Exhibitors Information
EXHIBITORS FAQ
Please use the form below to register your interest as an exhibitor in this years FOTOFEST. Once the form and payment has been received you will be added to our exhibitors list for this years event.
Fees
There is a one off fee to exhibit ( plus any associated freight, printing or finishing costs you may wish us to do on your behalf)
For self install locations ( business windows) the fee is $80. Work also must be packed down by exhibitor at end of festival.
If you require our team to install ( ie you are out of town) the fee is $100
If your work is for sale, you can be contacted directly or we can help with this during the Festival. Any insurance requirements are the responsibility of the exhibitor also. A return freight label is required when sending your work to us.
Payment of Fees
Pay on submission of your exhibitors form to :
Foto iwi Charitable Trust - 03 - 1369-0303911-00 using your name as reference.
How do I present my work ?
We are looking for creative ways to exhibit works during the Festival. Self install prints can be displayed in some fun ways , while mounted or framed works tend to be displayed more formally. if you are local you are welcome to decide how you want to display your work and be involved in the process.
Your bio and any print information and pricing if work is for sale is required printed to a minimum of A4 on heavy card stock or mounted when installing or sending your work.
Where will my work be exhibited ?
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.
A walking map is available for people to discover each exhibition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.