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Nicole Mordecai

2026 Newton Free Library Show

March 2, 2026

2:00 PM

Submission Deadline:

Jan 25, 2026

SHOW RUNS March 2-31

Reception: TBD


Newton Free Library Online Gallery


Deadlines

  • Submissions: January 25

  • Notification: February 1

  • Drop-off: March 2, 9:00-10:00am

  • Pickup: March 31, 9:00-10:00am


Every year, dues-paying NCC members showcase their best work in this month-long show at the Newton Free Library. Unlike prior years, submitted images will be reviewed and filtered for technical quality (i.e., pixelation, noise, etc.) and to ensure the subject meets the family-friendly guidelines of the City of Newton.


While we hope there is room for one print for each member, realistically, the space allows for approximately thirty 16”x20” framed images. If there is not enough exhibit space for every submission, we will have a randomized lottery to select participants.


Whether or not you were selected in the lottery to show a print, all submitted images will automatically be a part of an online gallery for everyone to enjoy. If you do not want to participate in the online gallery, you may opt out on the submission form. The image you submit for consideration will be used for the online gallery. Note that to participate in the show, you must complete the submission form AND upload your image to Dropbox.


Please review the information below carefully. If you have any concerns about your image or frame meeting the standards below, consult with us in advance by emailing info@newtoncameraclub.org.  If a print is delivered at the hanging that is not the expected image or presents other hanging problems, the image will almost certainly not be hung.

Guidelines

FRAMING GUIDELINES


Sturdiness: Your frame must be sturdy. If the frame is not sturdy, your image will not be hung. The test for sturdiness? Lift your framed image from the top center rail of your frame and “bounce” it up and down. The top rail should not bow.


Wired: Your frame must have a wire across the back. We cannot accept sawtooth hangers. If the wire is not attached to proper, fixed attachment points, your image will not be hung. The spring clips that hold the backing in back-loading frames are NOT proper attachment points.


Size Requirements: Maximum framed size is 16" x 20" or visually equivalent for other aspect ratios. Your frame may not exceed 20” in the longest dimension and 16” in the shorter dimension. Please make sure your frame is the size you indicated in the filename.


Framing/Presentation: Matted photographs must be presented in a black wooden or metal frame with a white/off-white mat. Images on canvas, metal, or acrylic must be no larger than 16x20 and wired as indicated above.


Glazing: Protect your images. Using glass or plexiglas to protect your print is highly recommended but not mandatory. Do not use plastic sheeting.


Labels: Put your name, title and the price (or NFS…not for sale) on a label on the back of your frame. If your frame has plexiglass, add “P” to the label so we don’t clean it with Windex.

Rules

You must be a paid up for 2025-2026 member to participate. Please pay your dues as early as possible, but no later than the day of the hanging.


How to Participate


1. Select one (1) of your best/favorite “family-friendly” images.


2. Select single images only, no diptychs or triptychs.


3. Select ONLY images that have not been exhibited in an NCC print or online show. You may submit images from NCC competitions, critiques, and mini-shows, or images that have been in sales or shows elsewhere.


4. Select images that can meet the framing requirements below.

NOTE: Submissions that do not follow these specifications will not be considered.


5. Prepare your file

  • Your file should be a JPG, in sRGB color space, sized to 1920 pixels on the long side.

  • Name your image using the following naming convention:
    Library_Full Name_Title_SizeWxH_Orientation (L or P)
    For example:Library_Adam Smith_The Wealth of Nations_16x20_P

  • Please use your "Full Name" as you would like it printed on an image label.
    "Title" is the title of your image with spaces between the words,
    and the "Size" of the image should be the framed size with the width first followed by the height.
    Use "L" for landscape (horizontal) images and "P" for portrait (vertical) images.

  • NOTE: please use an underscore between elements, as indicated.


6. Frame Size

Please note that due to space constraints, the largest frame size that can be accommodated for the Library exhibit is 16x20 inches. 


7. Submit your file

a. Submit your image using this Dropbox link. This link is for members only. Please be sure you are logged out of any Dropbox account before submitting files.

b. Fill out the form with your details: Submission Form If you have problems entering your data, please contact us immediately at info@newtoncameraclub.org

c. Consideration of your entry requires both a. and b. must be completed.


8. After notification, get your image printed
It must be the image you submitted and it must be printed in the size you submitted.


9. Procure your frame
 Read and follow the guidelines.


10. Deliver your framed image to the Library between 9 and 10 AM on March 2, 2026.


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