Calling All Hawai‘i Photographers!

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UH MANOA PACIFIC NEW MEDIA IS SEEKING ENTRIES FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL STATEWIDE SURVEY EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY IN HAWAI‘I.  WINNERS TO RECEIVE HONORS AND PRIZES AT AWARDS CEREMONY ON OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION.
The Third Annual Survey Exhibition of Contemporary Photography in Hawai‘i, sponsored by UH Manoa Outreach College's Pacific New Media, is open to all artists using photographic processes: traditional silver or color prints, digital imaging, alternative processes and mixed media explorations. The juried exhibition offers photographers a venue for exhibiting work and provides an up-to-date snapshot of the state-of-the-art of photography in Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i residents -  amateurs and professionals -  are welcome to submit original works that have been created within the past two years, have not been previously exhibited, and show evidence of a photographic process in their creation. Selected images are exhibited at Frame Arts Hawaii, 627 South Street, Honolulu, April 1 - 30, 2011, with an opening night reception for the public on Friday, April 1 from 6-9pm. An awards ceremony will take place at 7pm.

Prizes and Awards include a Juror`s award for a one or two-day Pacific New Media workshop; a free frame and labor from Frame Arts Hawaii; dinner for 4 at Orchids Restaurant, Halekulani Hotel, Waikiki; $100 gift certificates from Hawaii Photo Rental and Imageworks Hawaii; fine art photo paper from Kaimuki Camera; and a special Purchase Prize from award-winning photographer, Peter Shaindlin.
Images must be submitted by February 25. For an entry form and submission details, including entry fees, visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm or 808.956.3422.

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About the Jurors:

David Ulrich is a photographer and writer whose work has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions. His work combines traditional photography with digital imaging. Ulrich has taught digital applications for Pacific Imaging Center, Kodak`s Center for Creative Imaging, New York University, and others. He was an associate professor and served as the chair of the Photography Department at The Art Institute of Boston, was chair of the visual arts department at Cornish College in Seattle, and is a core faculty member of Pacific New Media.

Jerry Omo Jr., AAS, Rochester Institute of Technology, is a professional photographer who has worked on projects for the U.S. Army, Mead Paper, Kodak, Korean Airlines, Konica West, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Hawaiian Sun Chocolates, Tradewind Charters, Indich Collection, Ross` Appliance, Surf News Network, and KHON.

About University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Outreach College 's Pacific New Media:
Throughout the year, Pacific New Media (PNM) presents popular classes and workshops taught by an exceptional group of nationally recognized professionals. Highly respected on an international level, the PNM program offers participants the tools they need to excel in their chosen fields. Balancing creativity with technology, PNM is the premier digital and media education center in Hawai‘i.

For a complete schedule of PNM photography courses and free public talks this Spring, visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/pnm.  Upcoming workshops include:
Art of Portraiture with Tracy Wright Corvo, February 26
The Muse: Synergy and Collaboration with Peter Shaindlin, March 5-12
Bringing Your Photographic Vision to a Larger Audience with Joyce Tenneson, March 18
Demystifying the PhotoBook Publishing World with Joyce Tenneson, Tracy Wright Corvo, March 19-20
Alternative Images: Photography with Cell Phones and Toy Cameras with Michael Gilbert & David Ulrich, April 9-10