Be Brilliant

We invite you to submit your work to the 19th DongGang International Photo Festival, to be held this year from July 16th to September 19th, 2021 in Yeongwol, Korea.

This year's theme;

Be Brilliant!

One must try to overcome his or her fears without suppressing oneself in fear of one’s current limitations or of the uncertainty of the future. To avoid being consumed by the heavy burden of one’s dreams, one must devote one’s energy to actively affirming and nurturing one’s dreams. An act of creating a work that can represent one’s persona is often carried out as stealthily and deliberately as in plotting a conspiracy.

Individuals and collectives are welcome to apply; individuals should select and submit between 8-12 photographs from a particular series or body of work. ‘Artist of the year’ (individual artist or 1 team of winner) and 10 to 20 artists will benefit from:

A-year-long exhibition that exposures at the DIPF Festival - inclusion in art magazine, any related press (long term festival representation and promotion on official website, publications, catalog that being seen by a substantial number of visual arts professionals and the media) where the works viewed by an international panel of influential experts in the field of photography

*'Artist of the year' - solo exhibition at DIPF (production-printing, framing or related presentation material will be provided) and eligible for travel and accommodation to attend the opening. Due to COVID 19, NO INVITATION IN 2021.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

1. GENERAL

Objectives DongGang International Photo Festival aims to feature a quality selection of photography projects from around the world. Festival’s open call is devoted to offering a platform and supporting photography, showcasing photography and related media from emerging and established artists.

Venue_The selected photographs will be presented to DongGang International Photo Festival in DongGang in main exhibition space, outdoor space and screening at the opening ceremony.

Dates_The Main Program of 19th DongGang International Photo Festival 2021 will be held from July 16th to Sept. 19th, 2020

Eligibility_Submission to DongGang International Photo Festival 2021 is open to artist from all around the world.

Entry Deadline_Submissions must be made before 15th, May, 2021, 00.00 hrs. There is no entry fee for submissions.

2.HOW TO SUBMIT

<Submissions must Include below>

Photography works : 8 – 12 images, 4000 pixel (on the longside), jpeg file or tiff file

Name (full name)

Mobile/Phone Number

Email Address

Postal Address

A concise one-page CV or a short biography

Artist’s Statement (a short write up about the body of work)

<How to Enter>

Email : opencall@dgphotofestival.com or www.wetransfer.com

Any incomplete submissions will be rejected.

*Receipt Confirmation_Upon receipt, an email confirmation will be sent to the email specified in the submission.

3. SELECTED WORKS

Selection_All submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the curatorial team of the Festival.

Status Notification_All selected artists will be notified by email of their submission status by 31st, May 2021 at the latest.

Exhibition_DongGang International Photo Festival will collect the digital files from selected artists and all production will be provided for the exhibitions.

Publicity_The selected projects will be presented on the Festival’s website and be part of the Festival’s promotional campaign in print and online media, increase awareness of the selected works in the photography community.

*Schedule is subject to change with prior notice.