- 21st Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition is open to artists currently residing in the USA who are 18 years of age or older. Works entered must have been completed within the last three years and not previously exhibited at Appalachian State University. All artists, professional, and amateur, are invited to participate in the 21st AMPC Competition & Exhibition!
- There is a $10 (single-image) or $15 (series) submission fee to be considered for the 21st AMPC. The juror will select artworks from each submission category for exhibition. Artworks must be completed and ready for installation when submitted.
SINGLE-IMAGE SUBMISSION: The entrance fee of $10 allows artists to submit 1-5 stand-alone images with descriptions.
SERIES SUBMISSION: The entrance fee of $15 allows for 6-12 images from a single body of work with a series statement. - The selected works are to be exhibited at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts on the campus of Appalachian State University from Feb. 2 – Jun. 1, 2024. Artworks are loaned for the time specified above and will not be returned until the exhibition period is completed.
- Artists and accepted artwork must meet the following guidelines:
- Photographic prints, mats, frames, and other presentation material must be of museum-quality and professional finish to be accepted for exhibition. The TCVA has the right to eliminate works from the exhibition if they arrive in poor condition, are of poor quality, or are not framed according to exhibition guidelines.
- Artwork must be delivered to the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts (Attn: shauna caldwell, Associate Curator for Academic Engagement) no later than Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM.
- The TCVA reserves the right to photograph any submitted artwork for publicity, promotion, and archive purposes.
- If artwork is for sale, the TCVA will add a 25% commission to the artist’s sale price.
- Notice of Liability: All reasonable care and precaution will be taken in the handling and storing of materials submitted for this competition. Appalachian State University and TCVA will provide insurance for the borrowed object(s) for the duration of the object’s stay on Appalachian’s campus, provided that the artwork meets all requirements stated above and that artist has completed all appropriate paperwork supplied by competition staff. Insurance will not cover damage to the artwork due to poor construction or craftsmanship while installing work or during shipping. A certificate of insurance will be provided upon request only.
- Participation in the entry process constitutes a full understanding and acceptance of the conditions set forth above.
- Photographic prints, mats, frames, and other presentation material must be of museum-quality and professional finish to be accepted for exhibition. The TCVA has the right to eliminate works from the exhibition if they arrive in poor condition, are of poor quality, or are not framed according to exhibition guidelines.
Works not meeting the criteria listed above will not be considered for installation at the TCVA.