Dates & Fees
Portfolio Reviews
Sunday May 6 & Monday May 7, 10am – 5pm
Participants sign up with selected reviewers for a minimum of four, 20-minute individual sessions. The registration fee is $200.
Submission Deadline April 15.
Portfolio Night
Monday May 7, 6 - 8pm
The Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen St. W. Toronto
Submission Details
*Please note the structure of the program has changed due to limited space. All submissions will go through a selection process to ensure a high caliber of work is presented in this program.
We are now accepting submissions from artists and photographers with a focus on photojournalism, documentary, or photo-based art projects. We encourage those that have published or exhibited work within the last two years and/or have formal education in art and/or photography from a post-secondary institution to apply.
When submitting online you will be asked to provide the following:
1. Upload a CV and artist statement (PDF format only)
2. Upload 5 images (1024 wide, 300dpi, jpeg only) with complete captions
3. Create a selection of your preferred reviewers. Please note you can login in anytime to make changes to your profile and selection until April 15, after which time we will do the lottery. There might be updates made to the reviewer list, so be sure to check back to confirm your final selection.
*4. Indicate your participation in the Portfolio Night and whether you would like to be considered for solo exhibition award in the CONTACT Gallery, scheduled for January 2013.
5. Payment will be required only once we have notified you of your acceptance. Payment can be made through PayPal on the registration site, or at our office either by cheque or cash. All payments are non-refundable.
*For those interested in being considered for the award, we request you participate in the Portfolio Night on Monday May 7, to ensure the jury will have ample time to review all portfolios. See the homepage for further details.
You will receive a minimum of four reviews during the two-day event with the opportunity to add reviews if space permits. The process of placing you with preferred reviewers is through a lottery system; therefore, we cannot guarantee that you will receive all of your top choices.
In the event that reviewers are unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, we will make the appropriate adjustments to ensure that all participants receive their proper number of reviews. We will do the lottery, after the deadline on April 15, and email your review schedule.
Tips
The Portfolio Reviews are an opportunity to make important contacts and receive valuable feedback on your work. Take the time to research which reviewers will be interested in viewing your work. Be prepared to talk about your work coherently and have questions prepared for the reviewers to optimize your time with them.
Limit the number of images in your portfolio and focus on one series you wish to show. Present your work in a format that is easily presented. Examples include book, portfolio box, loose-leaf folder or laptop screen.
It is a good idea to prepare contact details (business card, postcard, CD or printout) to give to reviewers and other artists and photographers you meet.
Coming from out of town? The Gladstone Hotel and The Drake Hotel are pleased to offer Portfolio Reviews registrants a special rate, just inform the hotel you are a registrant when booking your room. If you have any questions about your travels to Toronto and other ways to participate in the festival please see our website or call our office - we will be happy to assist you.
