Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition and Exhibition
Organizing entity: Arcadian Gallery, Cumberland, MD
Websites: https://www.arcadiangallery.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-916-8840
Location of exhibition: Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD
1. Overview
The Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition is organized by the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, to celebrate the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible to enter. Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
This competition and exhibition has two jurors, Terry Miller for art and Steven David Johnson for photography. This competition is being organized by Arcadian Gallery owner and former Art Director of National Geographic, Christopher Sloan. Artwork or images accepted for exhibition will be shown in the in-person exhibition at the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, a growing arts destination in the heart of the central Appalachians within easy reach of Washington, DC; Baltimore; and Pittsburgh.
Conservation donation: 10% of the gallery’s commission from sales during the exhibition will be donated to a conservation cause of the jurors’ choice.
2. Key Dates
Call for Entries Opens: Jan. 20, 2026
Entry Deadline: April 7, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 2026 at The Arcadian Gallery, Cumberland, Maryland
Exhibition Dates: May 15 to June 20, 2026
3. Awards
Note: These are award designations, not categories; entrants submit without categories.
Best of Show—Art: $500
Best of Show—Photography: $500
Best Landscape—Art: $250
Best Landscape—Photography: $250
Best Living Thing—Art: $250
Best Living Thing—Photography: $250
People’s Choice (selected by exhibition visitors): $250
4. Entry fee
$15 per entry
Entry limit: 10 artworks or images per artist or photographer. Entry fees are not refundable.
5. Art Juror: Terry Miller
Terry Miller is a wildlife artist known for his realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats. His work is based on careful field observation and a commitment to accuracy, capturing the details of animal behavior and form with technical precision. Miller’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and public venues, and he has contributed illustrations to several wildlife publications. Terry Miller’s dedication to accurate representation and ongoing field study has earned him respect within the wildlife art community, and his work continues to inspire those who value nature and its conservation. Terry is a Distinguished member of the Society of Animal Artists. He is the 33rd Master Wildlife Artist named by the Woodson Art Museum in Wisconsin.
6. Photography Juror: Steven David Johnson
Steven David Johnson is a conservation photographer and Professor of Visual and Communication Arts at EMU in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. His photography of the natural world has appeared in Wildlife Photographer of the Year, National Wildlife Magazine, Nature Conservancy Magazine, Ranger Rick, Virginia Wildlife, Biographic, Orion, National Science Teachers Association Press books, and numerous conservation publications and journals.
Steve is an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers. He earned an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design and serves on the advisory boards of the Virginia Wilderness Committee and Girls Who Click. When he’s not in the office, you’ll probably find him crouched next to a vernal pool or kayaking the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
7. About the Gallery Director
Christopher Sloan, an accomplished artist, educator, and art director, brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to his role as owner and Gallery Director of the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. With a career spanning decades, Sloan has established himself as a leading figure in the art world, particularly in science-related art. Sloan’s career is deeply rooted in his role as Art Director for National Geographic Magazine, where he worked for two decades. At National Geographic, he collaborated with a diverse range of photographers, photo editors, scientists, artists and illustrators, shaping some of the most iconic visuals in scientific and natural history publishing. Sloan’s discerning eye and creative leadership earned him recognition as a mentor and collaborator who elevated the standards of visual storytelling in science and nature.
Sloan is a member of Artists for Conservation and teaches animal anatomy at the Academy of Art University. Sloan is the founder of the “Art for Our Sake” movement which encourages artists to use art to engage the public on important topics such as extinctions, climate change, and fear of science and technology.
8. About the Arcadian Gallery
The Arcadian Gallery is on the main street of the newly renovated historic downtown of Cumberland, MD, which is easy driving distance from Washington, DC; Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. As Gallery Director, Sloan envisions the gallery as a space where artists and audiences can connect over their shared appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as a concern for the environment. The gallery’s inaugural event, the American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition, exemplified this mission, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work and for the public to engage with exceptional wildlife art.
With this new competition, the Arcadian Gallery hopes to raise awareness of nature, the problems nature faces, as well as how artists and photographers can impact the global conversation about solutions to current problems that threaten nature.
