April 12–May 21, 2018
Black & White Photography
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 12, 6–8PM
National Show Open to original works of Black and White photography–Juried by Arlette Kayafas,
Gallery Kayafas
Juror's Comments
I want to thank Patrice Maye and the South Shore Art Center for this opportunity to look at photographs – one of my favorite things to do.
The jurying process is always exciting – each image a new discovery. 110 artists submitted 384 images for consideration, of these I selected these 49 images from 39 artists for the exhibit. The jury process was a “blind jury” so I didn’t know the identity of any of the photographers until after the process had ended and was submitted.
I’d like to thank all the artists who shared their views: landscapes and portraits; multiple exposures, the use of special film and filters –stopping time for that instant to show us a moment lost except through their camera – a permanent memory.
All art is a mirror to one’s self, so my response comes from my thoughts and personal history, and my years of looking, which have influenced how I see. I look at black and white prints differently than those in color. I spend more time navigating the black and white image because without color to immediately reveal what is there, I slow down and search texture, details, light, and shadow.
Because I respond emotionally to visuals… each image selected generated a feeling – I felt joy, wonder, amazement, solitude, grace, and sometimes sadness. Your photographs heightened my awareness. You made me want to travel. I wanted to be able to slow down raindrops to see their lens effect. I realized how much happens on the street that I might just walk past without connecting. I could stand for hours at night and my eyes still wouldn’t let me see what long exposures capture. Thank you for expanding my vision.
I hope you enjoy the exhibit as much as I did in selecting the images. Thank you.
—Arlette Kayafas
ACCEPTED ARTWORKS BELOW are DUE at SSAC: April 6, 2018
Alstadt, Karen—Look I Made Art Today
Bartlett, David—Otter
Beerbower, Iggy—Waters Edge
Belanger, Kevin—Winter Beach
Belanger, Kevin—Into the Storm
Bergman Hochberg, Judy—Old Havana Courtyard
Black, David—Excess
Borrelli, Alison—It’s Been a Long Day
Bower, Chris—House of Sand and Light
Coggins, Mark—Communion with a Seal
Dethlefsen, Denise—Dry Streams, Southeastern Colorado
DeVita, Darlene—Black Dog, Havana Cuba.
DeVita, Darlene—Marrakech Couple, 2014
duPont, Russell—Couple, Boston
Ehrenberg-Hyman, Frances—If Tears Could Build A Stairway
Ennis, Zachary—Old San Juan
Epstein, Andrew—Boy, Barrio Los Filus, Consuelo, DR 2018
Epstein, Andrew—Mother, Barrio Los Filus, Consuelo, DR 2018
Fahey, Maureen—Cinque Terre Fog
Fawcett, Jeannie—4th of July at the Beach House
Gehring, Erik—Two Trees in the Snow
Geier, Marcia—Doorway Panel with Foliage
Lace, Jonnie—Forgotten Treasures
Laliberte, Judy—Country Store
Lederman, Andrew—light and shadow
Lohr, Joni—Waiting to Perform
Lohr, Joni—The Turkey
Longstreet, Harry—Just Take Me Home
Longstreet, Harry—Take A Bow, Any Bow
MacDonald-Foley, Robin—Cottage In Nature
Manzo, Frank—Swingers
Massa, Bonnie—High Road, Brant Rock
McNiece, Ella—Mirror of Nature
Montminy, Judith—Soul Mate
Pachis, Michael—Blues City Flipper
Pirrotta, Amy—Perfect Pout
Pirrotta, Amy—Balancing Act
Pirrotta, Amy—A Game Called Shoes
Price, Diana Barker—Euphoria
Rennie, Eric—Up Before Dawn 7
Rennie, Eric—Harbor Park Fog 4
Shmunes, Edward—The Brotherhood of Man
Skinner, Rebecca—Over
Strassman, Alan—Footlights
Strassman, Alan—All Net
Strassman, Alan—Foggy Morning
Strassman, Alan—Night Life on the Street
Tamkin, Roi—Legs and Dresses
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the jpeg, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal.
NOTIFICATION
Accepted entries will be notified by email and posted on the website by March 14, 2018. If for any reason you do not receive your notification by the notification date, please check the junk mail folder in your email account. Shipping instructions will be sent by email.
DELIVERY / RETURN OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. Delivery instructions will accompany email notification of acceptance. (Delivery by April 6, 2018; work returned by May 25, 2018.) A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will insure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Black & White Photography constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize $500
Second Prize $300
Third Prize $200
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the jpeg, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
