Projecting L.A. 2024

A larger-than-life, breathtaking display of photography that will take place in DTLA on April 27, 2024. The location is a football-field-sized parking lot in Chinatown.

Following a juried process, the selected photographers will have bodies of work edited into a video presentation with music, and projected 80 feet wide and three stories high in front of a live audience. Following the big event, the L.A. Public Libraries will screen this presentation once a month for a year in all parts of Los Angeles, with five photographers in attendance to talk with the public afterwards.

WHAT SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHERS RECEIVE

Participation in Projecting L.A. 2024

Opportunity to take part in additional monthly indoor screenings at a variety of Los Angeles Public Library Branches

Opportunity to be featured in press coverage for Projecting L.A.

Each photographer receives a free online profile page on www.thelaproject.org.

Photographer’s name, website, social media addresses and one photograph will be featured in the event catalog.

Street Photography magazine will feature a story on all the photographers involved in Projecting L.A. 2024, plus the publisher will also feature one photographer from the group.

FAQ’S / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Why is there a fee to send work?

A: This event is put on entirely by money raised by The L.A. Project. It helps cover a multitude of expenses.

Q: How many photographers will be selected?

A: Around 30 photographers will be selected to show a body of work.

Q: What are the selections based on?

A: All submitted works will be reviewed and selected according to the overall criteria mentioned in the eligibility section.

Q: How will my work be shown?

A: It will premier in a one-night event, with additional screenings held monthly throughout 2024 in various locations around L.A. County. Each photographer will also receive a free online profile page on www.thelaproject.org and a page in the event catalog that will be distributed at all screenings.

Q: What is The L.A. Project?

A: The L.A. Project is an umbrella organization for all educational and professional opportunities offered by Founder/Director Julia Dean.

MORE QUESTIONS?

Contact The L.A. Project Director: julia.dean@projectingla.org

Application Requirements
SUBMISSIONS

There are three categories. (1) Street Photography (2) Documentary Projects (3) News. You may submit in more than one category. There is a $20 entry fee for each submission.

(1) Street Category: This category is for street photographers who can show a consistency of style, a singular vision or approach. All photos should have been taken in City of Los Angeles over the last 10 years.

A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 images
Provide captions that include where and what year each image was taken
A brief bio, maximum 200 words
(Optional) Artist statement
(2) Documentary Category:

This category can include short or long-term projects with subject matter involving individuals or a community within the City of Los Angeles over the past 10 years.

A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 images
Provide captions for each image that includes who, what, where, and when
A brief bio, maximum 200 words
(Optional) Project description, maximum 250 words
(3) News Category:

This category includes current news in the City of Los Angeles between 2022 – 2023.

A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 20 images
Provide captions for each image that include who, what, where, and when
A brief bio, maximum 200 words
SPECIFICATIONS

Size images at 3800 pixels on the long slide at 300 dpi (sRGB)

Sequence photos in the suggested manner that you want them shown.

Label each image as follows: Category_Last name_First name_Image number

Examples:

Street_ Jones_Mary_01

Doc_Jones_Mary_01

News_Jones_Mary_01

There is a non-refundable submission fee of $20.

Eligibility Criteria
Emerging and professional photographers