Now entering its eighth year, Hey, Hot Shot! has provided one hundred and forty-five photographers from all over the world with unrivaled exposure, support and recognition. One part of Jen Bekman Projects—which also includes Jen Bekman Gallery and 20x200—Hey, Hot Shot! provides an ongoing platform for photographers at all stages of their career, with all three venues working collaboratively to provide unparalleled opportunities. Each year, one talented image maker will receive a $10,000 honorarium, in addition to the hallmark awards we offer.
Apply now. The earlier you submit, the more you save: The $60 entry fee will increase incrementally. The deadline for submissions is March 14th, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
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Jen Bekman Projects will select one 2012 Hot Shot for the Grand Prize. The grand prize recipient will be awarded:
+ A $10,000 cash prize
+ A solo exhibition at Jen Bekman Gallery in New York City
+ Representation from Jen Bekman Gallery for two years, commencing with his/her selection
Our panel will select five photographers, twice per year, as the 2012 Hot Shots. Each of the ten photographers will be awarded:
+ A $500 cash prize
+ Participation in a group show—the 2012 Hot Shot Showcase—at Jen Bekman Gallery
+ The opportunity to release a print edition on 20x200
All entrants are reviewed for:
+ Participation in 20x200
+ A feature on our blog. Our Contender posts are shared with the photography community via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr.
A diverse panel of photography professionals—including founder Jen Bekman, Aperture Foundation publisher Lesley A. Martin and Chronicle Books chairman and CEO Nion McEvoy, as well as Assistant Director of Fraenkel Gallery (San Francisco), and co-founder of Radius Books, Darius Himes—reviews each and every entry.
Learn more about our prizes, our panelists and the opportunity for exposure all our entrants receive.
Interested in seeing work from previous winners?
Check out our previous Hot Shots, visit the Hey, Hot Shot! blog and Blurb bookstore or view our photostream on Flickr.
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