Tips for submitting artwork images
Here are some tips regarding submitting artwork images for artist calls
to shows, exhibits, competitions, and association memberships.
We’ve all heard it before
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Are you submitting photos of your artwork that do justice to the piece you’ve worked so hard to create?
Tips for submitting artwork images Here are some tips regarding submitting artwork images for artist calls to shows, exhibits, competitions, and association memberships.
Photographing
- When photographing your artwork keep it perpendicular to the sky
- Stay away from the glare of windows and metals
- Shoot on a tripod
- Shoot at high resolution
A great in-depth article can be found on the Richeson Site
Editing Photos
- 300 dpi for printout, 72 dpi for digital output
- Color correct all images to the match original art
- Contrast correct all images to match the original art
- Crop images to borders, no black borders or frames
- Don’t over edit. It is very frowned upon to present an image that looks better than your own work
Naming Files
- Name separate files for each image, .HR for high resolution or .Small for 72 dpi
- When submitting follow file requirements to the letter otherwise you’ll be put at the bottom of the pile
