From Tragedy to Tranquility: Gandhi`s Legacy in a World Seeking Peace

Open Call for Group Exhibition "From Tragedy to Tranquility: Gandhi's Legacy in a World Seeking Peace"

ORGANIZER

Бартcелона pop up for Бартcелона pop up 147

CONTEST GUIDELINES

9 photographs will be selected for an exhibition that will take place at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade room 147, like part of  Бартcелона pop up 147, located in the city of Belgrade, Serbia, from 30^th January to the 1st of March 2024. 

All photographers, amateurs and professionals who are over 18, are eligible to participate to the contest.

RULES

Theme: Photos inspired by Gandhi’s legacy, peace and beauty

In honor of the 76th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's passing, we invite photographers worldwide to participate in a special open call that reflects on the life, teachings, and enduring impact of this iconic figure, images full of peace and beauty. In a world often in need of solace and inspiration, your lens has the power to evoke serenity, showcase the inherent beauty in everyday moments, and inspire a sense of peace. This year marks a solemn occasion to explore the juxtaposition of Gandhi's commitment to peace.

1.         Peaceful Moments: Share images that encapsulate tranquility, serenity, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether it's the soft glow of a sunset, the embrace of nature, or human connections radiating harmony, let your photographs be a testament to the peaceful aspects of life.

2.         Capturing Beauty: Embrace the aesthetic in the ordinary and extraordinary alike. Showcase the beauty found in diverse landscapes, cultures, faces, and expressions. Illuminate the world through your lens, revealing the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane.

3.         Inspirational Perspective: We encourage you to bring forth a fresh and unique perspective that sparks inspiration. Consider innovative compositions, unconventional subjects, or unexpected juxtapositions that convey a sense of wonder and contemplation.

4.         Technical Brilliance: While creativity takes the forefront, ensure your submissions exhibit technical excellence. High-quality images with clear focus, well-balanced composition, and thoughtful use of light will enhance the impact of your visual storytelling.

We look forward to seeing all your amazing entries!                                                                                                                                                          

Latest day to receive proposal is 15th January 2024 23,50h local time (Belgrade). Applications must to be send by email to dp.bartcelona@gmail.com. There is no application form.

​Selected Artists will be announced on 20^th January 2024

​All photographs chosen for the photography exhibition at Radisson Collection Hotel will be framed free of charge.

Only the selected 9 photographs selected will pay a fee of 40 Eur for printing cost. The payment has to be made through PayPal or Bank Transfer to EU account.

​The dimensions of the frames used are 70x50cm and 50x40cm

​All photographers will receive a list containing the names of the artists that have been chosen for the exhibition.

​All prints are kept at the Бартcелона archive after the end of the exhibition for a possible free of charge group exhibition in the future. All works sent for participating in the contest can be used by Бартcелона.

The high-resolution files as well as the prints for the exhibition will be destroyed two years after the end of the exhibition.

​In case there is interest expressed for any of the works, Бартcелона  will bring the collector and the artist in touch. Бартcелона will do the work delivery but the payment and possible negotiation will be done just by Artist & Buyer.

We do not take any commission from the artists’ sales.

ENTRY FEES

Free fee for participation

FILES PREPARATION

We only accept digital submissions. Each image file should be JPG Format, in High Resolution, to can be printed quickly, in case to be selected. Бартcелона pop up have the possibility to ask for film photography to ensure compliance with the rules.

​The file names should be as follows:

lastname-firstname1.jpg,…same way for the rest of the photographs… lastname-firstname2.jpg… etc.

In the email you have to include your: Name, Surname, Birth date, Nationality, Phone number, email address and social nets & web.

The selected 9 photographs selected will pay a fee of 40 Eur for printing cost. The payment has to be made through PayPal or Bank Transfer to EU account.

We will need short statement about your work and the sale price. Remember, the 100% of sale price is for the artist, except bank transfer expenses, in case there are.

RIGHTS

1. Artists grant Бартcелона the right to use their images to promote the exhibition, for display on Бартcелона webpage and for inclusion in an exhibit catalog.

2. The Artists declare that they are the owners of the Works that will be exhibited and they have their copyrights.

3. Any photograph used by Бартcелона will have a photographer’s credit.

4. The royalties of the Works are not bestowed to Бартcелона at any time. The copyright of the Works remains in the creators and in them alone.

5. The copyright of the Works during and after the exhibition remains with the Artist.

6. Бартcелона does not have the right to make use of or bestow the high definition files or the prints of the Works that will be used for the realization of the exhibition.

7. Бартcелона may use all entries submitted for marketing & promotional purposes across all media though there may not be any monetary compensation.

8. Бартcелона will not have any commercial profit from the Works that will be exhibited and it cannot exploit them at any time.

​I have read and agree to all the rules and regulations of this agreement.

Link to the open call:

https://davidpujado.wixsite.com/bartcelona/open-call