It’s almost the end of the year. Time to make resolutions and take stock of the year that was. For photographers, this time of introspection can be really beneficial. Looking back at some of the images you’ve crafted over the year can really give insight into new directions you might want to take in 2019, new things you might want to try, and, of course, new opportunities for you. That’s where “Opportunity Weekend” can help. Every week Carol’s Little World prepares a host of active opportunities for photographers and artists. All you have to do is check the list, follow the links, apply, and watch your artistic work take off like a shooting star. We have exciting plans for 2019 so watch this space for additional themes but, for now, here are the opportunities for this weekend. These are probably the last opportunities of 2018, so jump on them before they are gone like the year itself:
- National Geographic is looking for your best shot of 2018. As part of their Your Shot community, they have an assignment running which will feature the best shots of 2018. Details at their link: https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/assignments-stories/
- The Moscow International Foto Awards are open for submissions: https://www.moscowfotoawards.com/
- NY Center for Photographic Art has a call for entries exploring the theme “Primary Colors.” Details at their link: https://www.nyc4pa.com/humans-2018
- Manifest Gallery has an all media call for “Packaged” a themed call for works made using (or about) packaging materials. You can find details and submit your work here: http://www.manifestgallery.org/packaged/
- The Twitter Art Exhibit is open for submissions. You must register your work before sending in your postcard. This is an all media show to benefit charity. Entry details at their link: http://twitterartexhibit.org/call-for-artists/
- PH21 Gallery has a call for “Urban.” This is for photographers and you can submit your work here: http://www.ph21gallery.com/cfe-urban19
- 127 Film Photography day is celebrating January 27th with a publication consisting of images shot on 127 film. If you shoot a quirky old camera or bulk load to this size, you can find more details and submit your work here: http://127film.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_18.html
- FotoFilmic has a call for entries for their upcoming “MESH.” You can find additional details here: https://fotofilmic.com/mesh/
- The Center for Fine Art Photography has a call for entries exploring the theme “The Life of Water.” You can read more and submit your work here: http://www.c4fap.org/exhibitions/life-of-water-with-juror-jennifer-shaw/
- LA Photo Curator has a call for entries for their upcoming “Solace” themed exhibition. You can find entry details at their link: http://www.laphotocurator.com/current-call-for-entry-solace-curator-jody-miller-deadline-to-enter-december-31-2018
- The Head On Photo Awards are open for submissions: https://www.headon.com.au/awards
- Urban Photographer of the Year is open for submissions: https://www.cbreupoty.com/en
- Filter Photo’s Context 2019 is open for submissions: http://filterphoto.org/call-for-entries-context-2019/
- LoosenArt’s “Environment Documenta” is open for entries. This is a free entry and is for photographers. You can find details at their link: https://www.loosenart.com/pages/calls
- Specto has a call for entries exploring the theme “Past Present Future.” This is for 2D type of artwork, including photography, and you can submit your work here: https://spectoartspace.com/past-present-future-prospectus
- PhotoPlace has a call for “A Color Moment.” Entry at their link: https://photoplacegallery.com/online-juried-shows/a-color-moment/
- Black Box has a call for Black and White photography: http://blackboxgallery.com/Juried%20Photo%20Shows%20and%20Competitions.html
- A Smith Gallery has a call for “she” and also a call for “art+science.” You can find both calls at their link: https://asmithgallery.com/calls-for-entry/
- Darkroom Gallery has a call for submissions exploring the theme “Wet.” Entry information at their link: http://www.darkroomgallery.com/ex106
- Life Framer has a call for entries exploring the theme “Night Life.” This is for photographers and you can submit your work here: https://www.life-framer.com/themes/
- Zeiss Photography Award is open for submissions. This is free to enter. This year the theme is “Seeing Beyond – The Unexpected” and you can submit your work here: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/909b96e2414058d2fa81cf4a4/files/57cc33f6-07ed-40ac-b5d0-2639db3cb012/ZEISS_Photography_Award_2019_launch_release_1_.pdf
- The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts has a call for entries for their upcoming juried show: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=5615
- Gallery 25N has an all media call for “Blue 2019.” Entry details and submission information at the following link: http://art-competition.net/Contest_Information.cfm?CIP=Blue_2019
- Art Intersection has a call for work for their upcoming “Light Sensitive” exhibition. Submit your work at their link: https://artintersection.com/event/call-for-work-light-sensitive-2019/
That’s a bunch of opportunities to ring in the new year. Make the most of it and have a wonderful, art filled new year, y’all!
Until next time…
