2018 Photo Expo Rules
The CVE Camera Club will be participating in the annual Art Expo scheduled for March 3 and 4, 2018. The guidelines for participation are as follows:
1. The format is for exhibit only i.e. photographs will not be judged.
2. The Camera Club Photo Art Committee will determine the number of photographs that each member may exhibit .
3. Those wishing to exhibit must have their Club dues paid by January 30, 2018. Exceptions may be considered for those who arrive at CVE after that date.
4. Members wishing to participate in the Photo Expo must attend a minimum of three (3) meetings between November 21, 2017 and the Art Expo. Scheduled field trips and photo shoots count as meetings.
5. Members may exhibit photographs of their choice. However, photographs must have been taken within the past five (5) years and photographs showing nudity will not be allowed.
6. Photographs cannot exceed 16 x 20 inches in size including borders.
7. Photographs must be firmly affixed to rigid mat board, foam core board, poster board, gator board or metal.
8. Photographs may be matted but are not to be framed.
9. The mounted photographs may or may not include borders. The exhibitor will determine the color of the mat board, foam board, poster board or gator board that is visible beyond the edges of the photograph. As noted above, the photograph and its borders cannot exceed 16 x 20 inches.
10. Matted photos are not be wired as they will be hung using clips provided by the Club.
11. Photos printed on metal should have a wire on the back for hanging.
12. The entrants must submit the following by the dates noted:
a. January 30, 2018: Members must confirm their intent to exhibit by email to the President or sign up at a Club meeting. This is critical as it will determine how many photographs each member will be able to submit, given the available space.
b. February 13, 2018: Submission of the application and the titles of the photographs to be exhibited. This may be submitted by email or on paper at a regular meeting of the Club.
c. February 27, 2018: Submission of the photographs to be exhibited in the Art Expo.
13. The following information must be affixed to the back of the photograph:
a. The photographer’s name and telephone number
b. The title of the photograph
14. Failure to adhere to any of the guidelines above will result in the photograph not being displayed at the Expo.
December 27, 2017