JUROR – TIFFANY JONES

The Exposure 2023 Emerging Photographers Showcase Juror is Tiffany Jones. Raised in Canada, Tiffany studied photojournalism in college and later founded the Overlapse imprint in London, UK while researching for her MA in Publishing. Her thesis topic investigated dynamics of the photobooks market (Oxford Brookes University, 2016). Overlapse has since published several internationally recognized and engaging books including Beyond Drifting: Imperfectly Known Animals by Mandy Barker (UK) and The Disappearance of Joseph Plummer by Amani Willett (USA). In collaboration with photographers, artists and storytellers based around the world, Tiffany works with subjects that address social, cultural, and environmental issues – topics connected with human behaviour and experience.

With over 30 years dedicated to arts publishing and photographic storytelling, Tiffany is an editor, designer, researcher and educator. From 2009-14, she edited fLIP magazine for London Independent Photography, a grassroots association of which she is an honorary lifetime member. She has been a juror for the 2020 Breadfield Photobook Dummy Award (Sweden), Photolucida Critical Mass competition (USA), the Fiebre Photobook Dummy Award (Spain), and International Street Photography Awards.

SUBMISSION FEE

The submission fee for ten images is $35 CAD - a portfolio of ten images is highly recommended. Additional images may be submitted for $5 each, and photographers/artists may submit up to fifteen images total.

How to submit you work

Please review ‘SUBMITTING YOUR WORK’ and ‘SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSIONS’ in the sections below. These sections offer information on the application process as well as details on the exhibition and timeline. After you have reviewed these sections, please submit your work to the Exposure 2023 Emerging Photographers Showcase HERE.

deadline

The deadline for submissions is September 1, 2022 at 6pm MDT. This deadline will not be extended and applications that are submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.

All those who submit their work will:

• Have the opportunity to be featured on the Exposure Photography Festival curated Instagram account reaching audiences worldwide! 

• Exposure will be sharing examples of strong submissions throughout the duration of the open call. To enhance your chance of being featured on our platform, please make sure you submit your work early.

• Gain visibility with the juror and Exposure team.

Those who have been selected by the Juror will:

• Exhibit their work in the Exposure 2023 Emerging Photographers Showcase exhibition. 

• Be invited to become involved with the exhibition’s related programming - such as online events, artist talks, exhibition tours, group critiques and more!

• Be invited to show selected work in a public exhibition presented on Pattison Outdoor digital billboards located in the City of Calgary.

• Have their name and website link featured on the Exposure website as an artist profile, reaching audiences worldwide. 

• Have the opportunity to win one of the Exposure Awards, as listed below.

• $161 Artist Fee (in line with CARFAC recommended Fee Schedule) 

• $150 Production Expense Allocation with Exposure 2023 Print Partner, ABL Imaging Group, to cover/support costs of printing work for the exhibition. (For more details on the Production Expense Allocation see ‘Exhibition Details’ below.)

• Have their work promoted in the Exposure 2023 official press release pack. Previous press has included British Journal of Photography, AnOther Magazine, Phmuseum, Avenue Magazine, NEXT Magazine, MUSÉE Vanguard of Photography Culture and more!

TESTIMONIALS BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

“Exposure's respect for photography and those artists resonates throughout the city.  The programming is exceptional and inspiring. If you are a supporter of photography and the arts, mark this festival on your to-do list and make your way to Calgary.” 
Dave Shelley, Co-Founder of Photoville

“Taking place in and around its home of Calgary, the 2021 edition promises to deliver the best in emerging and established photography talent from Canada and around the world.”
Daniel Milroy-Maher, British Journal of Photography

“Visiting Exposure Festival for the first time in 2020 I was impressed by their multifaceted approach to photography and diverse programme. Observing the amount of care and passion that goes into their festival made me sure I was in good hands.”
Amelie Schüle, Curator and head of public practice at FOAM, previously Curator of UNSEEN

COMMENTS BY EXHIBITING ARTISTS

“Loved being part of this (Exposure 2021)! I’ve never been so supported by a festival!”
Rachael McArthur

“I have been so honoured to be part of Exposure 2021 - loved the billboard-exhibition! I really appreciated the personal care you invested in each artist. I felt very welcomed.”
Mirja Maria Thiel

“Best exhibition experience I have had. Just a really well-run event that I wish every experience I have would duplicate.” 
Exposure 2022 Exhibiting Artist (anonymous Artist Feedback)

“The space was awesome and the show looked incredible. Honestly feel very honoured to be in that show. Thank you.” 
Exposure 2022 Exhibiting Artist (anonymous Artist Feedback)

EXPOSURE 2023 EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The recipient of this prestigious award is given the opportunity to present a solo show at the following year’s Exposure Photography Festival. The award provides the emerging artist with a platform to show their work while furthering their professional practice and building their career within photography. Exposure mentors and supports the artist in developing their vision in the best possible way.

