Tuŝis IV – The Artist’s Touch

International call for hand-made and manipulated photography

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Tuŝis means "touched" in Esperanto and this year’s contest, Tuŝis IV, celebrates the hand-made, manipulated, crafted image. Subtle or dramatic, straight or strange, every artist's touch shows a presence, a meaning, an intention, a "soul" beyond literal subject matter. Tuŝis IV will gather together a collection of extraordinary examples of manipulated images – photomontage, lens-based experiments and mixtures, alternative processes, and all other creative departures for a special edition of Dek Unu Magazine. International artist-photographers of all pedigrees and backgrounds are invited to submit groups of five images that celebrate the artist’s unique touch and singular soul.

Five images and narratives from each of five artists, along with bio and links for each artist will be published as the August 2024 edition of Dek Unu Magazine online and in paperback. Artists' work and words will be promoted extensively via the magazine's email, web, and social media networks. Selected works from each artist become part of the permanent collection online at Dek Unu Gallery. Entry fees for all five of the jurors' selections will be refunded to the artists. The overall winner will receive a $250 USD cash award.

Prizes:

Publication as the August 2024 edition of Dek Unu Magazine online and in print, extensive promotion via email, web, and social media, 5 winners entry fees refunded, first prize $250 USD.

Eligibility:

18+ years old

Copyrights & Usage Rights:

Image ownership stays with each artist. Dek Unu Arts accepts rights to use winning images for publication and promotion in a separately copyrighted special edition of Dek Unu Magazine. Winning images are retained and displayed online in Dek Unu Gallery and can be withdrawn by the artist or Dek Unu Arts at any time.

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