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EyeSights 2025
Open Photography Exhibition March 1 – 26, 2025 |Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, NJ
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Before proceeding, click this link for a quick guide to the entry process: Entry Guide
Eligibility
- Open to all photographers working in traditional, digital or combination of both.
- Entry and judging categories: Monochrome and Color photography. No photographs previously shown at the Guild will be accepted.
- All elements in a composite image must be the original work of the submitting artist and may not incorporate photographic elements produced by anyone else. No mixed media.
- All entries must have originated with a camera. However, computer generated textures and other software enhancements may be used to complement the photographic image.
- A phone that takes pictures is a camera – allowed;
- A computer generated image is not a camera – not allowed;
- A stock photo is a photo taken by someone else – not allowed.
- An image, or an element in an image, that is AI generated – not allowed.
Collaborative Entry
Multi-part Entry
Entry Procedure
Do not include the artist’s initials or signature in the image; doing so may cause the work to be disqualified.
Entry Fees
- Up to 3 works may be submitted.
- Guild Members: $20 for one entry; $30 for two entries; $40 for three entries.
- Non-members: $40 for one entry; $50 for two entries; $60 for three entries.
Acceptance
Delivery of Conditionally Accepted Artwork
- All work must be hand delivered to the Guild on Wednesday, February 26, between noon and 7 pm, to Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ 07702.
- No work may be delivered before or after that date and times.
- Works must not exceed 48″ on any side, including the frame (and including multi-panel works).
- Works must be suitably framed, wired and ready for hanging. No alligator clips or table top frames allowed.
- Framed pieces over 36″ in any direction (including the frame outer dimensions) normally displayed under glass must have Plexiglas instead of glass.
- Wraparound canvas must be printed on all sides, without staples.
- Work intended to be hung on the walls shall not exceed a maximum weight of 25 pounds.
- Non-conforming work will be rejected at the discretion of the receiving committee.
- All artwork must be for sale and remain until the show ends. The Guild receives a 33 1/3 % commission on all sales.
Insurance
Judges
Click HERE for judges Bio & Statement.
Awards
$100 Ken De Blieu Memorial Award for Portraiture
Artist’s Release
End of Show Pick-Up
Note: There will be a $2.00 per day charge for late pick-up. Works remaining 30 days in storage will be donated to charity. No exceptions.
Questions
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on February 10, 2025.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (January 31, 2025.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
For questions about GCA or this Prospectus, please contact Michael ([email protected]).
For technical support or entry questions, first check our Help Center or Entry Guide. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.