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Rochester Art Club
Barnes & Noble, Rochester, NY
2024 Members Fall Exhibition
November 3 – 30, 2024 |Barnes & Noble, Rochester, NY
Deadline was October 8th.
Members Only.
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Masquerade (Pagliaccio) by Luis Alvarez Roure
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Deadline for entry was October 8, 2024
Show Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2024 6-8pm
Hours
Sunday 10am–8pm
Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm
The artist grants permission to reproduce work for digital publicity purposes. Copyright will be attributed to the artist. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in the prospectus and entry form and is your commitment to participate.
Were and When
The Rochester Art Club 2024 All Members Fall Art Exhibition will open at Barnes & Noble, 3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618 on Sunday, November 3, 2024. The show will continue through Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Show Reception
Thursday, November 7, 2024 6-8pm
Hours
Sunday 10am–8pm
Monday–Saturday 9am–9pm
Juror for Selection and Awards
Luis Alvarez Roure
"When I paint, I become a composer myself: I have the power to subtract or to add, to finish or leave unfinished. I am creating an interpretation of my subject, which makes it unique and truly mine."
Luis Alvarez Roure is an award-winning artist working in the fields of still life, portraiture, and figurative paintings. He is best known for his portraits of internationally recognized personalities such as iconic composer Philip Glass, former Chairman of The Federal Reserve Paul Volcker, acclaimed American actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, GRAMMY award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Metropolitan Opera bass/baritone and Kennedy Center's Honoree Justino Diaz, British cellist Steven Isserlis CBE, and the legendary Cuban pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz Cándido Camero, to name a few.
Luis was the recipient of the Draper Grand Prize and the People's Choice Award at the Portrait Society of America's 24th International Portrait Competition celebrated in Atlanta, Georgia, in April 2022. In 2019, he was selected as a finalist at The Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. His work is in many private and public collections, including the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery; The Museu Europeu d'Art Modern in Barcelona, Spain; The Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.; The Players of New York, New York City; and The Steinway Hall, New York City. In 2020, Luis received the title of Living Master by the Art Renewal Center.
"When I paint, I become a composer myself: I have the power to subtract or to add, to finish or leave unfinished. I am creating an interpretation of my subject, which makes it unique and truly mine."
Luis Alvarez Roure is an award-winning artist working in the fields of still life, portraiture, and figurative paintings. He is best known for his portraits of internationally recognized personalities such as iconic composer Philip Glass, former Chairman of The Federal Reserve Paul Volcker, acclaimed American actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, GRAMMY award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, Metropolitan Opera bass/baritone and Kennedy Center's Honoree Justino Diaz, British cellist Steven Isserlis CBE, and the legendary Cuban pioneer of Afro-Cuban jazz Cándido Camero, to name a few.
Luis was the recipient of the Draper Grand Prize and the People's Choice Award at the Portrait Society of America's 24th International Portrait Competition celebrated in Atlanta, Georgia, in April 2022. In 2019, he was selected as a finalist at The Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition by the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. His work is in many private and public collections, including the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery; The Museu Europeu d'Art Modern in Barcelona, Spain; The Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C.; The Players of New York, New York City; and The Steinway Hall, New York City. In 2020, Luis received the title of Living Master by the Art Renewal Center.
Entry Fee
- Up to 4 pieces may be submitted.
- A non-refundable entry fee of $30 per artist is required, which covers 1 to 4 entries.
- This entry fee is paid via credit or debit card through ShowSubmit.com. In your digital image, show only the artwork, NO FRAME.
Rules of Entry
- This show is open to all RAC members.
- All entrants must be a member in good standing as of January 1, 2024.
- 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, or under the paid mentorship of another artist.
- No diptych or triptych paintings, mechanical reproductions, photography, crafts or computer-generated art.
- 3-D art is acceptable for this show IF it can hang on the wall. No pedestals.
- Nudes are NOT acceptable for this show.
- All paintings must be dry, securely framed or gallery wrapped, and supported by picture wire only.
- Sawtooth hangers are NOT allowed.
- Please make sure that your wire ends are covered with tape to prevent injuries to the hanging committee.
- Fill out and attach labels on the last page of the prospectus (download link below).
- The four pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 80”, including matte and frame. Please see the diagram on page 4 of the prospectus if you are unsure how to do this.
We reserve the right to refuse artwork that does not meet these guidelines. It is every member’s responsibility to note important drop off and pick up dates and times and to find another member or a friend/family member to drop off and pick up for them at those set times if they cannot do so themselves. No exceptions.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
Awards
- Best of Show Award ($150).
- Rochester Picture Framing Award ($100 Rochester Picture Framing gift card)
- Rochester Art Supply Award ($50 Rochester Art Supply gift card).
- 6 Juror Awards ($50).
- 6 Merit Awards ($25).
Only one award per member is allowed.
Sales
Work may be for sale; NFS is allowed.
All sales of paintings are to be handled by the individual artist.
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. This means artwork MAY NOT be picked up BEFORE the pickup time or AFTER the pickup time on Sunday December 1, 2024!
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show. This means artwork MAY NOT be picked up BEFORE the pickup time or AFTER the pickup time on Sunday December 1, 2024!
Show Committee
Rochester Art Club Show Chair ~ Christine Norris ~ 585.281.6951
2024 Fall Show Co-Chairs ~ Suzi Zefting-Kuhn and Pat DeLuca
Webmaster ~ Victoria Brzustowicz
Publicity ~ Steve BonDurant
Please Note
The Rochester Art Club does not anticipate damage or theft; however, neither Barnes & Noble or Rochester Art Club is liable for loss, damage, or theft of art works during any phase of this exhibit.
The artist grants permission to reproduce work for digital publicity purposes. Copyright will be attributed to the artist. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all conditions set forth in the prospectus and entry form and is your commitment to participate.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on October 18, 2024.
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 (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
- 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 8, 2024.)
- 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.
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