9. Eligibility
• Open to artists and photographers age 18+ with residency in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC.
• Digital or film capture permitted; smartphone images are welcome if they meet technical quality requirements.
Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
Note: Artists and photographers must be aware of the AI and Digital Manipulation Policy below. If there is any question about the authenticity of a work, the entrant may be asked for clarification. This may include providing a RAW file and/or description of their process.
By entering, artists and photographers agree to the Rights & Usage and Ethics policies below.
10. Entry process
Entries must be made through the digital entry system at arcadiangallery.com. The portal for entries is on the Arcadian Gallery home page. There may be several open Calls for Entry on that page. Make sure you apply to the Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition.
Your entry will be confirmed through e-mail.
For jurying, each uploaded image file must be no more than 1600 pixels on its longest edge.
Please upload an Image Inventory for your entry into the system along with your entries. This will tell the Gallery what you entered and allow us to confirm that everything was received in good order. For each entry, please provide at least a title, date of creation, medium, and gallery price (see Sales section below). For photography, please provide a location, a caption to provide some context, and any technical notes you want to share with the juror.
Artists and photographers must be prepared to deliver framed, ready-to-hang artwork or photography to the Arcadian Gallery at 47 Baltimore Street in Cumberland, MD if their work is accepted for exhibition.
Unfortunately, no sculpture or 3D work can be accepted.
11. Entries Accepted for Exhibition:
From the total number of entries, approximately 75 to 100 artworks or images will be accepted for display in the Arcadian Gallery, depending on space.
Acceptance is per entry.
Entrants may have multiple accepted entries.
Entries accepted for exhibition will be announced on April 21.
Framed and ready-to-hang entries must be delivered to the Arcadian Gallery at 47 Baltimore by May 9. If the artwork is shipped, the artist/photographer must include a return shipping mechanism.
12. Image submission guidelines (for entering the competition)
All entries for jurying are submitted digitally through the entry system at arcadiangallery.com. Entry is like buying a ticket. One ticket ($15) per entry. Maximum ten entries. Once payment is made, the entrant uploads their files into the Arcadian’s entry system. If you encounter any difficulties entering, please contact the gallery at the email or phone number below.
• No borders, signatures, or watermarks.
• File type: JPEG or PNG. Color space: sRGB.
• Naming convention: lastname.shorttitle.number.format. Example: smith.greenfrog.1.jpg
• For jurying, each uploaded image file must be no more than 1600 pixels on its longest edge.
• Upload an Image Inventory for your submissions (see below).
Naming convention
It is very important to use the following naming convention for your submissions: lastname.shorttitle.number.format Here is an example of the naming convention we request: smith.greenfrog.1.jpg. Your second image would be smith. bigtree.2.jpg. This naming convention is how we will keep track of your submissions. It is very important to the smooth functioning of this competition.
Image Inventory
Please prepare an Image Inventory and upload it to the system along with your artwork or images. A template for an Image Inventory is available for download at the bottom of this page. You may use this template or create one of your own. Your Image Inventory will tell the Gallery what you entered and allow us to confirm that everything was received in good order. For each entry, please provide at least a title, date of creation, medium, and gallery price (see Sales section below). For photography, please provide a location, a caption to provide some context, and any technical notes you want to share with the juror.
13. Exhibition presentation
The gallery will display work accepted for exhibition only if it is delivered to the gallery framed and ready-to-hang. If the framed work is shipped to the gallery, it must contain a paid return mechanism.
No framed artwork bigger than 48” x 48” will be accepted.
14. AI and Digital Manipulation Policy
AI-generated content is not eligible. Some AI-assisted tools that do not add/remove content are permitted. Read these guidelines carefully. Entries must be created by the entrant. Photographs must originate from real camera capture. If the entry is a photo, it must accurately represent the original scene as photographed.
Digital artwork (including digital painting, illustration, and vector art) and traditional 2D artwork are eligible. Mixed-media works, including collage and photo-based elements, are permitted only if all source material was created or captured by the entrant and the final work does not include any AI-generated content. Entrants may be asked to provide process notes and/or source files (e.g., layered working files or original source images) if questions arise.
