
September 20 - November 6
PHOTOGRAPHY
EXHIBIT
2022
Exhibit Viewing
Sept 20 - Nov 6
Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 5 PM
Open House
Saturday, October 1
12 - 4 PM
STOP BY AND CAST YOUR BALLOT FOR
THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD!
3930 Charleston Market Street, B6
Suwanee, GA 30024
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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
November 9
Photography pick-up - 11:00 - 5:00 pm
ABOUT THE JUROR:
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT SPONSORED BY


2021 EXHIBITION WINNERS
FIRST PLACE
Traci Dickson
“Barn Owl Contrails"
SECOND PLACE
Maggie Dudeck
"Sunrise at Mesa Arch”
THIRD PLACE
Aaron Brinkman
"Frosty Morning”