2022 Best of Show
A Banner Day by Kathy Callahan
A REGIONAL, JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT
MURRAY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
206 South 4th Street
April 14 - May 6
Awards announced at the Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau @ Art Hop on April 15th.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER/PAY ONLINE!
2022 Youth 1st Place
Perching Bird by Madelyn Tutor
SCHEDUULE
March 15 / Deadline to enter / digital entries, forms & fees.
March 29 / Notifications sent via email.
April 11 / 10:00am - 4:00pm / Accepted work delivered to Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau
April 20 - May 5 / PROOFS, Murray CVB, 206 S. 4th St, Open Mon-Fri 9-4.
April 15 / Reception and Awards / Art Hop
May 8 / 10:00-4:00 / Pick up work from Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau
ELIGIBILITY & SPECIFICATIONS
Participation is open to all interested, divided into two categories: YOUTH (student artists 18 years and younger) and ADULT.
Only photographic processes will be accepted. Work must be original and have been completed in the past 3 years and not previously exhibited in a juried MAG exhibition.
Work must be ready for gallery presentation. Presentation will be considered as a factor in the awards process. If actual piece does not meet presentation standards of quality of digital expectations, the juror has the right to refuse entry.
Each exhibited piece must be labeled on the back, corresponding to entry form information.
All work must remain in the exhibition for entire length of show.
Artists must be able to deliver and retrieve work on said dates.
JUROR - Glenn Hall
Glenn Hall Photography is based in the Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky area, focusing on commercial advertising, corporate, annual report and editorial portrait, working with a diverse client base while maintaining a consistent vision. Coming from a film based foundation, Glenn brings experience to digital media with a background on location and in the studio. For additional information:
ENTRY FEES & INSTRUCTIONS
Entry fee is $20 for one or two entries, and $7 for each additional entry.
Youth / student entry fee is $10 for two entries and $5 for each additional entry.
Fees may be paid by check, (delivered to MAG or mail along with entry form to 500 N 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071), cash OR pay & fill out entry form online at our website murrayartguild.org.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
If paying by check, entry form should accompany digital image email, or be included with fee payment.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER/PAY ONLINE!
OR
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORMS TO MAIL
SUBMISSIONS
There is no limit on the number of entries. All entries will be selected from digital images submitted as email attachments. It is to the artist’s advantage to submit high quality images. File format must be JPG, at least 300dpi but not exceed 8MB.
Each file name should contain title, and framed image size (ex: “Night” 24”x 36”).
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:
magentries@gmail.com
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SALES
Sales are encouraged. MAG’s commission is 25% for members and 35% for non members. Please include commission in your sale price. There will be no price changes after acceptance. MAG will process all sales, including sales tax. Payment to artists for artwork sold is made through the Art Market with checks issued at the end of the quarter.
AWARDS
Awards will be assigned by the juror and include the following: Best of Show $300, Second $200, Third $100. For Youth Division: Jr. First Place $50, 2 Honorable Mentions $25.
SELECTION
Juror will make selections from digital images. Awards will be assigned from digital images, or actual work at time of installation based on juror’s discretion.
DISCLAIMER / LIABILITY
Proofs in a juried exhibition. There is no assurance implied that any given entry will be accepted into the show. The Murray Art Guild will take the utmost care in the handling of all artwork but cannot be responsible for loss or damage to any artwork during the exhibition period.
DELIVERY / RETRIEVAL
Accepted, installation ready, work should be delivered to Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau (206 South 4th Street, Murray, KY) (see SCHEDULE for details). Work may be shipped prior to installation date to Murray Art Guild 500 N 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071. Please alert MAG office of intentions. Works may be picked up at the close of the show (see above SCHEDULE for details). Failure to pick up on designated day will result in a penalty of $10/day for 30 days. Any work not picked up after 30 days will be considered abandoned.
EXHIBITION VENUES
This year the exhibit will at the Murray Cultural and Visitors Bureau (206 South 4th St).
ACCESSIBILITY
MAG events and exhibitions are open to all interested persons without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin or disability.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS TO:
magentries@gmail.com
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