If you have tried to contact me about submitting your artwork for consideration, you have probably discovered that the e-mail address I gave you isn't working. Instead, send your queries to: Harkers5063@mchsi.com

Thanks!

Michael

On August 12h I received news from the International Photography Awards that I had made it through Round 2 of the judging and so have received at least an "Honorable Mention" in the Architectural Photographer of the Year Award. My photograph, "Marshall County Courthouse" will be the cover image on my new book, "Harker's Iowa Courthouses" which will be released in late October.

The final round of judging takes place today - if I place 1st, 2nd or 3rd, I get to attend the award ceremony at Lincoln Center in New York City on Monday, October 19th, for a chance to win a "Lucie" and $10,000 cash for International Photographer of the Year.

I have completed the formal process of securing a building for my gallery. It is with a great deal of pleasure that "Orange Crate Gallery" will open for business on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. - I will be located at 310-3rd Street S.E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the heart of downtown.

I can be reached through my e-mail, Harker@Harkerphotography.com.

This is now the time for me to put out my "Call for Entries" to artists, sculptors, glass blowers, etc., who are interested in selling work through my gallery. If you want me to review your work, e-mail up to five 100 dpi jpegs no larger than 800 pixels on the longest side of your images. My commission rate is only 35% and I have a contract that protects the copyright and uses of your artwork when it is purchased.