Our blogger, George, entered his first exhibit at The Art League today, submitting two photos for ’Scapes. Here’s his experience:
When last we checked in, I had just finished taking Basic Drawing and Stained Glass at The Art League School. Since then, I’ve been inspired to return to photography, a medium I have a good deal more experience with.
Artists can, and do, enter work in any medium they can fit in the door — ceramics, handmade books, glass, anything and everything 2-D — with a few rules. All work must be original, it must weigh less than 60 pounds, and there’s this rule announced in the November 1975 issue of Tidings:
I opted for photography because I have more experience with it than with drawing or stained glass — although many students in our classes do get into shows, and there’s also an annual Student/Faculty Show to showcase their work. My main inspiration was a July trip to Maine, where it was easy to stumble onto beautiful scenes. The weather even cooperated. “’Scapes” seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally enter my first exhibit here, and hopefully write a useful guide for other first-timers. So here’s how I did it, step by step: Continue reading How to Enter Your First Exhibit
