Help and Advice
If you are preparing to submit work to the LIP Annual Exhibition, this guidance will help you present your entry correctly and provide all necessary information.
Choosing work to submit
The entire selection process is designed to be as fair as possible so we do not tell you what kind of work to submit, and indeed the selectors work completely independently of LIP in making their decisions.
Photographic works – The best advice in choosing photographs is for them to be innovative and original, take time to make your choice.
If a member is not working with digital files (ie. with print and film only), contact the Exhibition Organiser for details about the best way to submit your work.
Deadlines
Ensure that you submit your Entry Form before midnight, Sunday 19 October.
Uploading Images – Format and Size Specification
Your digital submission will be viewed on a computer screen. Please ensure that you upload image files strictly in accordance with the the specifications given above. The digital files are used not only for selection but also for the catalogue so please check for dust spots etc. and that files are 1800 pixels longest dimension. max quality jpegs and correctly named using your membership number not your name.
If you are not familiar with preparing or resizing digital image files please feel free to email the Web Editor for advice.
Preparation of physical prints
Final Print Presentation
Check that your prints, mounts and frames are of good quality as prints which do not meet LIP’s quality standards will not be hung. Think: is your final framed//mounted print suitable for sale in a smart gallery?
Framed or mounted work
Ensure your work is sized correctly, a maximum of 75cm wide and 95cm high including any frame and either framed or mounted on board (eg Foamex, MDF, Aluminium).
Espacio Gallery has a specific hanging method which must be followed for all work to be hung. They need D-rings or similar on the back to fit on hooks which slide on wires hanging from the ceiling.The maximum weight of each work for the hanging system is 7kg.
If mounting your work on PVC board (eg Foamex, MDF, Aluminium) then it is compulsory to have a batten firmly attached on the back with 2 D-rings for hanging. A second batten at the bottom will improve its ‘hang’ on the wall. Please make sure the space between the ring and the top edge of the work is about 7cm.
If you are using frames it is also mandatory to attach 2 D-rings onto the back of each work frame, placed about 7cm from the top edge of the frame. Glass in frames makes them more difficult to handle and impedes viewing of your work, so please remove glass from frames if possible.
If you do not follow these rules correctly, it will be impossible to hang and exhibit your work. We do not take any responsibility if you fail to meet these rules.
Please do not write your name on the front of the print or mount.