38th Annual InFocus Competition, Exhibition & Sale
Call for Entries
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38th Annual InFocus Competition, Exhibition & Sale 2025
Jamestown Community Hall
18246 Main St. Jamestown, CA
December 26, Thursday – OPEN SMARTER ENTRY at 6:00 a.m.
February 24, Monday – COMPETITION CLOSES at 6:00 p.m.
April 11, Friday – RECEIVE ACCEPTED ENTRIES from Noon – 5:00 p.m.
April 12, Saturday – RECEIVE ACCEPTED ENTRIES from 9:00 a.m. – Noon
April 13, Sunday – Show opens to the public with RECEPTION from
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SHOW DATES:
Wednesday April 16 – Sunday April 20, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 23 – Sunday April 26, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday April 27, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
INFOCUS CALL TO ENTRY 2025
Each person may enter up to 6 images, no more than 3 in any one category, and the work must be hand delivered and picked up on the designated check in and out dates at Jamestown Community Hall. Sorry, no shipping options available. Entries are to be submitted electronically for the jurying process via the web-based competition management system, Smarter Entry. Only photos that are accepted for display through the jurying process will need to be framed and delivered for exhibition. Judges There will be three judges. You can learn about them on the website. https://www.infocus-tcaa.org/judges-2025.html
Rules •Accepted art must be the same as submitted online. • Works that have been selected for the show must be hand delivered to Jamestown Community Hall during the check-in and check-out periods. Accommodations may be made in advance. We are unable to accept works that are shipped. •Show administrators reserve the right to reject a photograph when delivered to the show site if the photograph fails to comply with framing rules or varies significantly from the electronic version of the photo. •The minimum image size is 8” x 8” (not the frame, the image) •The maximum width of the framed photo is 34”, measured on the outside edge of the frame. •The maximum overall framed size is 60 inches, which is determined by adding the outside-framed height, plus the outside framed width together. For example: A 16"x20" print in a frame might measure 19"x23" when measured from outside edge to outside edge. Add 19"+23" to determine the overall framed size which, in this example, is 42". •Photos may not weigh more than 12 lbs. We do have a scale. •Photos must have picture-hanging wire firmly attached across the back. Wires must be taught and placed between 1/3 and 1/4 the height of the frame measured from the top of the frame. Sharp wire ends must be taped. Canvas, metal and glass prints need wires or acceptable hanging systems (see photos below). Saw tooth, Styrofoam or alligator hanging systems are not acceptable. •Accepted works must be submitted in framed or finished condition. Plastic or “fast” frames are not acceptable. Canvas wraps, metal or glass prints are not required to be placed in frames. •If your name is on the image, it will be covered during the judging process. •Accepted works must remain in the exhibit through the show closing date. •Artists are encouraged to furnish an Artist’s Statement or Biography for our Artist’s Statement Binder. •Works that have been hung in the show must be picked up on Sunday, April 27 between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Bring your receipt to claim your photos. You may send someone in your place with your receipt. •If your Photos are not picked up during these hours we will attempt to make arrangements. Any photos not picked up within 14 days will be considered a gift to TCA and may be used at their discretion. TCA does not accept responsibility for any damages that might occur in transporting. •Every precaution will be taken to protect the artwork. However, InFocus and Tuolumne County Arts (TCA) will not be responsible for loss or damage to art entered in the show. |