Call for Entries for "In an Instant: an Instagram Art Show"

Snapping smartphone shots, perfecting photos with image apps, and editing with hand held devices have driven Instagram to the latest photographic art form. The James Library is currently accepting Instagram photo submissions for an innovative exhibit, art sale and party: In an Instant: Instagram Art Show. Submissions are accepted from the general public in October to appear at the show opening party on Friday, November 7, from 7 to 9 pm, at The James Library & Center for the Arts, 24 West Street, Norwell.

Instagram is the latest platform for the next generation of photographers, both amateur and pro, to showcase their creativity. In a first of-its-kind event for the James’ Art Gallery, In an Instant: Instagram Art Show takes artist’s cloud-based images offline and adds the third dimension of exhibition display throughout November. All works will be available for purchase, a portion of the proceeds benefits The James Library’s historic preservation fund. The event is generously sponsored by Norwell-based Hub International New England insurance brokers and consultants.

To submit entries, Instagram photographers are invited to purchase up to 4 Ampersand 6x6” clayboard cradle frames at the James Library. Each frame costs $10, serving as the entry fee to exhibit in the show, and includes free admission to the opening night party. For complete information on how to submit photos, visit www.jameslibrary.org.

Exhibitor Deadlines:

Sept. 16 to Oct. 18: Pick up your cradle frame box and simple instruction/tip sheets at the James Library during business hours (Tuesday through Friday 1-5, Saturdays 10-1). For alternative pickup times to business hours, please call 781-659-7100.

By Oct. 15: Email a jpg of your photo entries to jameslibrary@verizon.net. These images will be projected during the opening party.

By Oct. 31: Print and mount your photographs and deliver to the James Library. Instagram photos can be easily printed at ritzpix.com or other digital photo centers, and affixed with a crafter’s adhesive.

In an Instant: Instagram Art Show opening party features up to 100 framed Instagram works of art at a festive opening party featuring visual projections, music, light fare and a cash bar. All of the exhibited art will be for available for purchase. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and exhibitors attend for free. The show

remains on exhibit throughout the month of November. Admission to view the exhibit is free, and available during The James’ business hours, donations are gratefully accepted. Photographers are welcome to donate the entire proceeds of their artwork sales to the James Library’s historic preservation fund.

Since 1874, The James Library has served the South Shore community as a non-profit, regional community and arts center. Housed in a landmark Victorian in historical Norwell Center, The James provides high-quality programs, resources and entertainment at its concert hall, art gallery, and free lending library. The James fosters a mission for the creation, appreciation and enjoyment of the arts for all ages.

For more information, call 781-659-7100, visit www.jameslibrary.org or follow us on Facebook.