The CURATOR'S CHOICE is a FREE weekly or monthly curated self-portrait showcase of photography and photo-based art featured on the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT! Images are displayed and published on a dedicated section of the blog as a permanent self-portrait series/collection. The aim of the CURATOR'S CHOICE is to highlight the creative talent of fine art self-portrait photo art and artists.


PROMOTION

The CURATOR'S CHOICE will be promoted to our online audience on the Self Portraits On Fire Instagram Page as an Instagram Reel!

The CURATOR'S CHOICE will be displayed on the Home Page of the gallery website!

Your submitted images may also be considered for future online opportunities with the gallery, such as curated Instagram features, the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT, and Online Exhibitions!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Put CURATOR'S CHOICE in the subject field of your email.

Submit low resolution JPEGs at 72 dpi and at 2 mb or less of your favorite self-portrait images (submit 1-10 images for us to choose from).

Specify how you would like your name to appear online (full name or pseudonym).

Provide your website link (if you have one) and your Instagram handle.

If applicable, include any information related to your images: specify the title, date, size (in centimeters or inches), and photographic style/medium.

DISCLAIMERS:

*Only self-portrait photographic art/photo-based art submissions will be accepted.

*All photographic artists must be at least 18 years of age or older to apply.

*We take safeguards to protect our community. Although we love all styles of self-portraiture, we do not accept or allow self-portrait submissions (i.e. images and written statements) that contain inappropriate/sensitive topics, such as sex, violence, or discrimination. Tasteful nudity is acceptable.

*The curator may discover and select self-portrait images by photographers and photo-based artists from Instagram and from our Instagram hashtag: #selfportraits_on_fire

*We will always ask permission from the photographic artists whose works we are interested in (i.e. request a submission) before posting images and sharing any artist details online.

*We are open to displaying videos within the CURATOR'S CHOICE section of the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT. Videos can show your studio or behind the scenes process, or be an actual self-portrait video art piece. You would need to send us a YouTube or Vimeo URL/Embed link, so that we can embed your video in the CURATOR'S CHOICE.

*ALL online submissions (whether through Instagram or email) will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and ALL photo-based mediums and styles are welcome!

*Please note that although all entries are accepted, it is at the curator's discretion to refuse entries if they do not follow the outlined submission guidelines and disclaimers.

*Please check out the FAQs page for more information.

NOTIFICATION:

Accepted artists will be notified by email or Instagram as soon as we receive your submission.

*Due to the increasing number of submissions the gallery receives, the CURATOR'S CHOICE will be published on a weekly or monthly basis.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or need any accommodations, please reach out to the gallery via email: selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com or via Direct Message on Instagram: @selfportraits_on_fire

The ARTIST SPOTLIGHT is an ongoing International Open Call for photographers and photo-based artists who capture/create self-portraiture. ALL online submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and ALL photo-based mediums and styles are welcome!

The online ARTIST SPOTLIGHT is a curated feature and published article about you and your photographic art.

The aim of the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT is to create an additional online space for self-portrait photo-based art to be seen and supported by our online audience and community.

PROMOTION

All ARTIST SPOTLIGHT posts will be promoted on the Self Portraits On Fire Instagram Page!

All artists will be displayed on the Home Page of the gallery website!

Your ARTIST SPOTLIGHT feature will be marketed via an email newsletter, which will be sent out to you and our online audience!

Your submitted images may also be considered for future online opportunities with the gallery, such as curated Instagram features, the CURATOR'S CHOICE section of the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT, and Online Exhibitions!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Put ARTIST SPOTLIGHT in the subject field of your email.

Submit 5-20 low resolution self-portrait images in JPEG format. Image files should be 72 dpi and 2 mb or less (Images can be individual works or a series).

You are welcome to submit studio or behind the scenes images of your process/work.

If applicable, include any information related to your images: specify the title, date, size (in centimeters or inches), and photographic style/medium.

Specify how you would like your name to appear online (full name or pseudonym).

Provide your website link (if you have one) and your Instagram handle.

If applicable, include any relevant information about yourself (Ex. a brief artist statement or artist biography) and/or about your submitted images (Ex. your process, inspirations, influences, methodology, etc.) that we can incorporate into your ARTIST SPOTLIGHT feature.

SUBMISSION FEE:

Please make sure to pay the submission fee of $25 USD in advance or right after your submission. Submission fees are non-refundable. Payment must be made, otherwise, your submission will not be reviewed or accepted. *Payment is made through PayPal below this page ↓

DISCLAIMERS:

*Only self-portrait photographic art/photo-based art submissions will be accepted.

*All photographic artists must be at least 18 years of age or older to apply.

*All photographic artists must pay the submission fee in order for their entry to be reviewed and accepted.

