EQUINOX
March 16 to April 16, 2022
Digital Submissions Due: Friday, March 11, at Midnight
Artwork Drop off: Sunday, March 13, 10am-1pm and Monday, March 14, 10am-1pm
Reception: Saturday, March 19, 5:00-7:00 pm
Artwork Pick up: Sunday, April 17, 10am-1pm and Monday, April 18, 10am-1pm
March 16 to April 16, 2022
Digital Submissions Due: Friday, March 11, at Midnight
Artwork Drop off: Sunday, March 13, 10am-1pm and Monday, March 14, 10am-1pm
Reception: Saturday, March 19, 5:00-7:00 pm
Artwork Pick up: Sunday, April 17, 10am-1pm and Monday, April 18, 10am-1pm
THIS IS A NON-JURIED EXHIBIT. ALL ENTRIES THAT FIT THE SHOW'S THEME ARE ACCEPTED.
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SEPARATE NOTIFICATION OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE: JUST DROP OFF YOUR WORKS ON THE DROP-OFF DATES
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SEPARATE NOTIFICATION OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE: JUST DROP OFF YOUR WORKS ON THE DROP-OFF DATES
THEME AND DESCRIPTION
Emergence Rebirth Equality Awakening Celebration Balance
The Vernal Equinox (around March 20th) marks the first day of spring across the Northern Hemisphere. There is an awakening with both celebrations and relief, a sense of renewal as the daylight grows longer and banishes the dark. It is a time to sow seeds, clean out the debris of winter, and believe in the unseen powers that bring forth new life. It’s no wonder we rejoice with the increase in sunlight and all the evidence of our awakening world. This is an exhibit to celebrate light, spring, and renewal and is open to all interpretations of these ideas.
Equinox is derived from the Latin aequinoctium, from aequus (equal) and nox (night). On the day of an equinox, daytime and nighttime are of approximately equal duration all over the planet. The Equinox itself is a moment--a Stillpoint, the moment at which the center of the visible Sun is directly above the equator. That moment of perfect balance stands between the energies of Winter and the shift into Spring.
The 2022 Equinox is March 20th and Easter is April 4. These two events share themes of renewal and rebirth, a sense that the world is being reborn or is recovering from darker days. The opening reception will feature a Spring Equinox ceremony.
For examples of Equinox imagery search "Vernal Equinox" or "Spring Equinox" on Pinterest
This word cloud can help you get inspirations for your entries.
Emergence Rebirth Equality Awakening Celebration Balance
The Vernal Equinox (around March 20th) marks the first day of spring across the Northern Hemisphere. There is an awakening with both celebrations and relief, a sense of renewal as the daylight grows longer and banishes the dark. It is a time to sow seeds, clean out the debris of winter, and believe in the unseen powers that bring forth new life. It’s no wonder we rejoice with the increase in sunlight and all the evidence of our awakening world. This is an exhibit to celebrate light, spring, and renewal and is open to all interpretations of these ideas.
Equinox is derived from the Latin aequinoctium, from aequus (equal) and nox (night). On the day of an equinox, daytime and nighttime are of approximately equal duration all over the planet. The Equinox itself is a moment--a Stillpoint, the moment at which the center of the visible Sun is directly above the equator. That moment of perfect balance stands between the energies of Winter and the shift into Spring.
The 2022 Equinox is March 20th and Easter is April 4. These two events share themes of renewal and rebirth, a sense that the world is being reborn or is recovering from darker days. The opening reception will feature a Spring Equinox ceremony.
For examples of Equinox imagery search "Vernal Equinox" or "Spring Equinox" on Pinterest
This word cloud can help you get inspirations for your entries.
Conditions:
How to photograph your work:
- Open to: artists of all ages
- Open to: all media.
- Entered images will be also be displayed on the BAC website.
- A maximum of 3 works may be submitted.
How to photograph your work:
- Create sharp, properly lit, correctly named, and correctly sized images of your entries with these specifications:
- The images should be jpegs (no other format: NOT a tiff, heic, gif, or png). Video entires can be represented by a still image.
