THE HANDMADE PHOTOGRAPH
February 9 to March 12, 2022

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Digital Submissions Due: Friday, February 4, at Midnight
Artwork Drop off:  Sunday, February 6, 10am-1pm and Monday, February 7, 10am-1pm
Reception: Saturday, February 12,  5:00-7:00 pm 
Artwork Pick up:  Sunday, March 13, 10am-1pm​ and Monday, March 14, 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

 THEME AND DESCRIPTION
Alternative photographic processes—ones that challenge the aesthetics and methods of the 20th century photograph—have made 21st century photography a dynamic art form. This exhibit invites all photographers and artists who use non-standard methods for crafting photo-based works to share their creations. These can take to form of digital collages, painted, woven, or embroidered photos, cyanotypes, ambrotypes, photograms, photo collages, manipulated Polaroids, photo quilts, handmade books, and photos printed on objects. No longer is the “perfect moment” photograph considered the height of the art. Instead the methods and materials of alternative photographic processes emphasize the constructedness not only of the physical object but also of the reality the camera supposedly captures.

For examples of alternative photographic techniques check out the website 
www.alternativephotography.com
or search "Alternative Photography" on Pinterest

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Conditions:

• Open to: artists of all ages
• Open to: all media that incorporates some form of alternative photography or image capture; photographic images that are manipulated or modified or use alternative printing techniques.
• 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:

• 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:

• 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]

Registration