PARADISE LIES AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER
AN OPEN CALL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
PARADISE LIES AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER is a saying from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This photocall is open to all photographers living in Connecticut. With this exhibit, the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut (MCCT) intends to expand awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this tradition of the importance of the mother through the lens of photography.
With this exhibition entitled "PARADISE LIES AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER," MCCT hope to highlight special mothers across the state. Each entry needs to feature a mother and could be taken in the workplace, school, social events, homes, houses of worship, etc.
If you are a photographer, amateur or professional, we would like to hear from you! Each photographer is limited to three entries, each with a short description of who the subject is and the topic of the photograph.
Entries to be received by March 30, 2016. Selected entries will be exhibited in May 2016.
Eligibility
1. Participation is open to men and women from all faiths and backgrounds
2. The photograph needs to be taken in the State of Connecticut
3. Each entry must feature a mother.
4. Open to all levels of photographers
Application
Let us know something about yourself by submitting a cover email or CV, and write a short narrative about the themes explored in your entries and how they represent the tradition "Paradise Lies at the Feet of the Mother."
Once entries are selected for the exhibit, selected photographs will be printed. Further details will be provided via email for time and location of material drop off.
Technical Requirements
1. All photographers should submit their entries by email to: elvira@mcct.us - please title your email "PHOTOENTRY:YOUR NAME"
2. Entries should be a minimum 5,700 by 3,900 pixels. They will be printed on 18"x 24"
3. Limit 3 entries per photographer
4. Photo Format: Color, Black and White formats are accepted. Post processing is allowed.
Deadline
Entries must be submitted by March 30th, 2016 11:59 EST
Selection
Selectees will be notified by April 15, 2016
Questions
Please address all questions to: Aida Mansoor, President of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut at aidamansoor@mcct.us. No phone calls please.
Checklist
__ Photograph(s) (max of 3 images)
__ Photograph information: Title, year, short description (one for each image submitted)
__ Artist Statement
__ Resume/CV
With this exhibition entitled "PARADISE LIES AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER," MCCT hope to highlight special mothers across the state. Each entry needs to feature a mother and could be taken in the workplace, school, social events, homes, houses of worship, etc.
If you are a photographer, amateur or professional, we would like to hear from you! Each photographer is limited to three entries, each with a short description of who the subject is and the topic of the photograph.
Entries to be received by March 30, 2016. Selected entries will be exhibited in May 2016.
Eligibility
1. Participation is open to men and women from all faiths and backgrounds
2. The photograph needs to be taken in the State of Connecticut
3. Each entry must feature a mother.
4. Open to all levels of photographers
Application
Let us know something about yourself by submitting a cover email or CV, and write a short narrative about the themes explored in your entries and how they represent the tradition "Paradise Lies at the Feet of the Mother."
Once entries are selected for the exhibit, selected photographs will be printed. Further details will be provided via email for time and location of material drop off.
Technical Requirements
1. All photographers should submit their entries by email to: elvira@mcct.us - please title your email "PHOTOENTRY:YOUR NAME"
2. Entries should be a minimum 5,700 by 3,900 pixels. They will be printed on 18"x 24"
3. Limit 3 entries per photographer
4. Photo Format: Color, Black and White formats are accepted. Post processing is allowed.
Deadline
Entries must be submitted by March 30th, 2016 11:59 EST
Selection
Selectees will be notified by April 15, 2016
Questions
Please address all questions to: Aida Mansoor, President of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut at aidamansoor@mcct.us. No phone calls please.
Checklist
__ Photograph(s) (max of 3 images)
__ Photograph information: Title, year, short description (one for each image submitted)
__ Artist Statement
__ Resume/CV
