CALL FOR ENTRIES: NEW JERSEY PHOTOGRAPHY FORUM 22nd ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Photographers and mixed media artists using photography are invited
to submit works to be considered for exhibition at the 22nd Annual
Juried Photography Exhibit of the New Jersey Photography Forum. The
exhibit is open to any photographer able to hand deliver their work to
the Watchung Arts Center at 18 Stirling Road on the Circle in Watchung,
NJ 07069 on Saturday, October 29th from 1-4 PM.

The cost is $20 for every two photographs entered. There is no limit
to the number of entries; however, all entries must be professionally
presented and securely wired for hanging. Each finished work can be no
wider than 45 inches including frame. No clip frames or clips holding
the wire will be accepted. Images that have been previously exhibited at
the Watchung Arts Center may not be entered. Black frames and white
mats are preferred. Any piece larger than 20x24 should have plexiglass
and a sturdy frame. More information about submission requirements is
available at www.njphotoforum.com.

There will be cash awards for Excellence ($100) and Merit ($50)
determined by the jurors. All work should be available for sale. All
sales will be handled by the Watchung Arts Center who will receive a 30%
commission to support the arts center.

The public is invited to attend the opening artists’ reception on
Sunday, November 6 from 1- 4PM at which time the awards will be
presented. The exhibit viewing and artists reception is free and open to
the public. Selected artists will speak about their photographs at the
reception. The center is open for viewing during business hours of:
Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am-3pm or by
appointment.

The exhibit will be curated by Nancy Ori of Berkeley Heights. The
jurors of the exhibit are: Brian McCormack: Gallery Owner/Director of
Hamilton Gallery in Bound Brook, Photographer, Graphic Designer, and
Musician; Katie Murdock: Assistant Curator at the Visual Arts Center of
New Jersey in Summit where she has worked on over thirty group and solo
exhibitions and organized over 50 community art exhibitions. She has
also curated shows throughout Northern New Jersey; and Nancy Ori: fine
art exhibitor, seasoned curator, freelance photographer and educator;
director of NJ Photography Forum and Digital Arts Group; owner of NJ
Media Center in Berkeley Hts.

The New Jersey Photography Forum is dedicated to
furthering the interests of professional and serious photographers
living or working in the New Jersey area. Over the past 22 years under
the direction of Nancy Ori, the NJPF has become the largest and most
recognized group of fine art exhibiting photographers in the state. The
monthly meetings are held at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey in
Summit and encourage attendees to share expertise and advance their
skills. The meetings provide access to a wide variety of current
creative and technical information through informal presentations,
critiques and demonstrations by manufacturers and photographic artists.
Exhibition possibilities within the fine art community are constantly
explored, which has become an invaluable resource for photographers
interested in becoming fine art exhibitors. For more information, go to
www.njphotoforum.com or call Nancy Ori at 908-790-8820.

The Watchung Arts Center offers new art exhibitions each
month; performances of music, comedy, and improve; and classes for
children and adults in art, photography, dance, yoga, and more. For
more information, go to www.watchungarts.org.