Photography Contest
Maine Museum of Photograhic Art - Portfolio Review
Deadline |
12/31/26Theme |
OpenTerritory |
North AmericaEligibility |
Established, mid-career, and emerging artists from Maine and a far.Entry Fees |
The cost is $100 donationPrizes |
OtherWe promote established, mid-career, and emerging artists from Maine and a far with a focus on concepts, innovation and cross-boundary practices. Often it’s the portfolio submissions and reviews that we gain artists.
To schedule an appointment for a 45 minute review, send us an email with PORTFOLIO REVIEW in the subject line, contact.mmpa@gmail.com
- A link to your website,
- A short bio (2-3 sentences),
- 3 dates a month ahead that work for you.
Typically reviews are done in person or via zoom at 4:00 on Tu, Th or Friday afternoons. contact.mmpa@gmail.com. The cost is $175. per session. We will contact you with a confirmation.
In house reviewer, Denise Froehlich is an experienced museum leader with a demonstrated history of working in the fine arts industry. Skilled in directing, curating, Art History, theory, and contemporary art. She is a strong arts and design professional with a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, and undergraduate degrees in photography, art education and Art History. Froehlich is also an arts consultant who has helped shape the portfolios and careers of the very best.
To schedule an appointment for a 45 minute review, send us an email with PORTFOLIO REVIEW in the subject line, contact.mmpa@gmail.com
- A link to your website,
- A short bio (2-3 sentences),
- 3 dates a month ahead that work for you.
Typically reviews are done in person or via zoom at 4:00 on Tu, Th or Friday afternoons. contact.mmpa@gmail.com. The cost is $175. per session. We will contact you with a confirmation.
In house reviewer, Denise Froehlich is an experienced museum leader with a demonstrated history of working in the fine arts industry. Skilled in directing, curating, Art History, theory, and contemporary art. She is a strong arts and design professional with a Master of Fine Arts in Photography, and undergraduate degrees in photography, art education and Art History. Froehlich is also an arts consultant who has helped shape the portfolios and careers of the very best.
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