Focus Iran 2: Contemporary Photography and Video

Focus Iran 2: Contemporary Photography and Video is a biennial juried international exhibition organized by the Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) of Los Angeles and Farhang Foundation to showcase living artists whose works explore themes related to Iranian culture and heritage. The exhibition will feature approximately 40 photographs and videos in a group exhibition at the Craft & Folk Art Museum between January 29 and May 7, 2017 and at University of California, Irvine's Viewpoint Gallery between September 16 and October 13, 2017. An opening reception will be held Saturday, January 28, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

The exhibition is open to international artists 18 years of age and older. Artists may submit either one photographic work or one video/new media work. Only digital format photographs and videos are eligible, with video length limited to 9 minutes or less. Photograph size must be between 12 inches on the shortest side and 36 inches on the longest side. Selected artists will be determined by a panel of qualified judges who will consider pertinence to Iranian culture, skill, artistic vision, and impact.

Submission period: June 1–August 8, 2016. All entries must be submitted through CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org. Finalists will be notified by email on or approximately October 17, 2016. Selected photographs and videos will be printed and framed or transferred to DVD by CAFAM for exhibition display.