*We take safeguards to protect our community. Although we love all styles of self-portraiture, we do not accept or allow self-portrait submissions (i.e. images and written statements) that contain inappropriate/sensitive topics, such as sex, violence, or discrimination. Tasteful nudity is acceptable.

*We are open to displaying videos within your ARTIST SPOTLIGHT. Videos can show your studio or behind the scenes process, or be an actual self-portrait video art piece. You would need to send us a YouTube or Vimeo URL/Embed link, so that we can embed your video in the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT.

*Please note that although all entries are accepted, it is at the curator's discretion to refuse entries if they do not follow the outlined submission guidelines and disclaimers.

*Please check out the FAQs page for more information.

NOTIFICATION:

We will notify you by email of your acceptance as soon as we receive your email submission.

*Depending on the number of submissions, ARTIST SPOTLIGHT posts will be published and promoted on a weekly basis.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or need any accommodations, please reach out to the gallery via email: selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com or via Direct Message on Instagram: @selfportraits_on_fire

Photographers and photo-based artists, who capture/create self-portraiture, are invited to submit a proposal of their work for inclusion in their own Online Self-Portrait Solo Exhibition presented by Self Portraits On Fire!

ALL online submissions (self-portrait styles within the photographic/lens-based medium) will be accepted!

There is no set theme. Please feel free to submit a cohesive body of work that pertains to a single series or a group of individual works.

PROMOTION

Your Online Solo Exhibition will be promoted on the Self Portraits On Fire Home Page and Instagram Page for the duration of your online exhibition!

Your Online Solo Exhibition will be promoted and published on the Self Portraits On Fire ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!

Selected works will be showcased on the gallery's permanent online collection -- The CURATOR'S CHOICE section of the ARTIST SPOTLIGHT!

Your Online Solo Exhibition will be marketed via an email newsletter, which will be sent out to you and our online audience!

In the event that your photo artwork sells, you retain 100% of the commission!

Your Online Solo Exhibition will be moved to the GALLERY ARCHIVES Page once the exhibition run date is complete!

All artists who submit a Solo Exhibition Proposal, will also be considered for future online opportunities with the gallery!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TO selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Put SOLO EXHIBITION in the subject field of your email.

Submit 10-20 (or more!) low resolution self-portrait images in JPEG format. Image files should be 72 dpi and 2 mb or less.

If applicable, include any information related to your images: specify the title, date, size (in centimeters or inches), and photographic style/medium.

Specify how you would like your name to appear online (full name or pseudonym).

Provide your website link and your Instagram handle for our online audience to contact and connect with you.

Specify if your work is for sale and list prices. Write NFS if not for sale.

Provide an artist biography and an artist statement about the body of work you are submitting for our online audience to gain additional insight about you and your work.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

We accept submissions on an ongoing basis or by invitation.

ONLINE EXHIBITION DATE:

To be determined between the artist and the curator.

Solo Exhibitions will be on view for one month. During that time, the curator will promote your Online Solo Exhibition.


SUBMISSION FEE:

Please make sure to pay the submission fee of $55 USD in advance or right after your submission. Submission fees are non-refundable. Payment must be made, otherwise, your submission will not be reviewed or accepted. *Payment is made through PayPal below this page ↓

DISCLAIMERS:

*Only self-portrait photographic art/photo-based art submissions will be accepted.

*All photographic artists must be at least 18 years of age or older to apply.

*All photographic artists must pay the submission fee in order for their entry to be reviewed and accepted.

*We take safeguards to protect our community. Although we love all styles of self-portraiture, we do not accept or allow self-portrait submissions (i.e. images and written statements) that contain inappropriate/sensitive topics, such as sex, violence, or discrimination. Tasteful nudity is acceptable.

*We are open to displaying videos within your Online Solo Exhibition. Videos can show your studio or behind the scenes process, or be an actual self-portrait video art piece. You would need to send us a YouTube or Vimeo URL/Embed link, so that we can embed your video in your Online Solo Exhibition.

*Please note that although all entries are accepted, it is at the curator's discretion to refuse entries if they do not follow the outlined submission guidelines and disclaimers.

*Please check out the FAQs Page for more information. Also, check out the GALLERY ARCHIVES and ONLINE EXHIBITIONS Page to view the types of photographic artworks we have exhibited.

NOTIFICATION:

We will notify you by email of your acceptance and correspond with you as soon as we review your email submission.

*Depending on the number of submissions, please allow up to one week or more for the curator to create and publish your Solo Exhibition.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or need any accommodations, please reach out to the gallery via email: selfportraitsonfire@gmail.com or via Direct Message on Instagram: @selfportraits_on_fire