13 x 19 Annual Photography Exhibition

 Pick-up June 8 and 9
10am - 1 pm
Sorry for any confusion with the pickup date.

​Opening Reception
May 4, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Congratulations to the accepted artists!

Scott Basen Joy
Scott Basen Mother and Child
Scott BasenThe Embrace 
Scott BasenTroika
Marianne Carlsen Barista
Marianne Carlsen Head Lines
Marianne Carlsen Welcome Break
Marianne Carlsen Wildlife Freedom
Fred Decovsky A Tree Grows in Morocco
Susan DeLand Jump For Joy
Bob Dowd Waiting for the Sun
Steven Kushner Alone
Steven Kushner Hands For Peace
Steven Kushner Morning Light
Steven Kushner Rebirth
Steven Kushner Reflections
Sarah McGovern Girl at Asakusa Kannon Temple
Sarah McGovern Yellowstone Coyote
Sarah McGovern Don't Leave Your Luggage Unattended
Sarah McGovern Day at the Beach
Barbara Mele Under Construction
Barbara Mele Preening
Barbara Mele Swoosh
Barbara Mele Morning Alleluia
Kevin C Rau Through the Glass
Kevin C Rau Trinity Episcopal Church, Mackinac Island
John Regan Dichotomy
John Regan Red River valley 3 views
John Regan Fall from my dock
Michael Reynolds Blue Tower
Michael Reynolds Daybreak View
Michael Reynolds Dragonfly Sunning
Michael Reynolds Intersection of Darkeness
Michael  Reynolds Vintage Ferry
louis rissland Rocky Waters
louis rissland Shell Game
Larry Ross Tic Tac Toe
Larry Ross Headlights from the Past
Irina Shoyhet Braving the Edge
Irina Shoyhet Eclipsed Intimacies
Irina Shoyhet Rainbow Rhapsody
Irina Shoyhet Braving the Edge
Kevin Spyker Abondoned Home
Darren Sussman Smoke in the Valley
Darren Sussman Burn
Darren Sussman Windswept
Adrienne Tully Well, hello there
David Womelsdorf Naked Cowboy
David Womelsdorf Proud and Strong 

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Back by popular demand, the Juried Photography Exhibition 13 x 19 is exclusively for photographers and with an open theme.
 
The open theme allows photographers to be imaginative, creative and push their personal boundaries when submitting their images.
 
All prints will be displayed in a simple and refined way allowing the subject of the photograph to be the focus of this exhibition.
The only requirement is that your image is presented on 13 x 19 paper.
13 x 19 is a 3:2 aspect ratio, questions contact Visions for guidance.
 
Prizes of over $1,000 will be awarded .
Acceptance into this juried exhibition is not guaranteed.  
No more than 50 images will be accepted for this exhibition.

  Our Jurors 

Maggie McChesney has worked in the art and framing industry for 24 years. She is the owner and operator of Jersey Shore Moments Fine Art Gallery and enjoys selling art and creative-custom framing to many happy clients.  Graduate of Kean University with a BA in Recreation Administration. Art and recreation classes were always the favorite throughout the years.

Activities and hobbies beyond work including bicycling, candle making, walking, photography, and paddling the local waters.  Some death-defying feats from the past include scuba diving to the depth 94 feet in the Florida Gulf Stream 26 miles east of the Sebastian Inlet and jumping out of perfectly sound airplane at Allaire.
 
Maggie has hosted many fine art events at her gallery and off-site over the years and looks forward to seeing all the talented submissions to this year's 13x19 Photography Exhibition.
 

 
Brenda is a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher and breathwork facilitator, committed to guiding individuals towards holistic wellness and self-discovery. She leads classes throughout Monmouth County and at the Belmar Arts Center.

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Online Submissions is now open
Digital Submissions Close: April 24, @ 11:59pm

Delivery of conditionally accepted work for jurying:

• Saturday, April 27, 10:00am-1:00pm

Juried acceptance posted:  Tuesday  April 30

Non-accepted pieces can be picked up on Thursday April 27  and/or Saturday  April 29 during “regular” gallery hours 11-3pm.

Opening Reception:​  May 4, 3:00 - 5:00pm

Pick-up artwork:

• 10am - 1 pm
  Sorry for any confusion with the pickup date. Pick-up June 8 and 9.
  

Entry guideline:

• Open to artists of all ages
• All entries must be original photographs by the photographer and not previously exhibited at the BAC
• Entries MUST be authentic photography originating with a camera
• NO composites
• NO computer generated images
• NO AI (Artificial Intelligence) images
• A maximum of 5 entries by each photographer
• Do not put signatures, watermarks, or other identifying information on your entries. They will not be accepted
• Acceptance into this exhibit is not guaranteed
• On-line submissions will NOT be juried – they are for reference only
• Your print MUST be presented on 13 x 19 paper
  • NO matte
  • NO frame
  • JUST a print presented on 13 x 19 paper
  • MUST be a high quality print
  • NO watermarks/signatures on prints
• Delivery of your prints for jurying:
  • Saturday, April 27, 10:00am 1:00pm
• If you are mailing prints it is your responsibility to have them to the BAC by 1:00pm, April 27
• No prints WILL BE ACCEPTED that have not been submitted on-line by midnight April 24
• All prints that are juried and accepted for installation will be framed by the BAC in 13 x 19 frames
• A maximum of two entries will be accepted of each photographer.
• All prints on display will be priced at $125
• We will be accepting and installing no more than 50 photographs for this exhibition
• Jurors decisions is final.
• Acceptance into exhibition is not guaranteed.
  

• To Enter:
• To enter, fill out the entry form below and submit a clear image for each entry. The image can be a jpeg, png, or tiff. To resize your image, open it in an image processing program and change the dimensions to between 800–1200 pixels on the largest side.  Do NOT submit thumbnails (less than 800×800 pixels).  Change the resolution to 72dpi. Make sure the resulting file size is less than 1mb.
• NAME YOUR IMAGE THIS WAY (PLEASE):  Name your image file BEFORE you upload it to the entry form using this format:
  yourlastname  yourfirstname title
  
• Do not add any other information to your image name.

Entry Fees:

• BAC members: $35 for first entry and $15 for all additional entries
• Non-members: $40 for first entry and $20 for all additional entries
• 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.
• All photographs in this exhibit must be available for sale, through the BAC, at the price of $125/print

To Enter:

• To enter, fill out the entry form below and submit a clear image for each entry.
  • The image MUST be a jpeg (no other format: export it as a jpeg).
  • To resize your image, open it in an image processing program and change the dimensions to between 1000–1200 pixels on the largest side. 
  • Change the resolution to 72dpi. Make sure the resulting file size is less than 1mb.
• Name your image file BEFORE you upload it to the entry form using this format:
• Yourlastname Yourfirstname Title  

Delivering Works:

• Your work must be hand-delivered to the BAC, 608 River Rd, Belmar, NJ 07719.  
• If you would like to mail your photograph please mail to Coastal Pixels, 37 East End Avenue, Avon-By-The-Sea, NJ  07717. If you want it returned you must include return postage.

 

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 Art Show Committee 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 sole 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]

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