Please use the following guidelines:
1) AI-generated content and generative fill
•AI-generated images (fully or partially) are not eligible.
•Generative fill / content replacement or any process that introduces new image content that was
not captured by the camera is not eligible.
2) What editing is allowed (“standard optimization”)
Allowed adjustments refine the image without changing the reality of what was captured, including:
•Cropping
•Color/white balance/tone/exposure/contrast adjustments
•Shadow/highlight recovery
•Moderate dodge & burn
•Dust-spot removal
•Moderate noise reduction and sharpening
AI-assisted editing tools (e.g., smart selections, denoise, basic auto adjustments, sharpening) are acceptable only if they do not add new content, remove captured content, or materially change the scene.
3) What editing is not allowed (disqualification)
•Adding, moving, removing, or replacing any subjects or scene elements (animals, plants, people,
objects, etc.)
•Composites that fabricate a scene by combining elements from different moments/frames
• Upscaling is allowed only if it does not introduce obvious invented detail or materially alter
textures/edges.
•Watermarks/signatures/borders on submitted images
4) Multi-image techniques (HDR, panoramas, focus stacking)
For the purposes of these rules, “landscape-type scenes” correspond to entries that would be considered for the Best Landscape awards (place/atmosphere as the primary subject). “Living-subject images” correspond to entries that would be considered for the Best Living Thing awards (a plant or animal as the primary subject). If a work includes both, the jurors will determine which award category it best fits.
• For landscape-type scenes (primarily place/atmosphere): HDR, stitched panoramas, and focus stacking
are permitted only if all frames are made by the entrant from the same location/time and are fully
disclosed at entry (in the Image Inventory comments).
•For living-subject images (plants/animals as primary subject): HDR stacking, stitched panoramas,
and focus stacking are not permitted.
15. Verification
Verification applies to photography only. RAW files are NOT needed to enter the competition, but they may be requested by the juror for verification from photographers whose work is accepted for exhibition. Acceptable verification files are (a) RAW/DNG or Apple ProRAW, or (b) the original in-camera HEIC/JPEG with intact EXIF metadata. If the image was captured without RAW, entrants may be asked for a screen recording of the image in the native Photos/Gallery app showing no edits/filters and the Info/Details panel, and/or 2–3 adjacent frames from the same sequence. In addition, if requested, an artist or photographer might be asked for a brief description of processing steps. If photographers whose work is accepted for the exhibition fail to provide the requested verification file(s) and the corrected JPEG they may be disqualified. The photography juror’s decision is final.
16. Ethical Field Practices
Entrants must follow ethical, legal field practices. Entries may be disqualified if they suggest baiting, harassment, unsafe proximity, habitat disturbance, or illegal activity. The organizers may request a brief description of how an image was made.
17. Sales, Commission, and Conservation Donation
•All exhibited works will be offered for sale. Please do not enter work that is not for sale.
•Retail prices will be set by the artist or photographer, with gallery guidance if requested, but no work
priced over $2000 will be accepted into the competition or exhibition. The reason is that the Arcadian
Gallery is in a growing market and it cannot support higher prices. The optimal price range for artwork
or photo prints to sell is $200 to $400.
•Commission: 50/50 (gallery/entrant). Please provide retail prices that include the gallery commission.
For example, if your work sells at a retail price of $1000, you will receive $500.
•Conservation: 10% of the gallery’s commission from sales during the exhibition will be
donated to a conservation cause of the jurors’ choice. This does not impact the artist or
photographer’s sales income.
Payments are issued within 30 days after the exhibition closes.
18. Rights & Usage
The artist or photographer grants the Gallery a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the submitted artwork or images for the purpose of promoting the competition. Artwork and images will be credited to the artist or photographer where practical. Any use of artwork or photography will be credited.
