Prospectus

The required pre-registration deadline was February 17, 2012

Open to Guild Members and Non-Members

Receiving of artwork for judging is only one day: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, noon to 7 pm

Opening Reception at the Guild is
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 3 - 5 pm
Awards will be announced and presented at 4 pm

Exhibit dates: March 3 - March 28, 2012

Registration is not complete unless we have received
BOTH your form and payment by the deadline date.

No Entries/Registration will be accepted after the deadline.


If you provided your e-mail address on your pre-registration form, and do not receive an acknowledgement
e-mail by February 21, 2012, contact the Guild at 732-741-1441.

Arik Gorban's Lighting Workshop, "The Portable Studio"
Understanding and maximizing the use of portable lighting techniques
Click this line for more information about the workshop.

Sunday, March 18, 2012, 1:00 pm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours
in the Guild Studio

You have the opportunity to register for this valuable workshop
and receive a $10 discount when you sign-up with your EyeSights 2012 pre-registration.

$40 - reduced to $30 with your EyeSights pre-registration

 

Eligibility:Open to all photographers working in traditional, digital or combination of both. Entry and judging categories: Monochrome and Color photography.  No photographs previously shown at the Guild will be accepted.

Entry Procedure: All work must be hand delivered to the Guild. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 48" on any side (including multi-panel works.) Work must be dry, suitably framed, wired and ready for hanging. No alligator clips or table top frames allowed. Plexiglas is required for all works over 20" x 28." Wraparound canvas must be printed on all sides, without staples. Non-conforming work will be rejected at the discretion of the receiving committee. All artwork must be for sale and remain until show ends. All works must be titled and have a price. The Guild receives a 33 1/3 % commission on all sales. Limit of three entries per artist, but a maximum of two works may be accepted. Submittal does not guarantee entry into the show.

Fee: Members- $15 for one entry; $25 for two entries; $35 for three entries.
Non-members- $25 for one entry; $35 for two entries; $45 for three entries.
Entry fee is non-refundable.

Insurance: Please note: The Guild of Creative Art specifically disclaims any liability for the loss, damage, or theft of any artwork exhibited or stored on its premises. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work from delivery to pick-up and return to artist. 

Delivery of Pre-Registered Art: One day only, Wednesday, February 29, 2012, noon - 7 pm.

Acceptance: Notification of work accepted for the show will be made by e-mail. If you do not have e-mail, you may call the Guild after 3 pm on Friday, March 2. The phone number is 732-741-1441. Accepted photographs may be used for publicity.

Judge: Arik Gorban - internationally published photographer with over 30 years experience.

Awards: Best in Show - $300; Best in Category (Monochrome, Color) - $200 each category; Honorable Mention medals; Bob Grunke Memorial Award for cityscape - $100; Guild Award for Artistic Innovation - $100; additional merit awards to be considered for: macro, landscape, people, places, botanical, animals & still life. All award winners will receive medals.

Pick-Up Declines: Saturday, March 3, noon - 4 pm. *

End of Show Pick-Up: Thursday, March 29, noon - 7 pm. *

* Note: There will be a $2.00 per day charge for late pick-up of declines & at end of show. Works remaining 30 days in storage will be donated to charity. No exceptions.