November 1, 2023 to February 10, 2024
Call Description
Second Annual PHOTO FINALE 2024 Open Photography Exhibition in alliance with the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration.
The Second Annual PHOTO FINALE 2024 Exhibition will open on March 1, 2024 at JESSUP CELLARS GALLERY, 6740 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599 and continue through March 31, 2024.
The PHOTO FINALE 2024 Exhibition will celebrate Nature’s unmatched “Yellow Gold” beauty and splendor of the Winter Mustard Bloom that blankets the Napa Valley landscape and vineyards from December thru March. PHOTO FINALE will showcase the talents of photographers of all age levels and expertise from throughout Napa Valley and beyond. All submissions are required to capture the Winter Mustard of the Napa Valley in in a creative photographic design
Founder / Director / Curator: MJ SCHAER
Contact Website: www.photo-finale.com
Contact Email: photofinale.nvmc@gmail.com
Contact Text / Phone: (707) 225-1565
Entry Opening: November 1, 2023
Entry Deadline:February 10, 2024
Entry Fee: $15.00 (USD) Entries limited to TWO (2) Submissions at $15.00 for each Entry
Call Type: Photography
Eligibility: Open
State: California
Public Event Dates: March 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of the PHOTO FINALE 2024, in alliance with the Napa Valley Mustard Celebration, is to exhibit a visual sensation of photographic art capturing the breathtaking beauty of the Winter Mustard Bloom Season that blankets the sleeping vineyards and landscape of the World Famous Napa Valley, while showcasing the talents of photographers of all age levels and expertise from throughout Napa Valley and beyond.
GOALS
To gather all Napa Valley communities together, and beyond, strengthening community and artistic relationships of each to each other.
Supportive outreach to all photographers of all ages and expertise, being Local, Regional and Statewide and to market to local Napa Valley communities as well as a wide range of regional and national visitors.
THEME
The Second Annual PHOTO FINALE 2024 Photography Exhibition is to celebrate the amazing unmatched “Yellow Gold” beauty and splendor of Nature’s Winter Mustard Bloom that blankets Napa Valley’s landscape and vineyards each year from December thru March.
**All submissions are required to capture the Winter Mustard Bloom of the Napa Valley in a creative photographic design
EXHIBITION
The Second Annual PHOTO FINALE 2024 Exhibition will begin March 1, 2024, and close March 31, 2024 at the JESSUP CELLARS GALLERY, 6740 Washington St., Yountville, CA 94599
Exhibited artwork is required to remain in the PHOTO FINALE 2024 at JESSUP CELLARS GALLERY space for the duration of the exhibition.
Exhibited photography will be showcased in the online gallery of the PHOTO FINALE 2024 website: www.photo-finale.com
PHOTO FINALE 2024 entries exhibited in the JESSUP CELLARS GALLERY will be available for purchase (prices set by photographer), unless a “Not-For-Sale” is requested by the photographer.
Sale of Photography: 50% of Sale Proceeds will be paid to the photographer and 50% of Sale Proceeds will be retained by PHOTO FINALE 2024.
CALENDAR
Open Call for Entries: November 1, 2023 to February 10, 2024
Deadline for Entries: February 10, 2024
Entry Delivery Date: February 22, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm at the Jessup Cellars Gallery, 6740 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
Exhibition Opening: March 1, 2024
Opening Reception: March 2, 2024 Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Closing Reception: March 30, 2024 Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition Closes: March 31, 2024
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Entry Fee : $15.00 (USD)
Entries limited to TWO (2) image submissions per photographer. Entry Fee is $15.00 per each entry
Entry must be accompanied by a completed application and entry fee
Entry fee Non-Refundable
NOTE* - PREVIOUS ENTRIES TO PHOTO FINALE OR OTHER PREVIOUS EXHIBITS OR COMPETITIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
SUBJECT CATAGORIES
Entries accepted under one of Three categories: Landscape, Animal / Pet, or Innovative
CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONS
Open to ALL Ages
PRESENTATION
Photograph finished dimensions including frame are not to exceed 30 inches x 36 inches or 36 inches x 30 inches and not be any smaller than 11 inches x 14 inches or 14 inches x 11 inches
All framed prints must be presented in either White or Black frame molding.
Hanging wire must be a three (3) inch drop from the top of frame molding to be accepted.
Criteria for images submitted on metal must meet the same size and hanging requirements as framed prints.
AWARDS
Each of the Three categories will be awarded a 1st Place, 2nd Place & 3rd Place Award and Honorable Mention and will be announced at the Opening Reception, March 2, 2024
A People’s Choice Award will be presented at the event Closing Reception, March 30, 2024
HAND DELIVERY OF SUBMITTED WORK
Hand deliveries will accepted at Jessup Cellars Gallery, Yountville, CA. February 22, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm
All Shipped Entries must be received no later than 5:00pm, February 23, 2024
SHIPPED DELIVERIES
Shipped entries must be suitably packed to withstand the rigors of packaged shipping.
All shipped entries must be shipped in a reusable box or container, no shredded paper/popcorn allowed.
All shipped entries must have a return shipping label and will be returned freight collect.
Ship to: CARTONS & CRATES 3250 CALIFORNIA BLVD NAPA, CALIFORNIA 94558
c/o: PHOTO-FINALE 2024. Attn: MJ SCHAER
A return shipping label must accompany each entry.
Late or damaged works will be returned freight collect.
RETURN OF WORKS AT END OF EXHIBITION
Entry Return Hand Pickup of artwork will be TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 at Jessup Cellars Gallery will be 11:00am to 4:00pm
PHOTOGRAPHIC / COPYRIGHTS
By entering, photographer retains copyright and remains the owner of his/her photography. PHOTO FINALE 2024 is hereby granted irrevocable permission by photographer to reproduce the images via print, web publishing, and other acceptable forms for editorial use only. This permission applies worldwide. Photographer retains the copyright to all images and derivative works thereof, per USC Title 17 (US Copyright Law). Photographer submission releases PHOTO FINALE 2024 from any liability due to loss or damage of the images, and also releases PHOTO FINALE 2024 from any obligation to maintain copies of any digital file, image, or photograph.