19. Contact
Christopher Sloan
Arcadian Gallery
47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD, USA
Email: [email protected]
Website: arcadiangallery.com
Phone: 240-916-8840
Websites: https://www.arcadiangallery.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 240-916-8840
Location of exhibition: Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD
1. Overview
The Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition is organized by the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, to celebrate the beauty of nature across the Appalachian region. Artists and photographers age 18 and older who reside in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC are eligible to enter. Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
This competition and exhibition has two jurors, Terry Miller for art and Steven David Johnson for photography. This competition is being organized by Arcadian Gallery owner and former Art Director of National Geographic, Christopher Sloan. Artwork or images accepted for exhibition will be shown in the in-person exhibition at the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, a growing arts destination in the heart of the central Appalachians within easy reach of Washington, DC; Baltimore; and Pittsburgh.
Conservation donation: 10% of the gallery’s commission from sales during the exhibition will be donated to a conservation cause of the jurors’ choice.
2. Key Dates
Call for Entries Opens: Jan. 20, 2026
Entry Deadline: April 7, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15, 2026 at The Arcadian Gallery, Cumberland, Maryland
Exhibition Dates: May 15 to June 20, 2026
3. Awards
Note: These are award designations, not categories; entrants submit without categories.
Best of Show—Art: $500
Best of Show—Photography: $500
Best Landscape—Art: $250
Best Landscape—Photography: $250
Best Living Thing—Art: $250
Best Living Thing—Photography: $250
People’s Choice (selected by exhibition visitors): $250
4. Entry fee
$15 per entry
Entry limit: 10 artworks or images per artist or photographer. Entry fees are not refundable.
5. Art Juror: Terry Miller
Terry Miller is a wildlife artist known for his realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats. His work is based on careful field observation and a commitment to accuracy, capturing the details of animal behavior and form with technical precision. Miller’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and public venues, and he has contributed illustrations to several wildlife publications. Terry Miller’s dedication to accurate representation and ongoing field study has earned him respect within the wildlife art community, and his work continues to inspire those who value nature and its conservation. Terry is a Distinguished member of the Society of Animal Artists. He is the 33rd Master Wildlife Artist named by the Woodson Art Museum in Wisconsin.
6. Photography Juror: Steven David Johnson
Steven David Johnson is a conservation photographer and Professor of Visual and Communication Arts at EMU in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. His photography of the natural world has appeared in Wildlife Photographer of the Year, National Wildlife Magazine, Nature Conservancy Magazine, Ranger Rick, Virginia Wildlife, Biographic, Orion, National Science Teachers Association Press books, and numerous conservation publications and journals.
Steve is an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers. He earned an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design and serves on the advisory boards of the Virginia Wilderness Committee and Girls Who Click. When he’s not in the office, you’ll probably find him crouched next to a vernal pool or kayaking the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.
7. About the Gallery Director
Christopher Sloan, an accomplished artist, educator, and art director, brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to his role as owner and Gallery Director of the Arcadian Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. With a career spanning decades, Sloan has established himself as a leading figure in the art world, particularly in science-related art. Sloan’s career is deeply rooted in his role as Art Director for National Geographic Magazine, where he worked for two decades. At National Geographic, he collaborated with a diverse range of photographers, photo editors, scientists, artists and illustrators, shaping some of the most iconic visuals in scientific and natural history publishing. Sloan’s discerning eye and creative leadership earned him recognition as a mentor and collaborator who elevated the standards of visual storytelling in science and nature.
Sloan is a member of Artists for Conservation and teaches animal anatomy at the Academy of Art University. Sloan is the founder of the “Art for Our Sake” movement which encourages artists to use art to engage the public on important topics such as extinctions, climate change, and fear of science and technology.
8. About the Arcadian Gallery
The Arcadian Gallery is on the main street of the newly renovated historic downtown of Cumberland, MD, which is easy driving distance from Washington, DC; Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. As Gallery Director, Sloan envisions the gallery as a space where artists and audiences can connect over their shared appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as a concern for the environment. The gallery’s inaugural event, the American Wildlife Art Competition & Exhibition, exemplified this mission, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work and for the public to engage with exceptional wildlife art.
With this new competition, the Arcadian Gallery hopes to raise awareness of nature, the problems nature faces, as well as how artists and photographers can impact the global conversation about solutions to current problems that threaten nature.
9. Eligibility
• Open to artists and photographers age 18+ with residency in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, DC.
