THIS YEAR'S THEME
Character of the Cross: People and Place / Past and Present

PRIZES
$1000 for the best new/recent original photograph of the theme
$500 for the best old/historic photograph of the theme

• Exhibition dates: October 5-23, 2011
• Opening: Wednesday 5 October, 6.30-9pm. ALL WELCOME.
• Venue: Mercure Sydney Potts Point, Level 2 (Enter from Victoria Street above Kings Cross Station)
• Entries Due: Friday September 23, 6pm by email
• Entry Fee: $30.00

The Kings Cross Photography Prize is an exciting project run by the Kings Cross Arts Guild. This is its second year of exhibition. Last year’s Competition was titled Images of the Cross. The Guild has a history of supporting artists in particular local artists.

This year photographer/curator Sandy Edwards of ARTHERE is Guest Curator.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 6pm Friday, September 23, 2011.
Submissions must be made by email to Curator, Sandy Edwards ( sandy@arthere.com.au )

See below for technical requirements and Full Step-by-Step Submission Instructions.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Entries must match requirements of the brief as follows:

What is the essence of Kings Cross as a suburb and as a famous and infamous Sydney location? What reflects its history? What is the mix of people and cultures? We are looking for portraits of significant Kings Cross residents and identities including down to earth locals who contribute by making it a special place. We also seek images of landmarks, unique places and elements associated with Kings Cross and which contribute to its complex character.

There are two categories of entries:
(1) New/Recent photographs on this year's theme; and
(2) Old/Historic photographs from within your family collection on this year's theme.

YOU MAY SUBMIT TWO IMAGES.

FEE: $30.00 (for one or two images). Please deposit $30 into the following bank account. Name your deposit ‘KX Photo Prize’ and include your name.

Bank: St George Bank
BSB: 112 879
Account No: 127547724
Account Name: Sandra Edwards

WORDS
You are required to write 100 words about the subject of each photograph that you submit. These words will establish the significance of your choice of subject and may be included in the exhibition and as publicity.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Submit by email a good quality JPEG of each image at 72dpi in size. The size of the image should be 2400 on the longest side. The resolution should ensure that your image will print to approx. A1 size of 70 x 48cm. If you need any assistance with quality please contact Sandy Edwards on sandy@arthere.com.au.

Email the JPEGs to Curator Sandy Edwards at sandy@arthere.com.au. Include your name and phone number in the email. Add your name at the beginning of the filename. You will receive a receipt of the entry to confirm its arrival.

Please follow the Full Step-by-Step Submission Instructions (given further down this page).

JUDGING
Judges will be drawn from the following:

• William Yang, Sydney Photographer
• Robert Mcfarlane, Photography Critic
• Mandy Sayer, Kings Cross Writer and Identity
• Don Walker, Songwriter extraordinaire and Elizabeth Bay Resident
• Simon Walkom, City of Sydney
• Ros Sharp, Photographer and Kings Cross Resident
• Sandy Edwards, Curator of this Competition. Creative Producer ARTHERE

SELECTION

Images will be selected for inclusion in the exhibition on the following criteria.
• How well they illustrate the theme
• Strong images
• Excellent technical quality which will assure excellent print quality

REQUIREMENTS FOR PRINTING

Once selected for exhibition we will arrange to print your image at approx. A1 with a 5 – 10cm white border for pinning it to the wall. Works will be printed by Digital Print and Copy Service at COFA. The cost to you will be $45 for each selected image. This will ensure a fabulous looking exhibition that is printed to sit together and be seen as a whole. If you want to print your own work please contact Sandy Edwards to find out the preferred paper stock.

DELIVERY OF PRINTS

Please deliver by 5pm October 3, 2011 to the Mercure Sydney Potts Point Reception desk. Please clearly mark the package Kings Cross Photography Competition and Prize Selected work.

EXHIBITION VENUE

Mercure Sydney Potts Point Hotel (Victoria Street above Kings Cross station), Level 2 Reception area and in the Restaurant and hallways.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRIZE

Will take place at the opening on Wednesday October 5 at 7.30pm. The Opening times are 6.30 to 9pm. Please join us for a drink.

STORY TELLING EVENT

On Sunday October 16 at 3pm-5pm there will be a storytelling event on the deck at the Mercure Sydney Potts Point, Level 2. Compered by Mandy Sayer and Louis Nowra, this is an opportunity to hear the stories behind the photographs, being told by either the subjects of the photographs or the photographers, or interested and informed others.


FULL STEP-BY-STEP SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
(How to Submit your Entry in the Kings Cross Photography Prize 2011):

Email your submission to sandy@arthere.com.au

Your submission must include:

(1)... Information about You and your Image(s):

• NAME:
• PHONE NUMBER:
• EMAIL:
• TITLE OF IMAGE(S):
• WORDS ABOUT YOUR IMAGE(S) (No more than 100 words per image submitted):

(2)... Evidence of your Bank Transfer Payment:

Information showing that you have made a bank transfer of $30.00 to
Bank: St George Bank
BSB: 112 879
Account No: 127547724
Account Name: Sandra Edwards

If you made your bank transfer online, please give us the date that you did that.
EXAMPLE:
16 September 2011

If you made a bank transfer by going in person to a bank, please give us the bank and branch name and the date that you made the bank transfer.
EXAMPLE:
ANZ Bank, Bondi Junction, 16 September 2011

(3)... Your JPEG(s) attached to your email.

Each JPEG filename must contain the following information:
(a) Your name; (b) the prize name (Kings Cross Photography Prize); (c) image entry number (1 or 2)
EXAMPLE:
jane-doe-kings-cross-photography-prize-1.jpg
jane-doe-kings-cross-photography-prize-2.jpg


THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!



Image credit: "Shooting the shooter" by Michael Gormly, equal 2nd place, landscape division, Images of the Cross 2009.