2019 Art Show
2019 Photo Expo Rules
The CVE Photography Club will be participating in the annual Art Expo scheduled for March 2 and 3, 2019. The guidelines for participation are as follows:
1. The format is for exhibit only i.e. photographs will not be judged.
2. The Photography Club’s Photo Art Expo 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 29, 2019. Exceptions may be considered for those who arrive at CVE after that date.
4. Members wishing to participate in the Photo Art Expo must attend at least three (3) meetings between November 2018 and the Art Expo.
5. Members may exhibit photographs of their choice. However, photographs must have been taken within the past five (5) years.
6. Photographs showing nudity will not be allowed.
7. Photographs cannot exceed 16 x 20 inches in size including borders.
8. Photographs must be firmly affixed to rigid mat board, foam core board, poster board, gator board or metal.
9. Photographs may be matted but are not to be framed.
10. 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.
11. Matted photos will be hung using clips provided by the Club. Photos are not to be wired.
12. Photos printed on metal should have a wire on the back for hanging.
13. The entrants must submit the following by the dates noted:
a. Tuesday, January 29, 2019: Members must confirm their intent to exhibit by email to lisedesrosiers@sympatico.ca or sign up at a Club meeting. This information will determine how many photographs each member will be able to submit, given the available space.
b. Tuesday, February 5, 2019: organizing committee confirms the number of photographs to be exhibited.
c. Tuesday, February 12, 2019: Submission of the titles of the photographs to be exhibited by email to Ray Jacobsen at: rjacobs888@gmail.com. If titles are submitted in writing at a regular Club meeting, they must be typed and the name of the exhibitor must be included.
d. Tuesday, February 26, 2019: Photographs to be exhibited must be brought to the regularly scheduled meeting.
14. 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
15. Failure to adhere to any of the guidelines above may result in the photograph not being displayed at the Expo.
January 24, 2019
How To Prepare Photos for the Annual Photo Art Expo
Printing of Photo
* Familiarize yourselves with the rules for the Photo Art Expo (attached)
* Photos are often printed at Costco (offers the best deal for the money)
* Other locations include Walmart or Walgreens. These are more expensive and the quality may not be as good.
* Costco locations that print on-site: Congress and Lantana
o You may bring a photo on a memory stick to Costco and wait for the photo to be printed, or;
o Using the Costco web site, (Costco.com) download photo and order the printing on-line. Pick-up at Lantana or Congress.
Supplies
* Foam core board (16x20 inches).
* Mats (16 x 20 inches) with an opening of 11 x 14 inches or larger
* Artist tape (best); masking tape; double sided tape; Blue Dots
* Foam core, mats and tape may be purchased at:
o Jerry’s Artarama (Federal Hwy and Hillsboro, Deerfield Beach) or on line at Jerry’s Artarama.com. Jerry’s in-store price is about $30 for 5 mats.
o Amazon.com sells mats very cheaply. For example, 25 precut mats from Golden State Art will cost $35.99. These can be purchased in black or white. (Subscribers of Prime get free delivery)
o Michaels (stores or online). Mats are much more expensive than Jerry’s or Amazon.
If affixing a photo using a mat:
* On the reverse side of the mat, center the photo, then tape the back of the two top corners of your photo to the mat, (artist tape is the best because it comes off). If you do not tape the two bottom corners the photo is less likely to buckle.
* Using artist tape, tape the mat to the foam core
* Ensure your name and the title of the photograph are on the reverse of the mat
If affixing a photo directly to the foam board (without a mat):
* Trim the photo so that the white edge is the same all around
* Once photograph is centered, glue photo to the foam core using double sided tape or Little Blue Dots (available at Michaels)
* Ensure your name and title are written on the reverse