists, TPS will not collect commission from print sales. Artworks Gallery will seek a commission of 50% on all works sold during exhibition. Please print your name, address, telephone number(s) and price on the back of each accepted piece. If your work is Not-For-Sale, simply note NFS but provide a dollar value for record-keeping purposes. If you do not indicate a sales price, the artwork will be listed as NFS.

Liability
TPS and the venue will exercise all due care when handling your work, but will not be held responsible for loss, damage or replacement.

Reproduction
TPS and the venue retain the right to display, project and reproduce work accepted for this exhibition for publicity and promotional purposes only. Individual photographers retain copyright to his/her own individual images. Also, an exhibition catalog will be created to showcase the juror's selections.

If Your Work is Accepted
1. Artwork must be ready-to-hang and must not exceed 36" in the longest dimension. Please make sure that wire or D-rings are attached firmly to the back of the piece (NO sawtooth hangers permitted). If applicable, please use white mats and frames that are gallery quality and complement your work (color mats are not acceptable). NO glass please; Plexiglass only (unless work is hand-delivered). Clearly label the back of your work with your full name, medium and contact information. TPS reserves the right to exclude works from the exhibition that are not gallery-ready and professional in presentation.

2. A pre-paid return shipping label MUST be provided with your work (FedEx or UPS preferred) for prints to be returned to you when the exhibition concludes. Work WITHOUT return shipping will NOT be included in the exhibition and will NOT be returned. Prints will be return shipped in the container in which they were received. No packing “peanuts”, and please be considerate of our limited storage space when choosing the size of your packaging.

3. Work must arrive in Austin, Texas, no later than August 31, 2018.

Artworks Gallery provides custom matting and framing services on site. Please contact them directly if you wish to make these arrangements for your work (Marc Bernstein or Adriane Brown: 512-472-1550, artworkswestend@gmail.com). Exhibiting artists will receive 10% off framing!

Our friends at Frame Destination in Dallas, Texas, have prepared a special all-in-one kit for TPS artists that meets standard matting, framing and presentation requirements. This affordably priced package can be purchased online here.

Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns after reading all the guidelines, please contact TPS Executive Director directly at sarah@texasphoto.org.