• Digital or film capture permitted; smartphone images are welcome if they meet technical quality requirements.
Eligible work includes any two-dimensional artwork or photography depicting nature in Appalachia—from any Appalachian state—including landscapes, plants, wildlife, and other natural subjects.
Note: Artists and photographers must be aware of the AI and Digital Manipulation Policy below. If there is any question about the authenticity of a work, the entrant may be asked for clarification. This may include providing a RAW file and/or description of their process.
By entering, artists and photographers agree to the Rights & Usage and Ethics policies below.
10. Entry process
Entries must be made through the digital entry system at arcadiangallery.com. The portal for entries is on the Arcadian Gallery home page. There may be several open Calls for Entry on that page. Make sure you apply to the Appalachian Nature Art & Photography Competition & Exhibition.
Your entry will be confirmed through e-mail.
For jurying, each uploaded image file must be no more than 1600 pixels on its longest edge.
Please upload an Image Inventory for your entry into the system along with your entries. This will tell the Gallery what you entered and allow us to confirm that everything was received in good order. For each entry, please provide at least a title, date of creation, medium, and gallery price (see Sales section below). For photography, please provide a location, a caption to provide some context, and any technical notes you want to share with the juror.
Artists and photographers must be prepared to deliver framed, ready-to-hang artwork or photography to the Arcadian Gallery at 47 Baltimore Street in Cumberland, MD if their work is accepted for exhibition.
Unfortunately, no sculpture or 3D work can be accepted.
11. Entries Accepted for Exhibition:
From the total number of entries, approximately 75 to 100 artworks or images will be accepted for display in the Arcadian Gallery, depending on space.
Acceptance is per entry.
Entrants may have multiple accepted entries.
Entries accepted for exhibition will be announced on April 21.
Framed and ready-to-hang entries must be delivered to the Arcadian Gallery at 47 Baltimore by May 9. If the artwork is shipped, the artist/photographer must include a return shipping mechanism.
12. Image submission guidelines (for entering the competition)
All entries for jurying are submitted digitally through the entry system at arcadiangallery.com. Entry is like buying a ticket. One ticket ($15) per entry. Maximum ten entries. Once payment is made, the entrant uploads their files into the Arcadian’s entry system. If you encounter any difficulties entering, please contact the gallery at the email or phone number below.
• No borders, signatures, or watermarks.
• File type: JPEG or PNG. Color space: sRGB.
• Naming convention: lastname.shorttitle.number.format. Example: smith.greenfrog.1.jpg
• For jurying, each uploaded image file must be no more than 1600 pixels on its longest edge.
• Upload an Image Inventory for your submissions (see below).
Naming convention
It is very important to use the following naming convention for your submissions: lastname.shorttitle.number.format Here is an example of the naming convention we request: smith.greenfrog.1.jpg. Your second image would be smith. bigtree.2.jpg. This naming convention is how we will keep track of your submissions. It is very important to the smooth functioning of this competition.
Image Inventory
Please prepare an Image Inventory and upload it to the system along with your artwork or images. A template for an Image Inventory is available for download at the bottom of this page. You may use this template or create one of your own. Your Image Inventory will tell the Gallery what you entered and allow us to confirm that everything was received in good order. For each entry, please provide at least a title, date of creation, medium, and gallery price (see Sales section below). For photography, please provide a location, a caption to provide some context, and any technical notes you want to share with the juror.
13. Exhibition presentation
The gallery will display work accepted for exhibition only if it is delivered to the gallery framed and ready-to-hang. If the framed work is shipped to the gallery, it must contain a paid return mechanism.
No framed artwork bigger than 48” x 48” will be accepted.
14. AI and Digital Manipulation Policy
AI-generated content is not eligible. Some AI-assisted tools that do not add/remove content are permitted. Read these guidelines carefully. Entries must be created by the entrant. Photographs must originate from real camera capture. If the entry is a photo, it must accurately represent the original scene as photographed.
