Guild of Creative Art
Guild of Creative Art

EyeSights 2025

Open Photography Exhibition March 1 – 26, 2025 Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, NJ
Deadline is January 31st. 11 weeks left to enter. Open to Photography Only.
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Deadline for entry: January 31, 2025
If you are new to ShowSubmit please read this first.
The advantage of registering and having your own account is access to your entry history. You will be able to view past entries, acceptance status, download documents, and view prospectuses for past and current shows you’ve entered. For the current show, you may edit your entry as much as needed, up until the deadline.

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.
Allowed:
  • A phone that takes pictures is a camera – allowed;
Not 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.
The Guild has the right to reject objectionable and non-conforming images.

Collaborative Entry

Entries created in collaboration with another artist are acceptable. However, the entry will be considered as one entry for only ONE artist and will count towards the total allowable entries for that artist. Additionally, in the event the collaborative entry is accepted and receives an award, only one medal will be presented. Only that artist's name will be displayed online. However, for the live Gallery show in Shrewbury, including both names may be considered.

Multi-part Entry

An artist may submit a multi-part entry, such as a diptych or triptych, as in telling a story, or related subject matter. In this case, the group will count as a single entry, will be displayed together with one title tag, will have one sale price for the complete group, and cannot be separated for sale. The group together must not exceed 48″ on any side, including the frames. The JPG submitted must be a photo of the group together.

Entry Procedure

All entries must be submitted online as digital jpg image files. The judges will review the digital jpg images to select those suitable for conditional acceptance to exhibit in the show. The final award judging will be based on the actual artwork on display in the exhibit. Up to 3 works may be submitted. Based on the judges’ decision and subject to exhibit space availability, all of your entries may be accepted.

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.
If during registration for the 2025 EyeSights Show, a non-member elects to become a Guild member, the membership will be good for one year. See our website www.guildofcreativeart.org for membership details and privileges.

Entry fee is non-refundable.

Acceptance

Initial judging will be based on the JPG images submitted. By February 10 the judges will have made their decisions regarding which entries are conditionally accepted into the exhibit. Final acceptance is contingent on the JPG you submitted being an accurate representation of the work you deliver, have excellent print quality, and meet all of the requirements described in this Prospectus.

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

Please note: The Guild of Creative Art specifically disclaims any liability for the loss, damage, or theft of any artwork exhibited or stored on its premises. Artists are responsible for ensuring their own work from delivery to pick-up and return to artist.

Judges

Robert and Elisabeth McKay, own & operate McKay Imaging Photography, Red Bank, NJ.

Click HERE for judges Bio & Statement.

Awards

$200 Best in Color
$200 Best in Monochrome
$100 Alice Tendler Memorial Award for Artistic Innovation
$100 Al Goldstein Award for Landscape
$100 H. Jeffrey Leonard Memorial Award for Action
$100 Bob Grunke Memorial Award for Street Photograph (Urban)
$100 Jane Fitzgerald Award for Wildlife Photograph
$100 Lorraine Ravner Memorial Award for Monochrome Photograph
$100 Beatrice Rappaport Memorial Award for Nature Photograph
$100 Bob Warwick Memorial Award for Pet Photograph
$100 Ken De Blieu Memorial Award for Portraiture
$100 each Silver Awards for Excellence in: Animals, Botanical, People & Places
10 Bronze Achievement Awards (medals only)
Awards subject to change. Additional awards to be announced. All award winners will receive medals.

The judge will make awards based on the actual framed artwork submitted, not on the JPG.

Artist’s Release

Artist agrees that accepted works may be used for publicity.

End of Show Pick-Up

Thursday, March 27, noon – 7 pm ONLY.

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

For questions about the Guild or this prospectus, please contact: [email protected]. For technical support, please see the Support section below.

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 tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History (Accepted works will be notated by a green check.)

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

  • Submit your original JPEG image files.
  • Crop out all parts of the photo that are not the actual work; do not show mat, frame, etc, only the work itself.
  • Image must be displayed right side up.
  • You do not need to resize your image files.
  • You do not need to rename your image files.

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 the entry process or this website please contact ShowSubmit Support at [email protected]. We will get back to you between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. You can also view the Support Center, Entry Guide, or our FAQ.