DANIEL O'GORMAN Represents

OpenCall 2010 presents an opportunity for Irish-based photographers and artists to showcase their photographic projects. This all-inclusive model hopes to gather a wide variety of interest, impressions and concepts. To attract an extensive participation in its first year, an open theme is being proposed, although we request that all participants submit a coherent project of a minimum of 8 images. The works will be reviewed by our curators and a final selection of 20 participants will be exhibited at a comprehensive exhibition to be held at The Complex in Smithfield, Dublin – opening on July 4th. While the submission process is free for each participant, an administrative fee of €50 will be requested for those selected. Please consider this expense before proceeding with your submission.

Instead of hanging the work on the walls at The Complex, works will be presented as photographic prints displayed on supplied tables – one per participant. In this way, a deeper engagement with the work will be fostered, giving visitors an opportunity to participate and discuss face to face with each photographer, who in turn will benefit from more direct feedback. While no works should be for sale at the space, we would suggest that all participants use the event to develop and extend their own personal network by inviting possible patrons, galleries and interested parties. The selected projects will additionally be featured on PhotoIreland’s online gallery.