Architecture: From the Ground Up

Curator: Denyce Renee, June Hund, Jamie Richey

Participants: Rust Belt Photo Collective members

 

Architecture: From the Ground Up (three themes) – photos must be taken in the contiguous United States also including Alaska and Hawaii

  1.   Unique perspectives (curved lines, window reflections, unusual buildings)
  2.     Cityscapes (not street scenes)( a cityscape is generally a wide angle view of city buildings. People can be in it, but generally the focus is on a group of city buildings)
  3.     Details (focusing on smaller areas of a building)

Just the Facts

Guidelines:

This is a curated show.  Three images may be uploaded to the following Google Page :  

Architecture Entry Form

All pieces (0-3) are taken at the discretion of the curators. 

  1. Finished size 16x20 inches framed with wire ( photo can be any size 16x20 or less, I.e, 8x10 matted to 16x20, it is the frame that needs to be 16x20)
  1. Upload image size: under 10 mb/ 96 dpi

Three (3) entries per person

  1. short artist statement (under 200 words)
  2. short artist bio (under 200 words)
  3. Pricing: the Beck takes a 30% commission
  4. All labels will include the price and your email address 
  5. Once the curator hangs the work on the walls, it cannot be changed or moved
  6. Work cannot be removed until the first pickup date

 

Answers to your questions:  

 

Where is the show and opening?  Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

 

Exhibition dates: January 2 - February 27, 2026

Artist reception: Friday, February 13, 2026 (6-7:30pm)

We would like all participating artists to attend this reception, but we know that often this is not the case, and that’s alright.  But we will ask All participating artists attending the reception to please contribute food or a beverage.  A list of requested items will be provided the week before the show.  You can drop the food off during the opening; please arrive 30 minutes prior to the opening. 

Accepted work drop off at the Beck Center: 

December 12-19, 2025 (during business hours)

 

Is there a submission fee? 

No entry fee, but only available to our current Rust Belt Photo Collective Members

 

Entry deadline date:

Sunday, November 23, 2025, by midnight

 

Notification date:

Sunday, November 30, 2025, by midnight 

 

When do I pick up my work?

February 27-28; March 1-6, 2026 (Beck business hours)

 

Is there parking?

Yes, there is a parking lot and street parking 

 

Do I need to label my work when I drop it off? 

Yes, labels will be provided at the desk when you drop your work off. Please make sure you have them label each piece. As an added safeguard, place your name somewhere on the back before you get there.

 

Beck Center for the Arts Gallery Hours:

M-F 12-5 Sat 9-5 Sun 12-4

 

Best Regards, 

Denyce Renee 

denycerenee@yahoo.com

 Rust Belt Photo Collective 

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