Allied Arts is debuting a new challenge to bring together photographers and artists of every medium through its Capture and Release Challenge.
Through Aug. 13, photographers may submit family-friendly photos to Allied Arts that artists will recreate or reimagine for an upcoming exhibition in December at Allen’s Market. Specific dates will be announced later this year.
“There is no theme for this challenge. Since it is our inaugural year, we wanted to give participants the opportunity to take their best photo and for our artists to create from a wide selection,” said Rebekah Tobar, executive director of Allied Arts. “This challenge is about creative connection and transformation.”
Photographs can be dropped off during the Creator’s Club meeting July 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. St., or at the Marlor Arts Center, 201 N. Wayne St., through Aug. 13 at 3 p.m.
“The competition is open to everyone, but we are getting our Creator’s Club directly involved,” said Tobar. “The club is essentially our local art alliance that meets monthly.”
Creator’s Club meets the last Saturday of each month at Allen’s Market. The club is for artists of all disciplines and media to unite and share what they do, encourage each other, and teach their techniques.
Creators Club artists and any artist wishing to join the challenge, will choose a photo to transform in their chosen media. Paintings, sculptures, carpentry, digital art, and other mediums may be used to recreate or reimagine the photo.
“We would love to see a range of media and interpretations,” said Tobar. “The only restriction is that it must be able to be physically displayed. So, for example, digital art submissions will need to be printed.”
To ensure the protection of photographers and artists, all participants will sign a release form to protect their work and an agreement to care for photos responsibly. According to Tobar, Allied Arts wants to ensure the integrity and value of both submissions.
“The photograph is equally as important as the artwork that it is inspired from it. We want to ensure all submissions are protected and cared for,” said Tobar.
For more information about the contest or Creator’s Club, contact 478- 452-3950.
“As it is our inaugural year, the goal is to have fun. We want to see the community’s creativity and bridge the divide between mediums to create a beautiful exhibit for locals and visitors alike,” said Tobar.
— Contributed