Inspiration
A Members Salon
January 9 to February 4, 2023
Digital Submissions Due: Thursday, January 5, at Midnight
Artwork Drop off: Saturday, January 7, 10am-1pm and Sunday, January 8, 10am-1pm
Reception: Saturday, January 21, 3:00-5:00 pm
Artwork Pick up: Saturday , February 4, 10am-1pm and Sunday, February 5, 10am-1pm
Theme and Description
Artist’s work in many types of media, but we all have something in common and that is the creative spark and desire that drives us. Inspiration can come from an idea we may get in the middle of the night, or from a beautiful scene that captures a moment in time like the sunrise over the ocean. This spark may also originate from a statement or feeling we wish the viewer to get when viewing our work.
This Members Salon show is about the artist, you, and what inspires and ignites your creative thoughts and process. Each artist has their own uniqueness and qualities, which always appear in their work and gives us all a glimpse into their world. This Salon will highlight each artist and give us a touch of that inspiration through their work.
RATIONALE FOR THE THEME
Often we see a piece of art and do not know the meaning or inspiration behind the piece. The salon style show is where artists can exchange ideas, receive and give criticism, with other artists and observers. Amuse or be amused. Bond, network and be inspired.
Conditions:
How to photograph your work:
- Open to: artist members of all ages
- Open to paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media and sculpture
- 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
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: $25 for first entry, $5 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]
