16th 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 16th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition. The dates for the exhibition are Friday, May 9 to Saturday, June 7 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 in the evening, Friday, May 9, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Awards will be announced at this time.
Juror: Ragnar Avery
I’ve always loved expressing myself through creative outlets, and after relocating to Kalkaska from mid-Michigan, I discovered my passion for photography, specifically landscape photography. I’ve been studying this art form since 2009 and jump at opportunities to further my education through workshops and traveling nationally and internationally.
My body of work is immersive, memorable, and impactful, and I strive to show that the world is a wonderful place to explore, enjoy, and protect. I draw inspiration from the Northern Michigan scenery, the clandestine destinations I visit, and from other artists and photographers, past and present. Huge sources of inspiration are Ansel Adams, Clyde Butcher, Michael Kenneth, and Nick Page.
One question that many artists get asked is why we create art, and my answer to that is simple: I create art because the act nurtures my soul, and the adventure to capture each photographic image enriches my life. And I hope, as a viewer, your life is enriched through experiencing my work.
The exhibition is open to any local photographers and all current members of the Charlevoix Photography Club. Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place images in each of the six categories. The juror will also select, at his 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, art must be brought to the Circle of Arts and the submission process completed on Tuesday, April 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Wednesday, April 30 from 2-4 p.m.
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
A big “THANK YOU” to Charlevoix Auto for sponsoring our 16th Annual Charlevoix Photography Club Exhibition!
Juror: Ragnar Avery
I’ve always loved expressing myself through creative outlets, and after relocating to Kalkaska from mid-Michigan, I discovered my passion for photography, specifically landscape photography. I’ve been studying this art form since 2009 and jump at opportunities to further my education through workshops and traveling nationally and internationally.
My body of work is immersive, memorable, and impactful, and I strive to show that the world is a wonderful place to explore, enjoy, and protect. I draw inspiration from the Northern Michigan scenery, the clandestine destinations I visit, and from other artists and photographers, past and present. Huge sources of inspiration are Ansel Adams, Clyde Butcher, Michael Kenneth, and Nick Page.
One question that many artists get asked is why we create art, and my answer to that is simple: I create art because the act nurtures my soul, and the adventure to capture each photographic image enriches my life. And I hope, as a viewer, your life is enriched through experiencing my work.
The exhibition is open to any local photographers and all current members of the Charlevoix Photography Club. Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place images in each of the six categories. The juror will also select, at his 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, art must be brought to the Circle of Arts and the submission process completed on Tuesday, April 29 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or Wednesday, April 30 from 2-4 p.m.
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
Submission: Submissions are subject to the following terms and conditions:
- Submitted art must be photographic in origin. The six categories are: Landscape, Flora, Black & White, Wildlife, Travel, and Creative. Categories with fewer than 5 entries may be consolidated to another category at the discretion of the Circle of Arts.
- No AI generated images will be permitted.
- 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.
- All art submitted must be on print media ready to hang. All submissions must be wired for hanging.
- At the time of registration, the artist must complete and submit a registration form. Submitted art will not be hung if the registration process is not completed.
- 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
- 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 registration application)
- Photographs may contain the artist’s watermark.
- 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.
- Art previously exhibited in any prior CPC Exhibition is not eligible for submission.
- On Friday, May 9, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the juror will present a review of images on display. He will describe what he looks for in an image and how his choices are made.
- All art must remain in the Exhibition Hall from May 9 through June 7. Exhibitors may claim their work on Monday, June 9 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 9. Make sure they have written permission to show the employees of the gallery should this be the case.
- If art is sold, the Charlevoix Circle of Arts receives 40% of the sale price.
- Registering and submitting art for the Exhibition constitutes agreement with these rules/requirements.
- Questions may be directed to Gaye Hott at [email protected]
A big “THANK YOU” to Charlevoix Auto for sponsoring our 16th Annual Charlevoix Photography Club Exhibition!
