CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: UnBound11!
ELEVENTH ANNUAL
JURIED + INVITATIONAL PHOTO SHOW
JULY 1 – AUGUST 6, 2022
2014 Candela Collection Acquisition: Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, Wrap, 2014
2020 Candela Collection Acquisition: Evelyn Pustka, Untitled (Eyes), 2020
Candela Gallery is excited to announce the open call for our eleventh annual UnBound! Exhibition! UnBound11! will be on display in person and online at Candela Gallery, from July 1 - August 6, 2022. Featured works will also be included in a printed catalog published by Candela Books.
2020 Candela Collection Acquisition: Ohemaa Dixon, 1 from 3436
This summer group exhibition is our annual open call and is dedicated to featuring a wide range of photographic artworks, fine art photography and artist books from 40-50 fine art photographers. We are proud of UnBound's mission to generate opportunities and exposure beyond the traditional group or juried show by providing a collection opportunity for artists.
Each (non-covid) year, the gallery hosts an annual gala event. During the exhibition, all funds raised through ticket sales and raffle items allow Candela to purchase select works from the exhibition. Works acquired by the event proceeds are then added to the gallery's Candela Collection. The mission of the Candela Collection is to support UnBound! artists through the purchase of works from the exhibition and to actively pursue opportunities to donate said works to notable permanent collections. The Candela Collection currently includes 100 photographic artworks and artist books.
We work hard to keep fees off of the submission process. Our hope is that photographers will support our UnBound! exhibition with a contribution in lieu of a submission fee and their active participation just as we hope to support their work and careers in return. All accepted artists will have their finished artworks featured at Candela Gallery, a gallery space in the downtown arts district of Richmond, Virginia.
All work for the exhibition will be selected by
Candela Founder & Senior Director, Gordon Stettinius
Gallery Director, Ashby Nickerson
& Gallery Coordinator, Whitney Cole
2020 Candela Collection Acquisition: Abbey Hepner, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 1, Carlsbad, New Mexico, Amount of waste emplaced to date: 25,857,295 Gallons, 2014
IMPORTANT DATES
MONDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2022: UnBound11! Submissions Deadline
TUESDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2022: Accepted Applicants Notified
TUESDAY, JUNE 14TH, 2022: Participating Artist Delivery Deadline
FRIDAY, JULY 1ST, 2022: UnBound11! Show Opening Reception
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6TH, 2022: UnBound11! Show Closing
2016 Candela Collection Acquisition: Marcus DeSieno, A Photograph of the Planet Saturn Eaten by Bacteria Found on Adulterer’s Engagement Ring, 2015
2012 Candela Collection Acquisition: Daniel Kariko, Front Porch, Doormat, August 14th, 2012
Visitors and artists mingle among festivities and work at the UnBound8! fundraising gala, 2019.
Stay tuned for more UnBound11! programming announcements as we reshape our beloved gala to best keep our community safe while engaging with the work and one another.