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Rochester Art Club
Rochester Art Club

2022 Members Fall Exhibition

November 6 – 26, 2022 Barnes & Noble, Pittsford Plaza
Deadline was October 17th. Members Only.

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Deadline for entry was October 17, 2022

Juror for Selection and Awards

Robert Heischman

Awards

  • Best of Show Award ($100 cash)
  • Rochester Art Supply Award ($50 gift card)
  • Six Juror Awards ($50 cash)
  • Six Merit Awards ($25 cash)
Only one award per member is allowed.

Entry Fees and Process

  • Up to 3 pieces may be submitted.
  • A non-refundable entry fee of $10 per piece is required.
  • In your digital image, show only the artwork, no frame.
  • Detailed information for photographing your painting as well as information on the digital entry process can be found at ShowSubmit.com under FAQ.
  • Please add [email protected] to your safe senders list to receive notification that your entry has been received.

Exhibition Requirements

  • This show is open to all RAC members (Signature and Associate).
  • All entrants must be a member in good standing as of Friday, September 30, 2022.
  • Entries must have been created within the last two years and may not have been shown at any previous RAC or other juried show within Monroe County.
  • All aspects of the entry must be the artist’s original work including subject, photography, composition, drawing and painting.
  • Entries may not be produced in any instructional class or workshop.
  • No diptych or triptych paintings, mechanical reproductions, photography, crafts or computer-generated art.
  • The three pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 72”, including matte and frame.
  • Sawtooth hangers are NOT allowed. All paintings must be dry, securely framed or gallery wrapped, and supported by picture wire only. Please make sure that your wire ends are covered with tape to prevent injuries to the hanging committee. We reserve the right to refuse framing that does not meet these guidelines.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.

Sales

All sales of paintings are to be handled by the artist. All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. Artists are responsible for their own sales tax.
Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.

Show Committee

RAC Exhibition Chair ~ Victoria Brzustowicz
Fall Show Co-Chairs ~ Jay Costanza and Loree Harpole
Webmasters ~ Anna Schmidt and Victoria Brzustowicz
Publicity ~ Steve BonDurant

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 25, 2022.

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.

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 (October 17, 2022.)
  • 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

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