Members of the Roswell Photographic Society are encouraged to capture the beauty, grit, and spontaneity of everyday life for this display of street photography. The On The Street exhibit and competition will be held at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center from November through January. This is a juried exhibition with cash awards for first, second, and third places.
DATES
| Sun, Oct 11, midnight | Entry Deadline |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Entrants informed of accepted images |
| Wed-Thu, Nov 11-12 | Drop off Pictures at Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St, Roswell, GA 30075 |
| Fri, Nov 13, 10am | Hang pictures at CAC (helpers needed) |
| Mon, Nov 16, time TBD | Members’ Walk-Through |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026- Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Exhibit at Roswell Cultural Arts Center |
| Mon, Tue, Jan 18-19, 2027 | Take down – Artists collect their photographs |
SUBJECT: The theme of this exhibit is street photography which captures candid scenes of humanity – real, unposed moments in public life, whether or not there is a person in the image.
ELIGIBILITY:
- You must be an RPS member to submit an entry. JOIN/RENEW MEMBERSHIP
- Images must be original work.
- Images must less than 2 years old, taken October 2024 or later.
- Pictures that have been previously displayed at the Roswell Visual Arts Center or the Roswell Cultural Arts Center are not eligible for this exhibit.
- Submitted images will be reviewed by the RPS Board of Directors for adherence to the theme and by the City of Roswell to ensure appropriateness for all ages. Works that depict or describe violence, adult themes, drug use, full frontal nudity, or other controversial subject matter will be disqualified. The City of Roswell Exhibition Committee reserves the right to reject any artwork at their discretion.
- Participants will be notified of acceptance into the exhibit.
ENTRY FEE: Members may submit up to 4 photos for a single entry fee of $20.
AWARDS: This is a juried exhibit. Up to 50 images will be selected from the submissions. The selected images will then be judged with cash awards for First, Second, and Third place.
GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING PICTURES:
- Works may be printed on paper, wood, metal glass etc.
- Size: Perimeter length (total length around all four sides of the piece), including frame if any, must be at least 50”. For example a 14×11” piece is 50” (14+14+11+11)
Maximum size is: 88” perimeter length (e.g. 20×24” frame) - If the image is framed:
- Frames may be any color, of professional quality, with a hanging wire attached to the frame.
- Framed images must be matted in black or white with 1.5” or wider mat.
- Images must have a hanging wire securely attached to the frame, not the backing. Hooks, clips, Velcro, or other hanging mechanisms are not allowed.
- All works must have the Artist’s Name, contact information (phone number), Title of the piece, and Selling Price (or “Not For Sale”) securely attached to the back of the image.
- Roswell Photographic Society and the Roswell Cultural Arts Center reserve the right to disallow any image not prepared as described above.
Please remember to utilize our sponsor digital arts studio for discounts on printing and framing!
SALES: Exhibited photographs may be offered for sale at the artist’s discretion. There is no commission for sales with this exhibit.
RIGHTS: Unless the photograph is sold, the artist retains all rights to their original print.
LIABILITY: Care will be taken in handling and securing images. However, The City of Roswell, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell Recreation and Parks Department, and Roswell Photographic Society and any of their representatives assume no responsibility for loss or damage to the work.
DISCLAIMER: By entering this show you verify that you have read the entry application and rules carefully, understand and agree to comply with all the rules, including the waiver of liability. Your image may be used to advertise this and other RPS events.
JUDGE: TBD
For any questions on this event, contact the RPS Program team at:Program@roswellphotosociety.com