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 10/21/2003 10:37:57 PM · #1
Hi all,

Need help! Am entering an art exhibition in my area, and the pieces have to be ready in two weeks! I have not done anything like this before and was wondering if those who have could answer a couple of questions or give any advice. The rules are: two entries per artist framed and ready to hang, two more may be entered matted and shrink wrapped. First of all, can someone tell me the proper way to "mat and shrink wrap"? For instance, would you tape the photo in some way to the back of the mat - and is shrink wrap a special type of plastic? Although this is open to all local artists who wish to participate, I would like my first outing to appear very professional (they will be shown for five consecutive weeks). Also, the items entered may be offered for sale which I plan to do - should I have them framed expensively, or inexpensively and charge less? This is excited and confusing at the same time! I think I have decided on my two photos to enter - if you would like to comment, please go to my portfolio and look at "small town NH" and "Colors of Monadnock". (both were taken locally). Am not happy with the crop on the mountain picture - I may redo it. I was planning on "small town" as a 5x7 framed to 8x10, and "Colors of Monadnock" as an 8x10 framed/matted to 11x14. Any comments suggestions on those as well would be most appreciated. (sorry for the pages long post!)

Thanks in advance for any help, BJ

Message edited by author 2003-10-21 22:43:18.
 10/21/2003 10:44:42 PM · #2


Remember you can insert thumbnail easily if you have a DPC account. Is there a particular theme for the show?

If not, some of your flower shots are very good.

Message edited by author 2003-10-21 22:45:50.
 10/21/2003 10:48:02 PM · #3
Thanks - I wasn't quite sure how to do that. The show is called the Annual Autumn Area Art Exhibition. I am assuming though it does not say in particular, that they are mostly looking for fall pictures of the local area. They do say they must be taken within the last five years.
 10/21/2003 10:51:17 PM · #4
Thanks for the comment on the flower pictures:) Unfortunately, I was away the week the foliage was at its peak this year, and now it is pretty much over here so too late to take new pictures. The shots posted were taken last year.
 10/21/2003 10:54:01 PM · #5
When you click on a DPC photo at the end of the web address is a five digit number. Remember that number. Click on the and enter the number it will automatically be done for you.

If it's autumn themed I would suggest some of the beautiful colors that this time of the year produces. Examples include :Another thread.

Your closeups of flowers are great and you can use that to your advantage. Good luck and happy shooting.

Message edited by author 2003-10-21 22:56:41.
 10/21/2003 11:06:31 PM · #6
Thanks for the advice! I think you are right about more color. I think I will drop the small town picture. I realized we have what I think are called "pepper berries" - they are bright red. Maybe I can get some nice close ups of them. I figured I would go with the mountain picture as it is a favorite subject around here. Thanks for your time and help with the posts:)
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