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.
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.
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.
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.
MATTING AND FRAMING
Most important is that you now decide what size frames you will use for your submissions and let us know your choice(s) ASAP, latest, June 1st, as we must give the McClure gallery a list of all the “artists” - names, image titles, date created, sizes and prices for each image for sale – (in that order) so that they may prepare wall labels and a gallery list.
Most important is that you now decide what size frames you will use for your submissions and let us know your choice(s) ASAP, latest, June 1st, as we must give the McClure gallery a list of all the “artists” - names, image titles, date created, sizes and prices for each image for sale – (in that order) so that they may prepare wall labels and a gallery list.
Size options:
NOTE: (Centimeter sizes may vary slightly on different commercial sites). If you have any questions because you are using a custom sized frame which may differ slightly from the above choices, check with Ann at mccprogram@gmail.com Let us know if you need any other help.
Our curator, Victoria Leblanc strongly recommends that we use slim black frames for uniformity and space restrictions. She also recommends white mats to surround your image (although black mats will be accepted). This uniformity helps when hanging the exhibit. NO OTHER mat colours will be accepted. Mat and Frame must be clean with no indications of wear.
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 Saw tooth 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. Members have used the IKEA RIBBA series
- Submit both images in 16x20 frames (41x51 cms) = standard size.
- Submit one image larger, 20x28 (50 x70 cms.) or 18x24 (46x61 cms) and your second image smaller
in a 12 x16 (30x41cms) or 11 x 14 (28x36cms) frame. - Submit both images in 12 x 16 frames (preferable) or both in 11x14 size.
NOTE: (Centimeter sizes may vary slightly on different commercial sites). If you have any questions because you are using a custom sized frame which may differ slightly from the above choices, check with Ann at mccprogram@gmail.com Let us know if you need any other help.
Our curator, Victoria Leblanc strongly recommends that we use slim black frames for uniformity and space restrictions. She also recommends white mats to surround your image (although black mats will be accepted). This uniformity helps when hanging the exhibit. NO OTHER mat colours will be accepted. Mat and Frame must be clean with no indications of wear.
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 Saw tooth 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. Members have used the IKEA RIBBA series
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.
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 & Somerville in Westmount, on Monday June 19th, before noon 12:00 p.m.
- Protect your framed image(s) with bubble wrap. NOTE: If you cannot deliver on the 19th because of work or out of town, etc., please contact us for alternate possibilities.
- 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. Make alternate arrangements, if necessary.
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
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
