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InstantDC Open Call – Counting Down

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the conversation by Greg Schmigel
the conversation by Greg Schmigel

With under four weeks left before the deadline for our InstantDC 2014 Open Call, we thought we’d feature selected images from previous InstantDC contests and shows to give you a feel for what appeals to us. That’s not to say we’re looking for this photograph again, but rather that it’s something you might draw inspiration from.

One winner of a 2011 InstantDC contest, this particular image by Greg Schmigel stands out as a classic documentary photo, telling a story without giving it all away, letting the viewer’s imagination do the rest.

September 1 will be upon us before you know it. When you’re ready, submit your images right here.

Michael Andrade’s “In My Eyes” at The Coupe

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Katie Alice Greer of Priests, by Michael Andrade
Katie Alice Greer of Priests, by Michael Andrade

Last Thursday night photographer Michael Andrade opened his photography show In My Eyes at The Coupe in Columbia Heights. We’re familiar with Andrade’s intense concert images, as he was part of the Instant DC collective which joined our team at Exposed a few weeks ago. He’s been following and photographing bands from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

You can enjoy his work, along with paintings inspired by Andrade’s work by street artist Rose Jaffe, in the coffee shop and bar section of the venue through September 1. We asked Andrade a few questions about his photography:

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Open Call for InstantDC’s 2014 Show

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Photo by DoctorJ.Bass
Photo by DoctorJ.Bass

UPDATE: We’ve announced the winners!

Starting right out of the gates after joining Exposed DC, Instant DC is launching an open call for photography by D.C.-area photographers starting now through September 1, 2014.

We are partnering with the Washington School of Photography, which is graciously hosting a free opening night celebration October 3, and showcasing the exhibition for an entire month. More details about the opening night soon.

Highlights and rules for submitting:

1. Exposed DC, Instant DC, and the Washington School of Photography will print, frame, and hang your image(s) should they be selected, so all you have to do is pay the submission fee of $25 for up to 4 images. You may submit an unlimited number of batches at 4 for $25.

2. Selections will be chosen by a panel of judges including photography professor E. Brady Robinson and photojournalist Keith Lane. All judging is blind, winners will be notified after the judging process is over, in early September 2014.

3. Submit your best photographs. While you need to be a resident of the Washington D.C. metro area, there is no category delimiter, geographic requirement, or theme for this call, each piece will be judged on its own artistic merit, as with past Exposed DC shows.

4. Images must be at least 1024 pixels on the shortest side. Your image may be disqualified if you cannot provide a high enough resolution image for printing and framing.

5. All framed works will be on sale for $250 at the exhibition, this will be a great opportunity to support local photographers and take home a unique one-of-a-kind piece of art. The Washington School of Photography and Exposed DC will share 40% commission on sales.

6. Prizes will go to the first, second, and third place winners, with five honorable mentions. Prizes may be both sponsored gifts as well as monetary up to $500 in value.

So what are you waiting for? Good luck!
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In Frame: November 21, 2013

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Dudes and Nice Breeze | Red Onion Records | 11/16/13 by Michael Andrade
Dudes and Nice Breeze | Red Onion Records | 11/16/13 by Michael Andrade

The great thing about in-store shows is that the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the band. Michael Andrade shot this intriguing interaction between musician and fans at Red Onion Records in Adams Morgan. On good old film, to boot.