Open Submission Photography Exhibition at Phoenix Gallery

Brighton Photo Biennial in association with Brighton Photo Fringe announces

Open Submission Photography Exhibition at Phoenix Gallery
October - December 2008

Selection panel
A distinguished panel of specialists in the field will include David Chandler, Director of Photoworks, Brighton; David Campany, writer and critic; Clare Grafik, The Photographers’ Gallery, London and Val Williams, Curator and Writer.

Details
One person photographic exhibition of recent work at Phoenix Gallery as a featured element of the Brighton Photo Fringe festival and linked to Brighton Photo Biennial.

Eligibility
Mid career photographic artists currently based or working in the UK. Applicants should have a strong background of exhibiting and undertaking related projects on a national/international scale.

Exhibition content
Present an existing body of work which has not been previously exhibited. Work can be in any lens-based medium and should be appropriate to the exhibition space.

Selected artist will receive a fee and budget for presentation of work and related expenses.

Phoenix Gallery is part of a large independent visual arts organisation based in central Brighton. It runs a contemporary exhibition space, artists’ studios and educational activities.

Brighton Photo Fringe is the largest event of its kind in the UK. It offers artists from Brighton, the UK and abroad an opportunity to exhibit their work alongside Brighton Photo Biennial.

To Apply
Please send the following materials on cd or dvd:

1. 20 images in the following format: jpegs, 72 dpi to a maximum of 30 x 25 cm (no powerpoint), or moving image on dvd
2. List of work with titles, dates, formats and duration for moving image
3. Statement up to 500 words about your work and how it might be presented in the gallery space
4. Any specific printing, framing or equipment requirements
5. CV including email and postal address
6. Self addressed stamped envelope if you want your materials to be returned

Send to
Photo Fringe 08
Phoenix Gallery
10 - 14 Waterloo Place
Brighton BN2 9NB
Deadline
8 July 2008

Applicants will be notified at the end of July. Site visits will take place in early August.

For further information about Phoenix Gallery, including updates on this exhibition, and to view a floor plan of the gallery spaces, please visit www.phoenixarts.org.