9th Annual
2024 Open Lens Photography Exhibit And Competition
You are invited to participate in the 2024 Open Lens Photography Exhibit and Competition sponsored by the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. This exhibit and competition is open to all amateur and professional photographers and will be a judged/ juried event. Please read all the following entry information below carefully as details vary from previous years.
General Information
The Open Lens Competition and Exhibit is a judged event and open to all photographers in the Hamilton County and all contiguous counties.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for Entry: Extended to September 27th, 2024 at noon
Drop off images at the HCAA Gallery: September 28, 2024 from 1-3pm
Opening reception: Friday, October 4th form 6:30-8:30pm
Awards announcement and reception: November 1st, 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm
Display dates at the HCAA Gallery: Saturdays between October 4th and November 23rd from 10am-4pm
Pick up images: Tuesday, December 3rd from 3-5pm or Wednesday, December 4th from 5-6pm
Display dates in HCAA Online Gallery for all awarded images: October 4th to December 31st
The HCAA Gallery
195 S. 5th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Requirements:
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All entries must be the original work of the photographer entering the competition.
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The longest outside dimension on the framed or wrapped entry cannot exceed 32 inches.
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All entries must be provided with a hanging wire attached to the frame with “D-rings.” Entries not securely prepared will be disqualified.
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Photographs with mats but not in frames or not gallery wrapped will not be accepted.
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Each entry must be clearly labeled on the upper left-hand corner of the back with name, address, telephone number and image title.
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No photographer-identifying information may appear on the front of the photograph (however, a name can be masked by tape or Post-It if possible).
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Depending on the total number of images submitted, not all images may be hung.
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Images must remain in the exhibit until the pick-up date unless extenuating circumstances allow otherwise. Arrangements must be made to defer a pickup past the pick-up date. Images left after December 31st become the property of the HCAA.
Prizes:
We are trying something different this year. Our HCAA Board will be jurying this year's show and will select the Best of Show. The winner will receive a cash prize and certificate.
We will also have a People's Choice award that will be based upon the work that receives the most individual votes in the month of October. One vote per person per visit to the HCAA Gallery during gallery hours. Invite your friends to join you at the reception and to stop by and check out the show during Saturday gallery hours (10am-4pm).
Additional prizes may be provided based upon entries.
Sales:
HCAA will charge a 20% fee to HCAA members and 25% to non-HCAA members for images sold at the exhibit. Checks will be mailed at the conclusion of the show.
Entry fee:
$10/image or $25 for three images, payable to the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. Entry fee is waived for all juried members.
Questions:
If there are any questions or comments, please contact us at info@hcaa-in.org