Focus Iran: Contemporary Photography and Video

Focus Iran: Contemporary Photography and Video is a 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 25 photographs and videos in a group exhibition at the Craft & Folk Art Museum from January 25 to May 3, 2015. Selected artists will be determined by a panel of qualified jurors who will consider pertinence to Iranian culture and heritage, originality, skill, and artistic vision.

Open to international artists 18 years of age and older. No entry fee is required. Artists may submit a maximum of three photographic works and/or one video 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. Each entry must be the original work of the participating artist, who must be the sole owner of the copyright. A description stating the work's relevance to Iranian culture or heritage is required with each submission.

Submission period: July 21 – September 21, 2014. All entries must be submitted through CaFÉ at www.callforentry.org. Finalists will be notified by email on or approximately October 17, 2014. Selected artists will be required to send high resolution copies of their work within five business days of notification. Opening reception for selected artists: Saturday, January 24, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Contact: [email protected] or [email protected].