Digital Image Rules

You can either upload your images online, or mail us physical slides.

Photographing Your Work

• It is essential that the images of your artwork are of the highest professional quality. Use a professional photographer if possible. The image you provide will be used for an 8.5" x 11" full-color printed catalog.
• Cameras should be single lens reflex, with a good quality lens to prevent distortion of the image (barreling, pincushion or key-stoning). Digital camera should be 6 megapixel or better.
• Each entry should be represented by clearly focused, well-lit images on a neutral background that accurately reflect the work submitted. Color must represent the piece accurately.
• Proper lighting is essential. Do not use a camera flash. It will cause a “hot spot” on the work.

Digital Image Submission

• Maximum file size: 6 MB.
• High resolution jpeg preferred.
• Please burn larger files to CD, complete the submission form and mail.
• Original digital photography should be taken at high resolution jpg or tif format. Your image should be approximately 3000 pixels wide.
• Do not use interpolation (software to change the size of a digital image into a larger size.)
• Do not use photo editing software (i.e., Photoshop) to edit, outline, manipulate, or alter the image in any way. Proper setting of camera options should ensure accurate color representation.
• Use “baseline standard” when saving jpg files.
• Do not use file compression when saving files.

Slide Submission

• Provide two standard 2" x 2", 35mm color slides for each piece:
  • Slide 1 — full image
  • Slide 2 — detail/close-up
• Use only standard plastic or cardboard mounts.
• Thick plastic or glass mounts are not acceptable and will be returned to the artist before jury viewing.
• Label the front of each slide with the following information:
  • Artist Name
  • Title of Work
  • Size of work in inches
  • Arrow to indicate top
• If sending a CD, do not use paper labels of any kind. Write your name on the CD using a Sharpie or approved marker for labeling CDs.

Submission Address

Mail completed form and required materials to:

Notification

Notification of the jurors’ decision will be sent by e-mail or US mail. All CDs and slides (accepted and declined work) will become the property of Fi2010 and not returned to the artist.