Collective Show: A Few of My Favorite N.E.O. Things
Rust Belt Photo Collective (RBPC) members are invited to share photographic works showcasing their favorite things around Northeast Ohio. We have a limited amount of physical space to display framed work; however digitally formatted work will also be displayed in a revolving show on a large screen monitor. This is a juried exhibition. The exhibit will be on display August 1-31, 2026 on the Gallery Art Wall inside the Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma-Powers branch located at 6996 Powers Blvd Parma, Ohio 44129. An Artist Reception will be held on Sunday, August 9th, 2:00-4:00pm near the Gallery Wall.
What do you love about living in Northeast Ohio? What do you brag about to people in Pittsburgh? What do you tell folks in Cincy that ours is so much better than theirs? The Air Show? The Feast? Edgewater? Metroparks? Cuyahoga Valley National Park? CMA? CIA? Happy Dog? L’Albatros? The Buzzard? The Orchestra? Ingenuity? Playhouse Square? Got you thinking? Can you capture that thing? That moment? That feeling? Then you’ve got your subject.
Criteria for Submission
Eligibility: Submissions are open to Rust Belt Photo Collective members.
Theme Adherence: All submitted works must relate to the theme. We invite both literal and abstract interpretations.
Medium: “Photographic” works in all styles and formats are accepted: digital, analog, black & white, color, manipulated images, and AI.
Hanging: Physical entries must be ready to hang via screw eyes/D-hooks and wire.
Framing: 2-dimensional paper-based work must be framed and under glass/plexiglass. Wrapped back art must have finished sides.
Number of Entries: Each artist may submit up to three(3) images for consideration.
Nudity: Because the exhibit is taking place in a Cuyahoga County Public Library, a family friendly space, we can’t accept any work with nudity.
Physical Dimensions: No longer than 20 inches in any direction inclusive of framing.
Sales
Sales of any art are solely between the Artist and the Buyer. There is no commission taken by the Library. Art sold will remain on display to the end of the exhibition.
No early pick-ups.
Submission Process
Complete the online submission form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQapWol9gJWFwKgo80QYwSJgK0f_NihL-rO3qiz3S5wxrCsA/viewform
Upload your images and title
File Name Format: LastName_FirstInitial_Title_Price/NFS.jpeg
Include your contact information: Cell # and email address
Submission Format: Images must be submitted in high-resolution JPEG format
Minimum 3000 pixels on the longest side, 76dpi. Maximum 10MB file size.
Indicate whether you are willing to sell your work, and if so, provide pricing details.
Submission Fee: No fee for up to (3) images.
The digital file name must match exactly the Art Tag taped to the back of physical work, and is what will be used to title digital work appearing on the monitor at the exhibition.
RBPC will provide art labels appearing next to work on the Wall.
All physical work must be framed, wired and ready to hang.
Important Dates and Locations
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 3rd, 11:00pm
Notification of Acceptance: Tuesday, July 9th
Drop Off Date: Monday, July 27th, 4:00-8:00pm (*And by appointment)
Drop Off Location: The Parma Arts Center inside the City of Parma Parks & Recreation Dept Building 7335 Ridge Rd, Parma, Ohio 44129
Exhibition Runs: August 1 – 31, 2026
Exhibition Location: Gallery Art Wall inside the Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma-Powers Branch located at 6996 Powers Blvd Parma, Ohio 44129
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am – 9pm; Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 1-5pm
Exhibition Opening Reception: Sunday, August 9th, 2:00-4:00pm
Art Pickup: Monday, August 31, 5:00-8:00pm
Contact and Questions
Sue Holick-Bade at sue@holick-bade.art
Laura D’Alessandro at lucys_eyes@yahoo.com