photo contest

Ever dreamed of exhibiting your photos at the MOV? Now is your chance.

The Museum of Vancouver is partnering with SPARC BC for a special exhibition of your photos on Vancouver’s “working world”. From tough trades, to tall towers, Working World: Diversity and Employment in Metro Vancouver, will showcase your unique perspective on this city’s intersection of work and diversity. The aim of the photo contest and exhibition is to cause people to reflect on what diverse workplaces and workplace diversity means to them, and what they see as key issues, strengths, new ways of thinking.

WHY: To challenge, support, and broaden the conversation on diversity in and of the workplace in Vancouver. Plus you could win $100- $1500 for your contribution.

WHO: Your photos as curated by members of SPARC BC and the Museum of Vancouver.

WHAT: A photojournalistic, documentary style approach to workplace diversity. Send one sample photo by January 6^th. If your photo is selected, you will be asked to submit 15 additional photos on the same theme.

WHERE: Photos will be showcased in the community gallery at the Museum of Vancouver. Previous exhibits in this space include “Post No Bills: Vancouver’s Punk Family Tree” a collection of posters, LPs & photos from Vancouver’s early punk rock era. The community gallery achieves high viewer traffic as it is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Your submission of one photojournalistic style image, photo description, CV, and artist statement are due by January 6, 2012 at 4:30pm. Once your sample photo is selected, photographers will be asked to submit 15 additional photos by mid-February. Selected images will be on display April 2012.

Contact: Katie McCallum at kmccallum@sparc.bc.ca
Info + Submission Guidelines: http://www.sparc.bc.ca/

Photos: Brett Beadle