Call for Submissions: Juried Photography Exhibition, Museum of Dufferin

The Museum of Dufferin located in Mulmur, ON

Call for Submissions
Juried Photography Exhibition – Museum of Dufferin

Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025, 4pm EST

Overview

The Museum of Dufferin invites photography submissions, representing the theme of “Life in the Country” for an upcoming exhibition in the Silo Gallery. This exhibition is open to residents of Canada.

Categories within the exhibition include:

• Photographs taken of/in Dufferin County
• Rural Landscapes
• Food (as related to farming, agriculture, farm-to-table ethos, etc.)
• People & Selfies
• Animals

*Your photograph must relate to the theme of “Life in the Country” and fall within at least one of the above categories.

The exhibition will feature 25-30 photographs. The Museum of Dufferin will print and frame all pieces, all associated fees are covered by the museum. All photographs must be submitted digitally at the resolution and size specified by the Museum of Dufferin, with no watermarks.

There is no entry fee for this exhibition.

Photographers at any skill or career level are encouraged to apply. We ask that students (under 18 years of age) have a parent/guardian sign a participation waiver.

All rights to the photographs remain with the photographer.

The MoD interior features historic buildings and rotating exhibitions with a focus on local history and culture.

Important Dates

Call for Submission Deadline: Friday, January 31, 2025, 4pm
Acceptance Notification: Friday, February 7, 2025
Photography Exhibition Opening and Award Presentation: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Exhibition Ends: Saturday, May 31, 2025

How to Enter

• Photographers must complete a submission form at www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall
• Photographers may submit up to 4 photographs for consideration.
• JPG images must be sized between 300 and 500 DPI and labeled as follows: Artist’s Last Name_Artwork Title_Today’s Date.jpg
  ◦ i.e. Robinson_ Pastoral Grace_December 10 2024
• Files/photographs must be sized to 12″ x 16″. This is to ensure the photograph is printed at the correct size and will fit in the frames we provide.
• Photographers may only submit original works they have the rights to.
• Photographers may only submit photographs of subjects/models who have signed a photo release. You may be asked to provide the subject/model photo release as a condition of entry.
• Photographers must complete the entry form and submit their photographs to the Dropbox link provided.
• All entries must be submitted in digital .jpg format.

The Juried Photography Exhibition will be featured in the Silo Gallery, a unique circular space with large, bright windows overlooking the countryside.

Jurying & Awards

The photographs will be juried by a panel of local artists and photographers with Museum of Dufferin staff acting as administrators.

Awards will be presented during the opening reception of the exhibition on Saturday, March 8, 2024:

• Best in Show Award – $350.00
• Juror’s Choice Award – $200.00
• Emerging Photographer Award – $125.00
• Youth Award – $75.00

You can find the full submission information, application and the exhibition terms and conditions here: www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall

Call for Submission Deadline: January 31, 2025, 4pm EST

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Sarah Robinson (Curator) – Available Tuesday to Saturday
srobinson@dufferinmuseum.com
519-941-1114 ex 4019

Museum of Dufferin
936029 Airport Road
Mulmur, ON L9V 0L3
www.dufferinmuseum.com
info@dufferinmuseum.com
519-941-1114

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Accessibility:
The Museum of Dufferin is fully accessible. For more information: Plan Your Visit – Museum of Dufferin (dufferinmuseum.com)