SE Center College Call

Juror, Polly Gaillard

College Students (of any age) attending a college or university are invited to submit up to 10 images, photography or photo based art in the SE Center College Call. The Call is open theme - all subjects, media, digital, analog, or antique processes that show your best work.

Entering Your Images:   You can enter your images online at www.SmarterEntry.com For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side, Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: Coll.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (Examples: Coll.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Coll.Jones.R.Image3.jpg) If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please contact info@sec4p.com or call (864) 214-6114‬

Eligibility: College Students attending a college or university.

Fees

$5 submission fee per image, up to 10, for this call for submissions.

Juror

Our juror is Polly Gaillard is a seasoned professional with a rich background in the arts and nonprofit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Fine Arts in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Polly's academic career includes over a decade of teaching photography and art courses at several universities, including Furman University, Anderson University, Greenville Technical College, the University of Georgia, the University of New Orleans, and Delta State University. Her teaching portfolio is distinguished by her involvement in study-abroad programs in Prague and Italy, enhancing the international exposure of her students.

As a fine art photographer, Polly has actively participated in national portfolio reviews, authored an artist book, and exhibited her work extensively in both solo and group shows across the United States. Her deep engagement with the art community extends to her roles as a juror for various exhibitions and a writer who prolifically covers photography and its practitioners, exploring the creative process and the vulnerability involved in exposing artwork in a competitive field.

In 2023, Polly embraced the role of Program Director at Photolucida, where she manages the prestigious Critical Mass international photography competition. This role involves developing marketing strategies, securing sponsorships and partnerships, curating social media content, and communicating with a wide network of artists, judges, and board members. She has successfully organized and managed the competition's marketing budget, approached donors, and planned fundraising events.

Exhibition Details 

50 Selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.

Sales & Copyright

The SE Center encourages sales during exhibitions. If someone expresses interest in a piece we will put them in touch with the artist. If a transaction is completed the SE Center will take 0% commission, the artist retains all monies. 

Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

Calendar          

Submissions Open 12/7/24

Submissions Close 2/15/25

Selections Announced 3/1/25

Exhibition Opens 4/1/25

Exhibition Closes 4/30/25

Thank you for submitting and good luck!