Exhibitors FAQ
1.Where will my work be exhibited ?
There are a few options when exhibiting.
Our goal is to introduce our photographers to a business owner with our street exhibitions. We have different locations around the city within retail windows and business premises. We work with retailers to make space available and in most cases will match work to a business style. Exhibitors are welcome to source their own location but we ask to please let us know in advance. This is a great way to have your work seen. This year as well as Hastings, we also propose to have work in Havelock North village and Napier city.
2.Is there a Fee to exhibit?
Cost of printing and framing is the photographers. We charge a singe fee of $100 to exhibit within a business retail/ window space, for you to self install, or for us to install $150. This includes inclusion in our programme and promotion and marketing that comes with that (see below)
3.How many prints should I supply and what size ?
Over the past festivals we have found exhibitions of between 5 - 10 finished prints work well to showcase each photographer. We work with each photographer individually to showcase their work in the best way possible. If you have previous works or past exhibitions available we will look to accomodate larger frames etc into vacant window spaces or within larger business premises.
Please feel free to book a time with us to talk through options.
4.Minimum print size, mounting and framing
All work needs to be professionally mounted ( foamcore) and / or framed.
We have set a minimum mount/ frame size this year of 50x40cm.
A collection of smaller images may be accommodated if the photographer has created a specific exhibition around this and they are mounted and/or framed.
We definitely don't want to restrict creativity in any way so please discuss your ideas with us so we can suggest the best platform for your exhibition but please know if we receive work unmounted it maybe returned.
5.How will my work be promoted?
We will be promoting exhibitors and their work from the start of August on our website and social media pages as well as other media channels.
During the Festival a map will be available with each exhibitor numbered to the location of their exhibition. These will be printed and distributed to local businesses and available on line.
There will be lead up press releases and continuous mention of exhibitors. We also suggest you sharing our posts and promoting to your followers to help get the word out. Your work is also added to our online store prior to and after FOTOFEST finishes to capture any interest during the event. See sale of work below for commission rates.
6.Sale of works
We encourage you to sell your work through Fotofest. Any sales through enquiries during the event, including online promotion, will incur a commission of 20% which will be deducted when passing the payment to the photographer.
7.Return of works
All works must be packed in returnable packaging and have a pre paid freight label ( NZ Post ) provided at time of delivery.
8.Terms and Conditions
Work provided remains the property of the photographer but will be promoted prior to and during the event. Certain images may be used for promotional purposes online and in print after the event, in most cases with permission of the photographer will be sought prior.
All fees are to paid prior to the event, costs incurred in way of packaging , freight or any incidental costs are the responsibility of the photographer.
Images depicting private property or people have had permission sought to exhibit images publicly.