Katzman Contemporary Projects presents New Topographics: Contemporary Landscapes, a photographic exhibit of the evolving relationship between humanity and its environment through the camera lens.
Photographers are invited to submit work that explores contemporary landscapes and built environments with a focus on the intersection between human development and the natural world. For this exhibition, we're seeking photographs that capture the essence of this approach while also reflecting the current state of our surroundings. Katzman Contemporary Projects is interested in images that highlight elements such as urban
sprawl, industrial sites, suburban developments, and other aspects of human-altered landscapes.
In the spirit of the groundbreaking photography exhibit “New Topographics: Photographs of a Man-altered Landscape,” from 1975, Katzman Contemporary Projects’ “New Topographics: Contemporary Landscapes” will be shown in person with the selected photographs on the wall.
Submission Guidelines: (click here for PDF)
Eligibility: This open call for photographers ages 18 and older. Photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.
Submitted image(s) specifications: Photographs rendered by both analog and digital processes welcome. All entrants, by virtue of their submission, are attesting that the images submitted are their own work and there has been no copyright infringement of any artist, living or deceased. All submissions must be original and completed by the artist’s hand. No images rendered or enhanced by Artificial Intelligence may be submitted.
There is a $10 submission fee which includes a maximum of 10 images. Payment can be made via Venmo @KCP_Gallery or PayPal @kcpsubmissions. The $10 fee will be waived if the artist reposts the New Topographics Open Call graphic on Instagram and then tags @Katzman_Contemporary.
File dimensions of 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side with 150dpi or 300dpi. File size of each image 3MB or less. Maximum email size accepted is 30MB. File Format PNG, JPEG or JPG only. Each file name should be your last name and a number (For example- Katzman1) With your submission please include a document with a numbered list corresponding to the image with the image title, year of photo, and the dimensions of the print. You may also include the photographic process you used, the type of film, or camera, etc.
Delivery of Photographs (3 options):
You can deliver your photographs to us in person at our gallery in Dover, NH. You can send them via USPS, UPS or Fedex. If your photograph(s) does/do not sell and you would like it/them returned to you, you must include a prepaid mailing label. You can send your digital file(s) to Photosmith in Dover, NH for printing and we will pick them for installation. Photosmith can print photographs up to 24’’x 72’’. Katzman Contemporary Projects has no financial interest or stake in recommending Photosmith. (https://photosmithimaging.com/)
Hanging Preparations: The photographs do not need to be framed. We will hang them with magnets or clips. If you are planning to frame your photograph(s) please consider using a simple, single color frame.
Send submissions to: submissions@katzmancontemporaryprojects.com
Terms & Conditions
Publicity: Katzman Contemporary Projects may share images with the local/regional media. We will be featuring individual photographers and their work on Instagram and will use images of the art provided by artists and work installed in the gallery. We will use your images for promotion of this show and for no other reason.
Insurance: Pieces are fully insured and loss is calculated based on previous sales. We have 24/7 video of the gallery that is recorded.
Commission: 20% commission. If a discount is applied to the art piece it will be calculated on the new price. Discounts for art work are only given with the artists consent.
Payment: Artist will be paid within 30 days of the show ending by check or Venmo.
Catalog: We will publish a catalog of the show and every participating artist will receive acopy. Additional copies will be available for sale.
Unsold Work: We will return all unsold work to the photographer at the photographer’s expense. Alternatively we can keep any unsold photographs in our flat file and continue to offer them for sale with a 20% commission for a mutually agreed upon time.
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: Friday, June 14
Notification of Acceptance: No later than Friday, June 22.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 19, 6-9pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, September 19
Drop off dates and times:
In person drop off:
Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday, July 1 & Tuesday, July 2 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Monday July 8 through Thursday, July 11 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Other times/days from June 22 through July 12 may be available by appointment
Deadline to send digital files to Photosmith for printing: Friday, June 28.
Mailed work must be received by July 12.