College Call ends 15 February 2025

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Deadline: 5 November 2022. College Students (of any age) attending a college or university are invited to submit up to 10 images, photography or photo based art in the SE Center College Call. The Call is open theme – all subjects, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work.

Our juror is Polly Gaillard is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the arts and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Polly’s academic career includes over a decade of teaching photography and art courses at several universities, including Furman University, Anderson University, Greenville Technical College, the University of Georgia, the University of New Orleans, and Delta State University. Her teaching portfolio is distinguished by her involvement in study-abroad programs in Prague and Italy, enhancing the international exposure of her students.

As a fine art photographer, Polly has actively participated in national portfolio reviews, authored an artist book, and exhibited her work extensively in both solo and group shows across the United States. Her deep engagement with the art community extends to her roles as a juror for various exhibitions and a writer who prolifically covers photography and its practitioners, exploring the creative process and the vulnerability involved in exposing artwork in a competitive field.

In 2023, Polly embraced the role of Program Director at Photolucida, where she manages the prestigious Critical Mass international photography competition. This role involves developing marketing strategies, securing sponsorships and partnerships, curating social media content, and communicating with a wide network of artists, judges, and board members. She has successfully organized and managed the competition’s marketing budget, approached donors, and planned fundraising events.

Prizes:

50 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.

Photo Contest Website: https://www.sec4p.com/