Absolutely not! As long as you’re a member and want to show your photo-based work, you’re welcome to apply.

No, there is not an entry fee per se, but you do have to purchase an HCP Fellowship Membership if you are have not already done so, as only Fellowship level members can apply to this call. This membership fee is $35.00 USD. If you are a member but do not know your membership number, contact us at (713) 529-4755 or info@hcponline.org.

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Yes, for selected artists we wil supply you with our FedEx number. HCP pays for ground shipping. HCP does not supply packing material and does not pay to produce artist crates.

We’ll work with artists to best determine curatorial needs. HCP has a limited amount of white metal frames. HCP does not provide matting.

In addition to supporting HCP’s programs, individual members enjoy the benefits of enter our annual calls for entry, plus 10% off tuition for courses and workshops. We are hoping to roll our more member perks in the near future.

Carefully edit a group of no more than 10 jpg. images or videos that describe your current photographic work.

Each of your images should be reformatted using the following specifications:

• JPEG (.jpg) filetype

• 72 DPI

• 2000 pixels (px) on the LONGEST side

• sRGB Color Profile

• Rename your files using the following specifications; “First Name_Last Name_Title” (ex. Deana_Lawson_Trap Car)

You will also need to have the following information available:

• Artist Bio

• Artist Statement

• CV

• Medium of finished work (archival inkjet print, Polaroid, chromogenic print, sumi ink on inkjet print, etc.)

**Uploading a CV is optional.

We use the application platform Submittable for all of our calls for entry. Once the call opens, clicking the “APPLY NOW” button will take you directly to the online portal to submit your application.

Once on Submittable, You will need to click “Submit” to begin the submission process. Then you can start to copy/paste your artist statement and resume or bio into the form and complete the questions. At the end, you will be able to upload your images to submit.

Make sure you have your HCP membership number handy since you’ll have to enter it during the application process. If you have just purchased a membership or renewed your membership at the time of entry and have not yet received your membership ID, you may list the first 8 digits of the confirmation number from your membership payment email.

Applicants will be notified via e-mail about whether or not their work was accepted into the exhibition shortly after the Juror makes their decision. From there, the HCP will reach out to the Exhibitors to schedule shipping arrangements.

HCP retains the right to reject any selected work that differs from the work submitted.

No, HCP’s staff, Board of Directors, and Friends and Founders Circle members are not eligible to apply for the Fellowship call for entry.

HCP shall provide insurance covering the Selected Work commencing from the time the work is picked up for shipment from the Exhibitor, continuing throughout the Exhibition, and terminating upon redelivery of the work to the Exhibitor or to such other address as specified by the Exhibitor. HCP retains the right to display and reproduce work accepted for this exhibition for publicity and promotional purposes—including but not limited to advertisements regarding the future of HCP’s Exhibitions department, Education department. A. C. E programs, and other areas in promotional of the HCP. The Exhibitor retains the original copyright to their artwork.

• HCP is responsible for the payment of the costs of shipping to and from HCP via ground shipment only. HCP will not cover the cost to produce a crate or for any other packaging materials. Packaging peanuts are NOT permitted.

• HCP is responsible for installing and lighting the Exhibition.

• The Exhibitor’s entry constitutes understanding and agreement with the conditions outlined in this prospectus.

• HCP Memberships are nonrefundable.

While HCP welcomes the ongoing dialogue surrounding AI-assisted and AI-generated imagery, we require that any submitted work incorporating AI technologies be clearly identified as such. Entrants are responsible for ensuring that their submissions comply with applicable U.S. copyright law and fair use standards.
HCP also recognizes the prerogative of individual jurors to evaluate and select works according to their own criteria. In the interest of fostering transparency and informed discussion around evolving creative practices, we ask all entrants to disclose any AI-generated or AI-assisted components included in their submissions.