LA Artcore 3rd Annual Photographic Competition and Exhibition

LA Artcore announces its 3rd Annual Online Photographic Competition and Exhibition. The February 2019 exhibit celebrates LA Artcore's 40 years of supporting contemporary art and developing the careers of visual artists of diverse cultural backgrounds. This competition seeks outstanding photography completed in the last two years.

Fifty juror-selected images will be exhibited at LA Artcore's historic downtown gallery in The Los Angeles Brewery Arts Colony, one of the oldest and largest live-work spaces in the world, covering 23 acres in 14 buildings. The competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers over the age of 18 residing in North America, working in all still photographic media. Any subject matter is eligible. All work must have been completed on or after January 1, 2017, and not previously entered in this competition. LAAC staff and Board Members are not eligible. Up to ten wall-mounted works not exceeding 48" in width, 60" in height, 24" in depth and 20 lbs. in weight are accepted. No video or audio submissions.

Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 entries, with additional entries at $10.00 each up to 10 entries. Awards include $500 (1st Place), $250 (2nd Place), $100 (3rd Place), and two Honorable Mentions. Artists will be notified of results by December 19, 2018. Art delivery period is January 19-25, 2019. The exhibition opens February 10, 2019, with a reception at 3-5 p.m. and awards at 4 p.m., and closes February 28, 2019. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance. LA Artcore retains 35% commission on all sales; artwork selected for exhibition must be available for sale. Jurors include Sarah Lee, Sarah Hadley, and Aline Smithson.