Digital artwork (including digital painting, illustration, and vector art) and traditional 2D artwork are eligible. Mixed-media works, including collage and photo-based elements, are permitted only if all source material was created or captured by the entrant and the final work does not include any AI-generated content. Entrants may be asked to provide process notes and/or source files (e.g., layered working files or original source images) if questions arise.
Please use the following guidelines:
1) AI-generated content and generative fill
•AI-generated images (fully or partially) are not eligible.
•Generative fill / content replacement or any process that introduces new image content that was
not captured by the camera is not eligible.
2) What editing is allowed (“standard optimization”)
Allowed adjustments refine the image without changing the reality of what was captured, including:
•Cropping
•Color/white balance/tone/exposure/contrast adjustments
•Shadow/highlight recovery
•Moderate dodge & burn
•Dust-spot removal
•Moderate noise reduction and sharpening
AI-assisted editing tools (e.g., smart selections, denoise, basic auto adjustments, sharpening) are acceptable only if they do not add new content, remove captured content, or materially change the scene.
3) What editing is not allowed (disqualification)
•Adding, moving, removing, or replacing any subjects or scene elements (animals, plants, people,
objects, etc.)
•Composites that fabricate a scene by combining elements from different moments/frames
• Upscaling is allowed only if it does not introduce obvious invented detail or materially alter
textures/edges.
•Watermarks/signatures/borders on submitted images
4) Multi-image techniques (HDR, panoramas, focus stacking)
For the purposes of these rules, “landscape-type scenes” correspond to entries that would be considered for the Best Landscape awards (place/atmosphere as the primary subject). “Living-subject images” correspond to entries that would be considered for the Best Living Thing awards (a plant or animal as the primary subject). If a work includes both, the jurors will determine which award category it best fits.
• For landscape-type scenes (primarily place/atmosphere): HDR, stitched panoramas, and focus stacking
are permitted only if all frames are made by the entrant from the same location/time and are fully
disclosed at entry (in the Image Inventory comments).
•For living-subject images (plants/animals as primary subject): HDR stacking, stitched panoramas,
and focus stacking are not permitted.
15. Verification
Verification applies to photography only. RAW files are NOT needed to enter the competition, but they may be requested by the juror for verification from photographers whose work is accepted for exhibition. Acceptable verification files are (a) RAW/DNG or Apple ProRAW, or (b) the original in-camera HEIC/JPEG with intact EXIF metadata. If the image was captured without RAW, entrants may be asked for a screen recording of the image in the native Photos/Gallery app showing no edits/filters and the Info/Details panel, and/or 2–3 adjacent frames from the same sequence. In addition, if requested, an artist or photographer might be asked for a brief description of processing steps. If photographers whose work is accepted for the exhibition fail to provide the requested verification file(s) and the corrected JPEG they may be disqualified. The photography juror’s decision is final.
16. Ethical Field Practices
Entrants must follow ethical, legal field practices. Entries may be disqualified if they suggest baiting, harassment, unsafe proximity, habitat disturbance, or illegal activity. The organizers may request a brief description of how an image was made.
17. Sales, Commission, and Conservation Donation
•All exhibited works will be offered for sale. Please do not enter work that is not for sale.
•Retail prices will be set by the artist or photographer, with gallery guidance if requested, but no work
priced over $2000 will be accepted into the competition or exhibition. The reason is that the Arcadian
Gallery is in a growing market and it cannot support higher prices. The optimal price range for artwork
or photo prints to sell is $200 to $400.
•Commission: 50/50 (gallery/entrant). Please provide retail prices that include the gallery commission.
For example, if your work sells at a retail price of $1000, you will receive $500.
•Conservation: 10% of the gallery’s commission from sales during the exhibition will be
donated to a conservation cause of the jurors’ choice. This does not impact the artist or
photographer’s sales income.
Payments are issued within 30 days after the exhibition closes.
18. Rights & Usage
The artist or photographer grants the Gallery a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the submitted artwork or images for the purpose of promoting the competition. Artwork and images will be credited to the artist or photographer where practical. Any use of artwork or photography will be credited.
19. Contact
Christopher Sloan
Arcadian Gallery
47 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD, USA
Email: [email protected]
Website: arcadiangallery.com
Phone: 240-916-8840