JRNL 9 SUMMER 2021 ISSUE OPEN CALL

NOW ACCEPTING ALL FILM-BASED AND ANALOGUE PROJECTS TO BE PUBLISHED BY RENOWNED BRITISH CURATOR MARIAMA ATTAH!

Mariama looks forward to showcasing a rich diversity of material and narrative approaches to the medium this summer!

JRNL 9 submissions are inclusive of all types of analogue methods relevant to today’s photographic practices. Scanned film/negatives post-edited in  Photoshop or other image editing software are also welcome. Each individual submission accepts 10 image files drawn from a maximum of two different series/projects. Photographers are allowed a maximum of two different submissions. All works submitted will be directly reviewed  by Mariama (no shortlisting), who will choose 12 photographers/artists to be curated together in her JRNL issue and receive heightened visibility and recognition on the international photography scene.

Chosen photographers will each be given 2 full colour portfolio spreads (23″x15″) in JRNL 9 to present their work, background and practice to knowledgeable audiences around the world. In addition, Mariama will write an introductory curatorial statement reflecting on all the selected works and also award the front and back JRNL 9 covers to one of her winners for even greater exposure. All published photographers will receive a complimentary JRNL 9 print copy in the mail at no cost to them.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SAT., MAY 15TH AT MIDNIGHT, PST

GUEST EDITOR MARIAMA ATTAH

Mariama Attah is a photography curator, writer and lecturer with a particular interest in overlooked visual histories, and how photography and visual culture can be used to amplify underrepresented voices. Mariama is curator of Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool. She was previously Assistant Editor of Foam Magazine. Prior to this, she was Curator of Photoworks, where she was responsible for developing and curating programs and events including Brighton Photo Biennial and was also Commissioning and Managing Editor of the yearly magazine Photoworks Annual.

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