Photographers, hot on the heels of announcing our Second Edition 2011 Hot Shots, we're now accepting submissions for Hey, Hot Shot! First Edition 2012. Here's your shot at unparalleled recognition and support and cash prizes. Submit your photos now—the $60 fee will increase incrementally throughout the competition; the earlier you submit, the more you save. All entries must be received by March 14th, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
+ One grand prize winning photographer from 2012 will be awarded $10,000, a solo show at (and gallery representation from) Jen Bekman Gallery in New York City.
+ The five Hot Shots selected from the First Edition 2012 round will each win $500, will participate in a group show—the First Edition 2012 Showcase—at the gallery and will be in the running to win the grand prize.
+ Additionally, all entrants are reviewed for participation on 20x200. HHS! is the only way for photographers to submit work for the limited-edition print site that introduces new art to tens of thousands of collectors around the world.
+ All entrants are also considered for Contender posts, which are shared with our broad photography community via Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Flickr.
+ All entries are reviewed by our stellar panel of photography professionals, including 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.
+ Now in its eighth year, Hey, Hot Shot! has helped launch the careers of hundreds of photographers, including 2010 Whitney Biennal artists Curtis Mann and Nina Berman.
Submit your work now for your chance at our hallmark awards and unprecedented support.