Art through the Lens - Photography Show

Art through the Lens - Photography Show 

Key Dates

·       Show Dates:  January 10 - February 2, 2025

·       Registration open:  November 25 - December 13, 2024

·       Drop off:  Monday, January 6, 9am-11am

·       Reception: Sunday, January 12, 12pm-3pm

·       Pick Up Unsold Artwork:  Monday, February 3, 9:00am - 11:00am 

Theme "Art through the Lens"

MAA is pleased to be co-hosting, in conjunction with Bender Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Washington Goldman Art Gallery in Rockville, a new and exciting exhibition and sale of fine art photography. 

MAA is excited to offer a select group of member photographers a unique opportunity to showcase a collection of their fine art photographic works. Our artist photographers intentionally use the camera as a medium to express their creative vision, going beyond simply capturing a scene and instead aiming to convey a concept, emotion, or idea through the image -- rather than documenting reality. 

Show Prospectus: Please read the SHOW PROSPECTUS  for registration details and show requirements.

Eligible Media:  

• 2D  Photography artwork:   All 2D photographic artwork must meet MAA framing requirements and wiring standards. See Show Prospectus for details on identifying limited editions and open editions prints. 

Number and size of Photographs in Collection :  Selected group of photographers has been invited to submit fine art photographs as a collection for this show. 

• Photographers are to submit 5 photographs as a collection. Each collection must include at 2 works as large scale photographs of no less that 30" and up to 42" on any side (that could be a 24x36" or a 20x30") to include frame.  The other 3 works in the collection maybe of any size the photographer chooses.   

• Optional 6th photograph (as part of the collection):    Photographers may register a 6th work, which will be added to their collection in order of registration if space is available.  The show manager will notify the applicable photographer whose 6th work is accepted soon after registration closes. 

Photographer's Statement:  Each photographer will present a short statement approximately 1/2 - 3/4 of a page as part of their registration.  The statement should include:

• Theme of the Photographer's Collection: the purpose of creating a theme is to unify the idea or message that connects the group of 5 photographs. Photographers are asked to identify a single theme for their collection of 5 photographs.
  

• Photographer's Collection Statement:  The statement will be presented as part of the photographers collection.  The intention of the statement is  provide an explanation for this carefully curated group of photographs; organized around a single theme, and the story or perspective you are choosing to tell. 

Framing and Wiring:  Please use this link Framing and Wiring for requirements for framing and wiring your art.  

Volunteers Needed:  Volunteers will be needed for a variety of tasks to support this show.  While registering your artwork - please also check off one of the volunteer tasks for this show.  We will need help with:

• Art Drop Off  - 2 volunteers 
• Reception -- 2 volunteers 
• Reception Photographer
• Art Pick Up - 2 volunteers 

Thank you for Volunteering!   

Note:  All submissions will be reviewed to ensure submissions meet the JCC Bender Goldman Gallery's goal of presenting exemplary visual arts for diverse audiences. 

About the Goldman Art Gallery: Focusing on meaningful, inclusive exhibits depicting experiences, identity, and culture.  The Goldman Gallery is a warm and welcoming space. It Is housed in the Bender JCC building, which is home to dozens of classes and activities each week. Daily foot traffic is robust. Learn more.

Questions: Contact show manager  Kathy Tynan, kftynan@gmail.com, or assistant show manager, Cecelia Laurendeau cmlaurendeau@gmail.com.