TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image (formerly Philadelphia Photo Arts Center) is an artist-focused institution rooted in Philadelphia that supports the study, production, and exhibition of contemporary photographic practices for a broadly diverse audience.
Thank you for participating in Philly Photo Day! Please submit one jpeg file for the exhibition labeled lastname_firstname_title.jpg. If multiple submissions by the same user are received, the first image submitted will be accepted. Please take your time and ensure you submit your favorite photo! By submitting an image you give TILT Institute For The Contemporary Image the right to show, reproduce, and use the image for marketing purposes. The deadline to submit is April 14th 11:59 EST.
Philly Photo Day is sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal and En Route.
The opening reception for Philly Photo Day will be held on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 6pm-9pm at Tilt Institute for the Contemporary Image. TILT is located at 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia PA, 19122.
*TILT reserves the right to decline to exhibit any image for any reason. Any offensive or hate-filled images will be declined.
Artwork Loan Agreement:
General Conditions Governing Loans
- Under this agreement, TILT will exercise the same care and respect to loans as it does in safeguarding its own property of the same or similar nature. This loan agreement transfers no copyright of the Artist or Lender.
Documentation
- TILT Institute for the Contemporary Image (TILT) may obtain photographs for publicity purposes. Unless it is refused in writing, it is understood that this loan may be photographed and reproduced solely as permitted by Section 107 and 108 of the United States Copyright Law for publicity purposes connected with the exhibition any distribution for educational use.
Other terms:
- TILT is allowed the usage of images in any exhibition for the promotion of the exhibition and the mission of TILT, either in print form or on the web. Artist/Lender will be given photo credit according to information supplied as a credit Line in this agreement.
- TILT will provide full fine art insurance coverage for the duration of the show. Artwork must remain in the gallery for the entire duration of the exhibition.
- TILT will retain a 50% commission on the sale of artwork (if work is for sale) and a 8% sales tax will be added to the purchase price.
- TILT will not communicate directly with any commercial gallery which represents an artist. All money collected will be forwarded to the artist (minus 50%). It is the responsibility of the artist to arrange any gallery commission. A gallery credit line will appear on the price list if it is requested.
*By submitting, you confirm that YOU HAVE READ ALL CONDITIONS ABOVE AND ACCEPT THEM.
The opening reception for Philly Photo Day will be held on Thursday May 8, 2025 from 6pm-9pm at Tilt Institute for the Contemporary Image. TILT is located at 1400 N. American Street, Philadelphia PA, 19122.