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THE MONTREAL CAMERA CLUB

will celebrate its 125th year with an exhibition
at the McClure Gallery of the Visual Arts Centre
350 Victoria Ave, Westmount, Qc H3Z 2N4
June 20-22  & June 26-29, 2017 
Vernissage: Wednesday, June 21 – from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
 We will exhibit over 140 prints from current members as well as an important historical component featuring portraits of early members and selected images from historical and honoured members. A monitor will display images digitally including Club Outings, etc. 
                                         REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
  • ​Currently registered members.
  • Members can submit current or past work, in Colour or Monochrome, in any category
  • Any image(s) previously submitted for competition, as well as any of your image(s) not submitted for competition, is eligible for this exhibit.
  • A Registration fee of $20.00 is required to cover costs, vernissage, curator, etc.. The Gallery rental will be covered by MCC 
  • Please indicate your intention to be part of this exhibit by filling out the registration form. Available online or at the club. Click on link below, fill in and download form to your computer.
    • Hand in your form with your cheque or cash to the 125th Anniversary Table, at the Club by May 1st, 2017, or, 
    • Mail your registration form with your $20 cheque made payable to: "Montreal Camera Club", ASAP -  To the attention of Sylvia Rourke by May 1st, 2017
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

​Members can submit up to three(3) images(s) digitally to mccprogram@gmail.com 
​by midnight, May 7th, 2017.
  • For this exhibit, submit digital images no greater than 1400 pixels if horizontal and no greater than          1050 if vertical. 
  • Naming convention for this exhibit: Example: Your MCC member #_your name_your Print Title       (example: 1234_Lesley Smith_The Old Port)
MODEL RELEASE (IMPORTANT)
  • ​Photographers must have and keep model releases for all recognizable people in submitted images.  
  • Model releases are not needed when people have been photographed at a public event,
    ​e.g. parades, sport events, zombie walk, etc. 
JUDGING
  • Judging of the digital image(s) will take place on May 10th.
  • The judging committee consists of Ann Pearson, Sylvia Rourke, and Philippe Laporta.
  • You will be notified which image(s) have been selected by May 19th REVISED DATE.
  • Each member who submits is guaranteed at least one image selected to be displayed as a print.
  • Depending on how many members submit, you may have a second image chosen as well.
PRINTING GUIDELINES:  (once your image(s) has been selected)
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING PRINT SIZES:
  • The minimum print size is 8”x10”. Matted & framed in an appropriate sized frame, e.g.11”x 14”.
  • The maximum print size permitted must fit in a 20”x 28” frame.
  • The common standard print size for an exhibition is presented in a 16”x 20” frame.

​Note:
If two images have been selected, you can submit two different sizes, but NOT two of the 20”x 28” size   because of space restrictions. Check with the committee if you want to submit a size other than these standard   sizes, e.g. a square or panoramic format.
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NOTE:  It is very important that you advise the committee
at mccprogram@gmail.com ​of the size of your framed image(s) by June 1st, 2017 
WHERE CAN YOU PRINT?
  • Member suggestion of a professional and reasonably priced printer:
    Provisia, 4420 ch. Côte de Liesse, Suite 102, Montréal, H4N 2P7     (Telephone: (514) 736-0000)
  • Use your own printer or printing company of your choice.
  • Ask a member who takes part in print competitions where they do their printing.
​MATTING AND FRAMING
  • Our curator, Victoria Leblanc strongly recommends that we use slim black frames for uniformity and space restrictions.
  • Her strong preference is to use white mats to surround your image (although black mats will be accepted). This uniformity also helps when hanging the exhibit.
  • NO OTHER colours will be accepted.
  • Mat and Frame must be clean with no indications of wear and tear.
  • Framing with glass is recommended to protect your image but framed matted works with no glass, will also be accepted.
  • We recommend the photo frames available from Omer DeSerres and Michael’s which come with the necessary hanging wire on the back. Clips, triangular or Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted.
 
Note: (Although IKEA has inexpensive frames, they do not come with hanging wires attached to the rear. As the frames are not solid wood, it is difficult to add wires without breaking the frame. A professional framer can do it, for a price.)
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​PHOTOGRAPHER’S INFO AND SIGNATURE ON MAT
  • For purposes of this exhibit, members may add their signature on their print or better, add a title, your name & the date, discreetly, on the mat. (Less possible on a black mat.)
WHERE DO I BRING MY PRINT(S)
  • Framed prints must be brought to the McClure Gallery, at the corner of Victoria & Somerfield in Westmount, on Monday June 19th before noon 12:00 p.m. Take care to protect your framed image(s) with bubble wrap.
  • It is compulsory to have your name and member number on your packaged frame for easy identification. 
  • Framed print(s) must also be identified on the back of the frame using the Framed Print form. Click on link below for Identification form.
  • Members will be responsible to retrieve their image(s) from the gallery on July 4th, 2017.
PRICING YOUR PRINT(S)
  • Members can offer their works for sale. A recommended price range would fall between $50. for small prints and $350. for larger prints.
  • Identification labels will be provided by the Gallery and posted next to the framed prints for the convenience of the visiting public.
  • Printed information listing the exhibited works and other information will be available at the front desk of the gallery.
  • A register of offers to purchase will be kept by gallery receptionist and exhibitors will be informed. All prints must remain on exhibit until the end of the show.
  • Actual purchase transactions must be handled by the seller.
Should you require further clarification, please feel free to contact us at any time
at mccprogram@gmail.com or speak to a committee member at a Club meeting.

​Your committee:
Ann Pearson, Claude Bélanger, Sylvia Rourke, Frances Cable, Diana Bruno