Georgia Art Education Association Annual Governor's Exhibit
Co-Chair
Terrylynne Marshall
1997 to present
DBAE
Production-Exhibition/Criticism
The following information applies to most professional exhibits with directions for submitting slides, shipping artwork, etc . Specific information pertains to information about the annual Georgia Governor's Exhibit. Application Form
Steps for submitting art work to exhibitions
1. Create lovely works.
2. Photograph slides before matting or framing in exterior/natural light.
3. Develop slides, view in slide projector, retake slides if necessary, and use masking tape on unwanted areas.
4. Label slides. Follow exhibit directions which are usually: Name/phone, Title, Medium, Size, Front, Top, etc.
5. Mail: Place slides in protective jacket, address SASE, attach postage to both envelopes.
6. Wait to hear the good news because you are confident about your professionally presented art works.
Photographing Slides
Materials
35 mm camera
plastic slide film
set of close-up lenses
Procedures
Experiment with different lighting. Exterior natural light is superior to interior lighting.
1. Use plastic film and do not cover with glass mounts.
2. When photographing work do not include frames or mats. Only the work should be seen in the slide. Be sure to place your camera directly above the work so that all sides are parallel to the sides of the view finder. If the work does not fit the view finder rectangle, use black paper under the work or as a mat so that only the image is seen when viewing. The black paper disappears when the slide is projected. Get as close to the image as possible so that it takes up the entire slide.
A set of close-up lenses, that screw on a 35 mm camera lens, can be purchased at photography shops for about $10.00.
3. After the slides have been developed you may have to mask off parts of the slide to make it look professional. If you had your slides mounted in plastic frames the image should slide out fairly easily. Be sure to wear gloves so that finger prints do not get on the slide. Use a magnifying glass to place silver slide masking tape over the mats, frames, or background images that do not belong. Line them up straight, and check your work with a slide projector. Any slightly distorted line is magnified when the slides are projected.
Silver slide masking tape costs about $9.00 for a small roll but lasts almost forever.
4. Read the directions carefully. Label slides with name of artist, title of work, etc., with arrows or the words: Top and Front.5. Mail. Place slides in protective jacket with cardboard if necessary, address Self Addresses Stamped Envelope (SASE), attach postage to envelope and SASE.
6. Wait to hear the good news because you are confident about your professionally presented art works. (And if the judges did not have enough insight to select your work submit them to other exhibits. Always try try again, everyone’s art work needs to be viewed and appreciated).
Packing Tips for Art Work
Plexiglas is preferred, rather than glass, when covering most 2-D mediums except oil and acrylic, which should be presented with frame only, this will alleviate extra mailing costs and the possibility of breakage. Another way to lighten the package is to use metal or nice plastic frames with sliding adjustable wire hangers on the back. Cover the work with one or two layers of bubble wrap, even when hand delivering, to protect it from rain when loading and unloading. Find a cardboard box that will accommodate the work and add shredded paper to insure a snug fit. Type your mailing label, gather up your checks or stamps for return postage, include return address on a clearly marked envelope and/or put it all in a baggie. Finally mark the package fragile, front and back.
Specifics about the Annual GAEA Governor’s Exhibit.
A note of acknowledgement about the Governor’s Exhibit subject matter.Each administration is different. The works most appreciated for this year’s show are realistic (and Impressionistic Style), scenes from state parks and landmarks in Georgia. A few brightly colored abstracts have been accepted so submit abstracts if you have them. Unfortunately, there is not much room for 3-D work, new offices have been added to reception areas.
Until our elected officials change their selection criteria, these types of works will be most welcomed in the Offices of the Capitol Gallery for the next few years. GAEA member’s works are usually among the strongest and the most confident pieces submitted to the Capitol Gallery Offices and are a subtle positive statement for our profession. Make plans to continue creating your exceptional quality art works for next year’s show.
The Post Office can always find individual houses but UPS does not. Nor does UPS give enough time to reply if the recipient is not home. Everything will be returned to you by US Mail.
Sincerely,
Terrylynne