- Resize your image to 1000-1200 pixels on the largest size.
- Change the resolution to 72 DPI (not 90, not 150, not 300)
- The resulting image should be less than 1MB
- If you don't understand how to do any of this, consult this page:
How to name your image files:
Name your image files properly before you add them to the entry form:
Name your image files properly before you add them to the entry form:
- Yourfirstname-Yourlastname-Title.jpeg
- Do not add any other information to your image name. PLEASE name your image the way we ask. It helps us keep track of entries, create wall labels, and create our online slide shows.
To Enter:
- Fill out the entry form below and attach your images to it. Read the instruction in the blue box above if you do not understand how to correctly photograph your art.
Entry Fees:
Delivering Works:
Sales and Commission:
Art sold is subject to a 25% commission fee for members and 40% for non-members. Sales tax will be added to the price of work sold. Remittance of NJ Sales Tax will be handled by BAC. All artists with sales commissions of $600 or more per calendar year are required to furnish their SS# or Tax ID# to Belmar Arts. A 1099-MISC for taxable income will be issued by Belmar Arts for sales commissions of $600 or higher. Commissions are paid at the close of the show.
Liability disclaimer:
BAC will make every effort to treat your artwork with care. However, work is submitted at the artist’s risk. BAC and the exhibit directors, curators, installers, or gallery sitters will not be held liable for lost or damaged work. Artists are responsible for insuring their work from delivery to pick-up.
Media/Press Release:
BAC reserves the right to use digital images of exhibited artworks for the purpose of promotion of this exhibit and BAC on social media, websites, and advertising.
Late Pick-up Penalty: If you cannot pick up your work during the advertised time, you must arrange for someone else to pick it up. Work left beyond two weeks after the advertised pick-up date will be considered abandoned. Abandoned work will become the property of the BAC and will be sold to benefit the BAC.
Questions: Please contact BAC at [email protected]
- BAC members: $20 for first entry, $5 each additional entry
- Non-members: $30 for first entry, $10 each additional entry
- Membership may be purchased or renewed at checkout. All show entry fees are non-refundable and payment must be received before your entry is processed.
Delivering Works:
- Your work must be hand-delivered to the BAC, 608 River Rd, Belmar, NJ 07719 on the Drop Off Dates. The BAC is not equipped to receive or return parcels sent by mail or delivery service.
- Your art work should be wired for hanging and the framing (if used) should be secure (not wobbly, not ready to fall apart, not likely to disassemble if someone looks at it crossly).
- A 25 lb. maximum weight for work intended to be hung on the walls including hardware and/or armature.
- Three-dimensional work can be freestanding or displayed on a pedestal. You do not need to provide a pedestal unless a special size is needed. All three-dimensional work must be able to be lifted by one person.
- Contact us if you have special media needs (video, audio, electrical power, etc).
Sales and Commission:
Art sold is subject to a 25% commission fee for members and 40% for non-members. Sales tax will be added to the price of work sold. Remittance of NJ Sales Tax will be handled by BAC. All artists with sales commissions of $600 or more per calendar year are required to furnish their SS# or Tax ID# to Belmar Arts. A 1099-MISC for taxable income will be issued by Belmar Arts for sales commissions of $600 or higher. Commissions are paid at the close of the show.
Liability disclaimer:
BAC will make every effort to treat your artwork with care. However, work is submitted at the artist’s risk. BAC and the exhibit directors, curators, installers, or gallery sitters will not be held liable for lost or damaged work. Artists are responsible for insuring their work from delivery to pick-up.
Media/Press Release:
BAC reserves the right to use digital images of exhibited artworks for the purpose of promotion of this exhibit and BAC on social media, websites, and advertising.
Late Pick-up Penalty: If you cannot pick up your work during the advertised time, you must arrange for someone else to pick it up. Work left beyond two weeks after the advertised pick-up date will be considered abandoned. Abandoned work will become the property of the BAC and will be sold to benefit the BAC.
Questions: Please contact BAC at [email protected]
