Blue Sky Pacific Northwest Photography Viewing Drawers 2012

Blue Sky established the Pacific Northwest Photography Viewing Drawers program in 2007 to feature a juried public archive of original prints by contemporary photographers based in the region. Visitors to Blue Sky's galleries in Portland are welcome to enjoy work in the Drawers by opening any archival flatfiles or asking the Gallery Attendant for assistance. The program is available to approximately 25,000 visitors annually. For 2012—to coincide with the newly inaugurated Portland Photo Month (every April)—Blue Sky is expanding the geographic scope of the Drawers to include up to 80 photographers from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, and Alaska.

Any photographer who is a current resident of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia, or Alaska is invited to submit work for consideration. Applicants must provide exactly 10 images from a single series or body of work created within the last five years. If previously featured in the Drawers, the submission must be of new or different work. Submitted images must be the same as the original prints intended for inclusion in the Drawers. Only one entry per artist is permitted. There is no entry fee.

All accepted works must be delivered to the gallery matted in standard sizes not exceeding 20" x 24". Artists are welcome to submit a concise artist statement, CV or resume, and details about each print including medium, size, and price. Blue Sky seeks to offer all prints selected for the Drawers available for sale with a commission retained by Blue Sky. Artists currently represented by a gallery should ensure that a Drawers entry does not infringe on any standing agreements. All applicants will be notified of acceptance by Friday, January 27, 2012. Accepted works must be received at Blue Sky no later than 5:00 PM on March 16, 2012. Deadline for submissions is midnight (MST) on December 23, 2011.