Submission Deadline - August 31, 2008 (Midnight PST)

About the Theme - After Life

One of the many ways that humanity copes with the tragedy of death and mystery of the hereafter, is through its art. Whether celebrating the lives of ancestors, expressing grief, or postulating on the afterlife, many visual artists take on this daunting task with a variety of perspectives based on religion, culture and personal experiences. This exhibit will showcase the diverse perspectives portrayed by photographers and digital illustrators.

Watson Studio Gallery invites and encourages all photographers and digital artists working in all media, to participate in this exhibition.

Eligibility:
The exhibition is open to all domestic and international, professional and amateur, photographers working with digital or traditional photography, digital/photo illustration or combinations of these media.

Exhibition and Awards:
As a benefit of being selected for this exhibition, artists and their work will be seen by an audience of artists and collectors who appreciate photographic and digital art forms.

- Winning images will be exhibited and available for sale at Watson Studio Gallery in Johnson City, Texas from September 27 to November 22, 2008.

- Winners will also be prominently featured on the Watson Studio Gallery website and be included in news releases to various local and web publications.

- A public reception for the artists will take place on Saturday, September 27th to coincide with events at the Benini Sculpture Ranch and Kirchman Gallery in Johnson City.
Cash Awards:
- Juror’s Selection award: $300
- Director’s Choice award: $200
- Visitor’s Choice award: $100

Jurors:
George Krause, Photographer
Carol Watson, Director of Watson Studio Gallery

Entry Fees
- The entry fee for this exhibition is $10 USD per image or 3 images for $25.

- There is no limit to the number of images that may be submitted.

For further information, view the detailed prospectus here:

After registering and paying your entry fee, upload your images to the gallery dropbox here:
http://dropbox.yousendit.com/WatsonGallery