SHUTTER HUB EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD

The recipient will be awarded a Shutter Hub Membership, 1-to-1 mentorship session with Director Karen Harvey, and a feature on the Shutter Hub website. Shutter Hub is a photography organisation providing opportunities, support and networking for creative photographers worldwide. A Shutter Hub Membership provides photographers with exhibition, portfolio review, publicity and commissioning opportunities, awards, mentorships and continued support.

GRAIN (UK) Emerging Photographer Award

The award winner will be selected by UK based photography organisation GRAIN Projects and will receive an online portfolio review with support and advice on how to develop their professional practice. GRAIN delivers activities in collaboration with national and international partners to support artists, commission new work, produce exhibitions, publications and events and engage with audiences and participants. 

The Magenta Foundation Emerging Photographer Award

The recipient will be invited to share their work and practice on the @MagentaFoundation Instagram for a week-long take-over reaching audiences worldwide. The Magenta Foundation is an international non-profit supporting photographers and artists based in Toronto, Canada. Director MaryAnn Camilleri will be selecting one exhibiting photographer for this award.

EXPOSURE 2023 EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER merit award

The recipient will be awarded a free portfolio review day and the opportunity to take over the Exposure Instagram as a week-long online residency.

TREX SOUTHWEST EMERGING PHOTOGRAPHER AWARD

The recipient will be awarded either the TREX Southwest Exhibition Contract or Mentorship Package depending on the completeness of their body of work and if it fits with TREX Southwest’s programming outcomes.

The TREX SW Travelling Exhibition Contract will provide:

• A two-year travelling exhibition which will be presented in at least 20 venues across Alberta. All printing and framing costs covered by TREX. The contract includes an artist fee for both years of tour that aligns with the CARFAC minimum fee schedule.

• Facilitation of (paid) artist talks or workshops with K-12 audiences.

• Inclusion in a digital and printed exhibition catalogue.

• Inclusion on TREX SW social media channels.

The TREX SW Mentorship Package will provide:

• A professional portfolio and artist statement review.

• Inclusion on TREX SW social media channels.

The TREX program, funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, strives to ensure every Albertan is provided with an opportunity to enjoy fully developed exhibitions in schools, libraries, healthcare centres, and smaller rural institutions and galleries throughout the province.

BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR WORK

• Please read ‘The Fine Print’ and review the sections titled ‘ELIGIBILITY’ and ‘SUCCESSFUL SUBMISSIONS’ to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the call for submissions. 

• Select a series of photographs that best represents your practice and prepare a written statement about your work. Your submitted pieces should show a thematically connected photographic series. We strongly recommend that you submit one project-based body of work per submission. You may enter more than one body of work, however, if you choose to do so, you must separately pay the submission fee for each series you submit.

• Images can be shot in any format, using any camera, on film or digital. We welcome diverse submissions from photographers and visual artists who incorporate, celebrate or challenge the photographic medium within their practice, including photo collage and experimental photography. If you are unsure if your work is eligible for this open call please email Exposure’s Coordinator, Bethany Kane, at Beth@ExposurePhotoFest.com.

ELIGIBILITY 

• To qualify for the Emerging Photographers Showcase you must reside in Alberta.

• Emerging Artists are defined as those, of any age, who are in the early years of their professional career.

• Exposure is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage submissions from members of underrepresented groups, and we welcome submissions from gender and sexually diverse individuals, racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities.

• Exposure is committed to supporting individuals who face barriers in applying for this or other Exposure opportunities.  If you require assistance, please email Exposure’s Coordinator Beth Kane via Beth@exposurephotofest.com.

PREVIOUS EXHIBITING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS

To see previous selected submissions visit the 2022 Online Emerging Photographers Showcase Exhibition

Exhibition details

• Prints can be displayed in a variety of ways including mounted, pinned, hung with magnets, or framed. Within your submission details please tell us how you prefer your work to be displayed and its preferred size.

• Typically one work from an Artist’s submissions is selected for exhibition. 

• Selected Artists will receive a $150 Production Expense Allocation with Exposure 2023 Print Partner, ABL Imaging Group based in Calgary. Please note that as part of our partnership ABL offers our artists a 40% reduction on production costs associated with the exhibition. To see what is achievable within this budget please see the following Emerging Photographers Showcase: Production Estimates. With this discount, the Production Expense Allocation covers a range of options. Exposure does not expect artists to spend more than $150 on their production, however if artists wish to do so, the additional cost will be at the artist’s own expense. If artists do not wish to print with ABL, the cost of printing images will be entirely assumed by the artist.

covid 19

Please note that if COVID-19 affects the 2023 festival the Emerging Photographers Showcase exhibition will be presented during the festival month of February both online and in the public via the Exposure website and digital billboards presented in the City of Calgary.

TIMELINE

Call for Submissions goes live: June, 2022
Open Call Deadline: September 1, 2022
Notification of Results: End of September, 2022
Meeting with Exposure Coordinator: October, 2022
Print Deadline: December 1, 2022
Exhibition Installation: January, 2023
Exhibition Opens: February, 2023