Welcome! The Suwanee Arts Center is proud to announce its 7th Annual Photography Exhibit. This exhibit is open to all professional and amateur photographers 18 and over. Emerging Artists (ages 16-19) are welcome.

 

CRITERIA: OPEN THEME

Images taken by the artist and processed by the artist from original film negative or digital image is included in this category. The artist must use archival ink printed paper. High quality metal/aluminum, acrylic, and canvas is also accepted. Photographers are required to disclose both their creative and printing processes. Images must not violate any copyright laws.

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All work must be either framed, gallery wrapped canvas 1 1/4" to 1 1/2", or metal/aluminum. Wired to hang (no saw tooth hangers), this includes metal prints. Maximum framed size no larger than 27" x 38" and minimum framed size no smaller than 12" x 18". 

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The Entries presented for judging must be photographic in origin (taken with a camera), but there are no restrictions on post-production except that any post-production must be the work of the entrant. You cannot have someone else edit or work on the image for you. Photos must be original and completed within the last two years.

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Artwork must be for sale. Suwanee Arts Center retains 30% commission of all works sold during the exhibition.

If your accepted entry sells before the exhibit begins, the sale of your artwork must be processed through SAC. Your entry will be allowed in the exhibit and will be marked sold. You may also choose to withdraw your entry, however it cannot be replaced with another.​​

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All accepted photos must be delivered to Suwanee Arts Center with legible identification label affixed. Label must include photographer's name, email address, title, and price.

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Suwanee Arts Center reserves the right to refuse any submitted work which is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or improperly presented.

ENTRY FEES
Entry fee is $35.00 (for SAC members, non-refundable) entitles Member to submit three photographs  

$45.00 (for non-SAC members, non-refundable) entitles Non-Member to submit three photographs

$15.00 (Emerging Artist ages 16-19) entitles Emerging Artist to submit one photograph
 
TO APPLY AND FORMATTING YOUR FILE
You may enter photographs that meet the above criteria. To enter Exhibit, upload photo/s and entry fee online by clicking the button at the top of the page. Export images as jpg. Resize to maximum 2100 px on the longest side. Click HERE for instructions on how to resize images. (link provided by Atlanta Photography Group).

You will receive an email from suwaneeartscenter.org confirming your submission has been processed.

VERY IMPORTANT: Name your file(s). Artist name - Title of artwork (with spaces between words) Failure to follow exactly as stated above may disqualify your work.

You will receive an email from suwaneeartscenter.org confirming your submission has been processed. You will be notified by email if your work has been accepted.

AWARDS
Ribbons and sponsored cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Ribbon awarded to Honorable Mention and Emerging Artist. Visit Suwanee Arts Center to vote for your favorite photo - People's Choice awarded at end of Exhibit.
 
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Each photographer is responsible for insuring his or her own photography. While all care will be taken while photos are being exhibited in the Suwanee Arts Center (SAC), SAC and its members or anyone working on the exhibition, assumes no responsibility for any damage to the photos during delivery, installation and de-installation.  SAC will not be liable for photography not claimed after specified pick-up dates and time.
 
PUBLICITY

Images of works may be used for Suwanee Arts Center marketing and publicity purposes
 
FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

Contact Aggie Nivilinszky at director@suwaneeartscenter.org

 
PROSPECTUS CHECK LIST & EVENT CALENDAR
 
Friday, August 5

Online Submission Deadline: uploaded images and payment must be received by 5:00 pm.
 
Friday, August 12

Notifications emailed to accepted photographers
 
Wednesday, September 14

Photography hand delivered to Suwanee Arts Center between 11:00 - 5:00 PM
 
Saturday, October 1

Open House - 12:00 - 4:00 PM 

Meet Donna Garcia

Light refreshments will be served

September 20 - November 6

Exhibition open to the public, Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 - 5:00 pm

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November 9

Photography pick-up - 11:00 - 5:00 pm

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ABOUT THE JUROR: 

DONNA GARCIA