15th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition
The Charlevoix Photography Club, Inc. (CPC), in cooperation with the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, is pleased to accept submissions for its 15th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition. The dates for the exhibition are Friday, May 31 to Saturday, June 15 at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, located at 109 Clinton Street, Charlevoix, Michigan. Circle of Arts hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday. An opening reception will be held Friday, May 31st, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Awards will be announced at this time.
Juror: Karen Walker
Karen Walker was born and raised in Northern Lower Michigan and has pursued art and photography since childhood. In 1992, Karen opened a photography studio in East Jordan specializing in portraits and weddings. She has since escaped the confines of a brick-and-mortar studio to explore various interests including fine art and writing. Recently, Karen has focused on creating digital art and photo restorations.
Karen has won many state and national awards for her work, most recently she was named Artist of the Year by Professional Photographers of Michigan. Karen has earned the titles Master Photographer, Master Artist, and Photographic Craftsman from Professional Photographers of America. She is a past president of Professional Photographers of Michigan, Jordan River Arts Council, and East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.
The exhibition is open to all current members of the Charlevoix Photography Club and others who wish to participate (excluding professional photographers). Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place images in each of the six categories. The juror will also select, at her discretion, images deemed appropriate for Honorable Mention.
A distinguishing feature of the CPC Exhibition is that all accepted entries are juried while hanging in the exhibition hall. To enter the Exhibition, ready to hang art must be brought to the Circle of Arts and the submission process completed on Tuesday, May 21 2:00-4:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Submitted art must be photographic in origin. The six categories are: Landscape, Flora, Wildlife, People, Black & White, and Macro. Categories with fewer than 5 entries may be consolidated to another category at the discretion of the Circle of Arts.
2. No AI generated images will be permitted.
3. To enter the juried CPC Exhibition, a non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required for current CPC members and $40 for non-members. This fee covers two entries. Entries will be limited to four images per artist. The artist may purchase an additional two entries in the juried exhibition for a fee of $10 per image.
4. All art submitted must be on print media ready to hang. At the time of registration, the artist must complete and submit an entry form. Submitted art will not be hung if the registration process is not completed.
5. The registration form will be sent to each club member via email. Non-members may access it on the club’s webpage: www.charlevoixphotographyclub.org
6. For each image registered, the artist must provide name, phone number, image title, category and selling price affixed to the back of the image prior to drop off. (Forms provided on the application)
7. Photographs may contain the artist’s watermark.
8. Neither the CPC nor the Charlevoix Circle of Arts (including members, volunteers, and employees) will be responsible for any damage to any art submitted. It is suggested that photographers carry separate insurance.
9. Art previously exhibited in any prior CPC Exhibition is not eligible for submission.
10. On Friday, May 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the juror will present a review of images on display. She will describe what she looks for in an image and how her choices are made.
11. All art must remain in the Exhibition Hall from May 31 through June 15. Exhibitors may claim their work on Monday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Please arrange for someone else to pick up your work if you are unable to be there on June 17. Make sure they have written permission to show the employees of the gallery should this be the case.
12. If art is sold, the Charlevoix Circle of Arts receives 40% of the sale price.
13. Registering and submitting art for the Exhibition constitutes agreement with these rules/requirements.
14. Questions may be directed to Gaye Hott at [email protected]
A big “THANK YOU” to Charlevoix Auto for sponsoring our 15th Annual Charlevoix Photography Club Exhibition!
Juror: Karen Walker
Karen Walker was born and raised in Northern Lower Michigan and has pursued art and photography since childhood. In 1992, Karen opened a photography studio in East Jordan specializing in portraits and weddings. She has since escaped the confines of a brick-and-mortar studio to explore various interests including fine art and writing. Recently, Karen has focused on creating digital art and photo restorations.
Karen has won many state and national awards for her work, most recently she was named Artist of the Year by Professional Photographers of Michigan. Karen has earned the titles Master Photographer, Master Artist, and Photographic Craftsman from Professional Photographers of America. She is a past president of Professional Photographers of Michigan, Jordan River Arts Council, and East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.
The exhibition is open to all current members of the Charlevoix Photography Club and others who wish to participate (excluding professional photographers). Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place images in each of the six categories. The juror will also select, at her discretion, images deemed appropriate for Honorable Mention.
A distinguishing feature of the CPC Exhibition is that all accepted entries are juried while hanging in the exhibition hall. To enter the Exhibition, ready to hang art must be brought to the Circle of Arts and the submission process completed on Tuesday, May 21 2:00-4:00 p.m. or Wednesday, May 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. Submitted art must be photographic in origin. The six categories are: Landscape, Flora, Wildlife, People, Black & White, and Macro. Categories with fewer than 5 entries may be consolidated to another category at the discretion of the Circle of Arts.
2. No AI generated images will be permitted.
3. To enter the juried CPC Exhibition, a non-refundable registration fee of $25 is required for current CPC members and $40 for non-members. This fee covers two entries. Entries will be limited to four images per artist. The artist may purchase an additional two entries in the juried exhibition for a fee of $10 per image.
4. All art submitted must be on print media ready to hang. At the time of registration, the artist must complete and submit an entry form. Submitted art will not be hung if the registration process is not completed.
5. The registration form will be sent to each club member via email. Non-members may access it on the club’s webpage: www.charlevoixphotographyclub.org
6. For each image registered, the artist must provide name, phone number, image title, category and selling price affixed to the back of the image prior to drop off. (Forms provided on the application)
7. Photographs may contain the artist’s watermark.
8. Neither the CPC nor the Charlevoix Circle of Arts (including members, volunteers, and employees) will be responsible for any damage to any art submitted. It is suggested that photographers carry separate insurance.
9. Art previously exhibited in any prior CPC Exhibition is not eligible for submission.
10. On Friday, May 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the juror will present a review of images on display. She will describe what she looks for in an image and how her choices are made.
11. All art must remain in the Exhibition Hall from May 31 through June 15. Exhibitors may claim their work on Monday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. Please arrange for someone else to pick up your work if you are unable to be there on June 17. Make sure they have written permission to show the employees of the gallery should this be the case.
12. If art is sold, the Charlevoix Circle of Arts receives 40% of the sale price.
13. Registering and submitting art for the Exhibition constitutes agreement with these rules/requirements.
14. Questions may be directed to Gaye Hott at [email protected]
A big “THANK YOU” to Charlevoix Auto for sponsoring our 15th Annual Charlevoix Photography Club Exhibition!
