Rules and Guidelines
Entries | Images | Judging | Certification

Preparation of Images †
NICHE magazine accepts only digital images for the 2009 NICHE Awards. Print the title of the work, the wholesale price, the dimensions and a five-word description in the spaces provided on the entry form.

Digital images must be 300 dpi and 4 x 6 inches in size. Images not meeting these standards will not be reviewed. Please consult a professional photographer if you are unfamiliar with digital photography. Enhanced or digitally created images will not be reviewed.

Digital files MUST be saved on a CD and named as follows:

CategoryCode.Title.ArtistLastName.FileFormat(gif or jpg).

For example, the JPG image file for John Smith's piece entitled "Untitled" in the Glass: Blown category would be named GB.Untitled.Smith.jpg. Do not use any spaces in the file name. CD MUST be labeled with the artist's full name.

You may enter up to three images, but no more than two images per category. If you submit three images, you must enter your third image in a different category than the first two. No additional images showing detail will be accepted for jurying. Each image must be a separate piece of work. You may not enter an individual piece in more than one category.

Images submitted are understood to be the property of the artist with the right to use them for unlimited publication or must be accompanied by written releases from the photographer(s). All photography credits must be submitted with the application.

All CDs entered will become the property of NICHE magazine and submitted images may be used for promotional purposes. NICHE assumes no responsibility for handling, loss, theft or damage to any entry or its accompanying CD. CDs will remain the property of NICHE magazine, which may use any images contained therein in upcoming issues or for other promotional purposes.

† Students: See (Student Application) for rules, guidelines and entry fees.