You cannot evict an idea whose time has come.”
—Occupy Wall Street Media Team

To mark the one-year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, arguably the most inclusive and effective protest movement of the past decade, the International Center of Photography will stage a six-week exhibition of photographs on Governor’s Island, opening August 18, 2012. The exhibition, titled “Occupy!,” will feature photographs taken of or inspired by the movement, which began in New York on September 17, 2011. The exhibition acknowledges the relevance of popular protest during this crucial presidential election year, and celebrates the significant uses of photography and social media in recording and communicating. Submissions to the exhibition are open to all interested photographers and filmmakers, professional and amateur. The multi-medium installation will include hundreds of photographic prints related to this year’s protests, as well as film screenings, digitally displayed crowd-sourced imagery, and special events. The structure of the exhibition will change over the course of its six-week run. The installation will also feature a pop-up ICP bookstore, where visitors can browse relevant books and materials, and an ongoing series of educational programs. The exhibition will be presented in the Governor’s Galleries, and will run through September 30, 2012.

How to Submit Materials to Occupy! Exhibition

The exhibition is open to all. Photography and film submissions related to Occupy protests in New York City and around the world will be accepted. Submissions are free and open to the public; submission allows print and electronic use of images in connection with the Exhibition. Entry deadline is Wednesday, August 15, 2012 (11:59 p.m.). All materials must be received by deadline to be considered. Materials will not be returned and will become the property of ICP.

Still Photography Guidelines:

-Please submit up to five 11 x 14 inch digital prints, accompanied by a CD of the images as hi-resolution JPGS (@300 dpi / 14 inches long). All prints will be exhibited.

- Digital-only submissions will be considered for printing as space allows. Preference will be given to prints.

- Please include a separate document with your name, contact information, image titles, medium and dates. Also number the prints on the back lower left corner and include corresponding numbers next to titles on your paper document.

Materials can be mailed to:

Rachel Seed
Occupy!
International Center of Photography
1133 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY  10036
USA

Or Hand Delivered to:

ICP School Front Desk
ATTN: Rachel Seed / Occupy!
International Center of Photography
1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Film and Video Guidelines

Occupy-themed films of any length and style are eligible for submission. Email a link to a trailer or excerpt, along with a description, title, date and medium to Rachel Seed at  OR submit a DVD by following the mail and drop off guidelines above. Please contact Rachel Seed at  with any questions.