"Call for Artists: Illuminance - Photographic Works from around the US"
2003-01-03 until 2003-02-24
Buddy Holly Center Fine Art Gallery
Lubbock, TX, USA United States of America

Illuminance is a national competitive exhibition featuring photographic work from across the US. The Fine Arts program of the Buddy Holly Center is committed to the promotion of contemporary visual arts and educational programs. In its sixteenth year we are proud to present Illuminance at the Buddy Holly Center.

Juror Connie Gibbons, Director of the Buddy Holly Center, will jury the 2003 exhibition of Illuminance. Connie helped to establish the Illuminance photographic competition in 1986 while serving as the Assistant Director of the Lubbock Fine Arts Center. In 1987 Connie became the Director of the Lubbock Fine Arts Center - in the last 16 years, she has curated and organized over 100 contemporary visual arts exhibitions including the Visual Vanguards series: Black Creativity in Texas, Cinco de Tejas, Art Music Culture, and Doc Spellmon. Other exhibitions include Las Mujeres Hablan, Pieces Parts and Passion, the Quilted Medium, the Cocktail Party, and Texas Works.

In 1994, when the City of Lubbock purchased several items belonging to Buddy Holly, Connie expanded her vision to include a museum and center for the arts, a multi-purpose facility in which the music legacy of Texas could be preserved along side an expansive gallery space to present visual art exhibitions. Connie's vision and perseverance resulted in the opening of the Buddy Holly Center on September 3, 1999. The Buddy Holly Center houses a Texas Musicians Hall of Fame, a permanent exhibition on the life and music of Buddy Holly, and the Fine Arts Gallery of Lubbock. Connie continues to madly plan, envision, and present high quality visual arts exhibitions, educational programs, and special events.

Eligibility
This competition is open to all artists in the United States using photographic processes as their media. Please do not submit any work that has been shown in a previous Illuminance exhibition.

Awards
Juror awards: $1500. Purchase awards: $1000.

Catalogue
The Buddy Holly Center will publish a catalogue. Each artist will receive one copy. Catalogues will be distributed to museum curators and gallery directors nationwide.

Slides
Submit one slide for two-dimensional work and two slides for each three-dimensional work. Slide mounts must be marked with 1) artist's name; 2) dimensions of the final image; 3) top of image. A self-addressed stamped envelope must be included for return of slides. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for return of slides. Slides of accepted entries will be retained for our permanent library.

Entry Fees
One to three works, $25. Additional works, $3 each. Fees are non-refundable.

Sales
Sale of work is encouraged. The Buddy Holly Center retains 30% commission.

Reproduction
The Buddy Holly Center retains the right to reproduce artwork for publicity purposes. Submission of an entry to this exhibition shall indicate an agreement on the part of the artist to these conditions.

Shipping
Accepted work shall be sent suitable for installation, packed in sturdy, reusable containers (no Styrofoam peanuts, please). Work will be insured during the exhibition, but the artist is responsible for insurance during shipping. Arrangements for shipping, shipping label and cost are the responsibility of the artist. Work WITHOUT postage will be returned COD, or held until the artist makes arrangements.

Illuminance Calendar
May 20, 2003 through June 28, 2003- On view
February 24, 2003 - Slides, fee, entry card and
self-addressed stamped envelope for return of slides due.
April 7, 2003 - Notification of accepted works
April 28, 2003 - Accepted works due at Buddy Holly Center
May 20, 2003 - Gallery talk and posting of awards
June 28, 2003 - Exhibition closes
July 8 through July 11, 2003 - Return of work

Buddy Holly Center
1801 Avenue G
Lubbock, TX 79401

(806) 767-2686
Fax (806) 767-0732

www.buddyhollycenter.org

Related Links:

Indepth Arts Resources for the State of Texas

Other Important Exhibitions in Texas