THE FENCE 2016

$5,000 cash prize and a Leica T camera package

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THE FENCE is an outdoor photography exhibition series with an annual audience of more than 3 million visitors.

Over the past 4 years, THE FENCE has consistently attracted exceptional work by talented photographers from around the world, giving us an opportunity to share these powerful photographic narratives with a diverse audience of millions of visitors annually, while providing photographers with a truly public platform and unexpected career opportunities.

For our 5th edition this year, we’re pleased to announce the addition of a $5,000 cash prize for the Jury’s Choice Winner and an additional outdoor exhibition venue in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Prizes:

One Grand Prize Jury’s Choice Winner will receive prizes worth over $15,000!

A $5,000 Cash Prize
A Leica T Camera Package which includes an 18-56 lens, Visoflex, and Snap (option of orange/red, yellow, black or white).
A solo exhibition in a 20ft Container at Photoville 2016
A full page feature in PDN Magazine
A special edition fine-art print from the winning series gifted into the collection of all FENCE jurors
Inclusion on all FENCE 2016 installations
1-year subscription to PhotoShelter, exclusive featured interview with the World Photography Organisation (WPO), recognition at the Photoville 2016 Opening Party.

Three People’s Choice Winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place) will receive:

Inclusion in multiple FENCE 2016 installations
12 portfolio prints of the selected image series
1-year subscription to PhotoShelter, exclusive featured interview with the World Photography Organisation (WPO), recognition at the Photoville 2016 Opening Party.

All Featured Photographers will receive:

Featured image series in multiple FENCE 2016 exhibitions
1-year subscription to PhotoShelter, exclusive featured interview with the World Photography Organisation (WPO), recognition at the Photoville 2016 Opening Party.

Eligibility:

Contest is open to professional and amateur US and international photographers. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age as of the date of entry. UPI staff, judges, and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

COPYRIGHT OVER EACH ENTRY REMAINS THE PROPERTY OF ITS RESPECTIVE ENTRANT. You retain copyright to your photograph and your photos will not be sold or used for commercial purposes.

All entries may be posted online so that viewers may view and vote on all competing entries. Winning entries may be used in exhibitions and promotions directly related to the FENCE Competition for a period of 24 months from the date winners are notified.

Theme:

Nature People Street Landscape