To promote appreciation of photography in Los Alamos County, and to encourage Los Alamos photographers of all skill levels, the Los Alamos Photography Club (LAPC), in cooperation with Mesa Public Library, invites all Los Alamos photographers to exhibit their work.

Village Arts is offering a discount on framing and framing materials for the show. Please see them at their new location on DP Road for more information. Ask for Ken. In order to receive the discount work must be submitted for framing in December or early January. Work submitted in late January will not be eligible.

This is not a competition; there is no entry fee and no awards are made. Approximately 120 pieces can be hung for display in the show. Depending on the number of total entries we may need to limt individual entries. Please be prepared to prioritize your top three entries for hanging. An opening reception will be held on Monday, February 1st from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Photographers may offer their entries for sale (see details below).

ELIGIBILITY

Photographers of any skill level (beginner, amateur, or professional) of high school age or older who live or work in Los Alamos County are eligible to enter. Any photographic process that results in prints suitable for hanging is acceptable. Photos must be matted and framed with wires for hanging on the back. Photos must not have been presented in this show before.  The subject of the photos should be appropriate for display at a public facility.

CALENDAR

On the date and time specified below, bring finished pieces to Mesa Public Library ready for hanging. This includes frame, mat, and hanging wire or attached hardware. Please attach hanging wire across the entire width of your frame or we may not be able to hang your picture. Glass or Plexiglas is optional. All pieces should be delivered to the Main Gallery (upstairs) unless other arrangements have been made in advance (please email Doug Coombs at dfcoombs@comcast.net or call him at 662-9830 if you need to make other arrangements). You are invited to help with the hanging of the show on the date and time listed below.

• Saturday, January 30th, 2010.
  Drop off your work. There will be some LAPC representatives present from 10AM - 2PM.
• Sunday, January 31st, 2010.
  Hang work at 1 PM. Photographers are invited to the hanging. Bring a hammer and some needle-nose pliers.
• Monday, February 1st, 2010.
  Exhibit opens. Opening reception at Mesa Public Library at 5:30 PM. All photographers are asked to attend the opening reception and furnish some "finger-food."
• Saturday, Feburary 27th, 2010
  Exhibit closes. Pick up work at Mesa Public Library Gallery unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Work not picked up on Saturday will be picked up by LAPC club members on Sunday.

HOW TO ENTER

Send an email to dfcoombs@comcast.net by clicking here. You should receive a confirmation email within 3 days.

For each picture you wish to enter include the following on separate lines.
We will make a display label using this information.

Your Name: John Doe

Title: Red Rocks of Los Alamos

Frame Size: 12 x 16

Brief Description: (Optional) Shot with Canon 20D, ISO 100, f/8 on December 25, 2008

Sale Price: (Optional)

On the back of each picture make your own label with your name, phone number, email address and the title. Depending on the number of total entries we may need to limit individual entries. Please put #1, #2, #3, etc. on the label in case we do need to limit entries.

At the bottom of your email, please indicate what food you can bring to the reception.

SALES OF WORK

Photos can be offered for sale. All photographers agree to donate 20% of any sales made resulting from the show to the Los Alamos Photography Club to benefit photographic and educational activities in Los Alamos County.

LIABILITY

Neither the organizers of this show nor Mesa Public Library assumes any liability for the artwork entered.