Rochester Art Club
The Bevier Gallery, Rochester, NY
Signature Member Spring Art Exhibition
June 6 – August 9, 2025 |The Bevier Gallery, Rochester, NY
Deadline is April 28th.
1 week left to enter.
Signature Members only.
Deadline is April 28th. Signature Members only. To enter, visit:
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Deadline for entry: April 28, 2025
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show.
Were and When
The Rochester Art Club 2025 Signature Member Spring Exhibition will open at the Bevier Gallery at RIT in Booth Hall on Friday, June 6, 2025. The show will continue through Saturday, August 9, 2025. Show Reception: Saturday, June 7, 4 - 6 pm.
Show Committee
Rochester Art Club Show Chair ~ Christine Norris ~ 585.281.6951
2025 Spring Show Co-Chairs ~ Nancy Lane and Melanie Rinn Martinek
Webmaster ~ Victoria Brzustowicz
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.
Rules of Entry
- This show is open to all RAC Signature members. All entrants must be a member in good standing at the time of entry.
- 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.
- Nudes are 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 this prospectus.
- The four pieces submitted should have the maximum combined diagonal measurement of 100”, including mat and frame. Please see the diagram below if you are unsure how to do this.
- 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 Monday August 11, 2025!
- The Rochester Art Club does not anticipate damage or theft; however, neither Bevier Gallery nor 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.
We reserve the right to refuse artwork that does not follow our guidelines. It is every member’s responsibility to meet drop off and pick up times. If you cannot meet them, arrange for someone else to drop or pick up at those set times…no exceptions.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
Awards
- Best of Show Award ($150)
- Don Greiger Landscape Award ($100)
- 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 artist. The artist’s phone number will be listed with their work on a separate price list. There is no commission payable to the Bevier Gallery.
All artwork must remain on exhibit until the end of the show.
Juror for Selection and Awards
Olena Babak, olenababak.faso.com
Olena Babak is Ukrainian born, internationally recognized artist who has received awards from Plein Air Magazine, Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Art Renewal Center, Bold Brash and numerous Plein Air competitions across the country including Plein Air Easton, Door County Plein Air, Plein Air Taxes, Lighthouse Plein Air, Wayne Plein Air, Olmsted Plein Air and many more. Her work has been featured numerous times in Plein Air Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur. Olena was also a recipient of the Hudson River Fellowship, NY and her works appear in numerous publications including "Strokes of Genius" series, the "Poets and Artists: 100 Great Drawings," and the "Classicist." Formerly teaching graduate students at the Academy of Classical Design, Olena now enjoys traveling all over the country participating in Plein Air/Gallery competitions/events, and teaching workshops.
"My inspiration comes from painting in Plein Air and working from life. It is the poetry of light and constant change that makes me excited about the next painting. It can be a sunrise or sunset, constantly moving water, an ever changing harbor, a storm or a gentle morning fog... It is the fleeting moments presented by nature that captivate me the most."
Olena Babak is Ukrainian born, internationally recognized artist who has received awards from Plein Air Magazine, Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Art Renewal Center, Bold Brash and numerous Plein Air competitions across the country including Plein Air Easton, Door County Plein Air, Plein Air Taxes, Lighthouse Plein Air, Wayne Plein Air, Olmsted Plein Air and many more. Her work has been featured numerous times in Plein Air Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur. Olena was also a recipient of the Hudson River Fellowship, NY and her works appear in numerous publications including "Strokes of Genius" series, the "Poets and Artists: 100 Great Drawings," and the "Classicist." Formerly teaching graduate students at the Academy of Classical Design, Olena now enjoys traveling all over the country participating in Plein Air/Gallery competitions/events, and teaching workshops.
"My inspiration comes from painting in Plein Air and working from life. It is the poetry of light and constant change that makes me excited about the next painting. It can be a sunrise or sunset, constantly moving water, an ever changing harbor, a storm or a gentle morning fog... It is the fleeting moments presented by nature that captivate me the most."
The Bevier Gallery
RIT (Booth Hall 2600)
55 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2646
Map Directions
Gallery Hours
55 Lomb Memorial Dr
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 475-2646
Map Directions
Gallery Hours
Mon & Tues: 10 AM to 5 pm
Wed & Thurs: 10 AM to 7 pm
Friday: 10 AM to 5 pm
Saturday: 12 PM to 5 pm
Parking in Lots E/F, no pass required after 5 PM and on weekends.
Parking for delivery:
Parking for delivery:
Enter RIT’s Main Entrance off Jefferson Road, continuing straight to the welcome booth to receive a parking pass. (A pass is required weekdays before 5:00p) Leaving the booth, turn left (west) on Lomb Memorial Drive.
Turn left at Parking Lot F toward the building that says “MAGIC” in big letters. (The gallery is to the right of it.) Look for a spot in the 20-minute parking row where you’ll leave your blinkers on. Or unload your paintings at the curb before parking– we will have volunteers there to help carry them to the gallery if needed.
After parking, follow this sidewalk toward the tunnel, and the Bevier Gallery will be on your right inside the tunnel.
Turn left at Parking Lot F toward the building that says “MAGIC” in big letters. (The gallery is to the right of it.) Look for a spot in the 20-minute parking row where you’ll leave your blinkers on. Or unload your paintings at the curb before parking– we will have volunteers there to help carry them to the gallery if needed.
After parking, follow this sidewalk toward the tunnel, and the Bevier Gallery will be on your right inside the tunnel.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 16, 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 (April 28, 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 RAC or this Prospectus, please contact Christine Norris, (585.281.6951) ([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.