CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: UnBound12!
ANNUAL OPEN CALL DATES:
Friday, February 10 – Friday, April 7 @ 11:59PM EST
OUR TWELFTH YEAR!
Candela Gallery is so excited to announce the open call for our twelfth annual UnBound! Exhibition The selected and invited artists for UnBound12! will have works on display at Candela Gallery from Friday, July 7 - Saturday, August 12, 2023. Featured works will also be viewable (and shoppable) online.
In the summer of 2012, Candela Books + Gallery founder Gordon Stettinius launched UnBound! as an invitational exhibition to build community and support artists. From the beginning, Candela has hosted a fundraising effort to allow the gallery to purchase a limited number of works from each summer’s show. The resulting Collection has since grown to over 100 pieces. The mission of the Candela Collection has been to support photographers through the purchase and collection of original photographic work, while also actively pursuing opportunities to donate said work to notable art institutions.
The UnBound! exhibition is now primarily submission-based with only a small selection of invited artists represented. UnBound! aims to present a survey of what photography looks like in the moment, exhibiting 40+ strong works representing a range of concepts, personal and professional backgrounds, and applications of the photographic medium.
ABOUT THE SUBMISSION
UnBound! is the only recurring open call we hold and is dedicated to featuring a wide range of photographic artworks, fine art photography, and artists’ books from 40-50 fine art photographers. UnBound! generates opportunities and exposure beyond the traditional group show by providing a collection opportunity for artists.
Photo by Terry Brown
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
This summer group exhibition is our annual open call and is dedicated to featuring a wide range of photographic artworks 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.
UNBOUND12! DATES:
Friday, April 7th, 2023 | UnBound12! Submissions Deadline
Friday, April 28th, 2023 | Accepted Applicants Notified
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023 | Participating Artist Delivery Deadline
Friday, July 7th, 2023 | UnBound12! Show Opening Reception
Saturday, August 5th, 2023 | UnBound12! Fundraising Gala
Friday, AUGUST 11th, 2023 | Candela Collection Acquisitions Announced
Saturday, August 12th, 2023 | UnBound12! Final Day
2021 Candela Collection Acquisition: Michael Borowski
2021 Candela Collection Acquisition: Daniel Gonçalves
ABOUT THE 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 over 100 photographic artworks and artist books.
Each 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 Collection.
GIVE TO SUPPORT UNBOUND12! ARTISTS >
SAVE THE DATE
2023's UnBound! Fundraising Gala will be Saturday, August 7th, 2023. The purchase of your ticket goes to the UnBound! Fund to support this year's UnBound! artists. General admission single tickets are $60 and pairs are $100.
*NEW* STUDENT DISCOUNTS
Active students can purchase gala tickets for $45. Student status will be confirmed at check-in the night of the party with a valid student ID.
EARLYBIRD RATES
Through April 7, 2023, all early RSVPs get a discounted ticket price!
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