Competitions & Contests

Across America Photography Exhibition

Entry Dates 2026-05-31T23:54:00+00:00 - 2026-02-16T13:30:00+00:00 52 Days Left

Description

Across America 2026 - Photography Exhibition
Prospectus
The Award-Winning Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire, is thrilled to announce a Call for Entry for our annual juried photography competition and exhibition. This year's theme is "Across America."
Location: The Art Center, 1 Washington Street, Dover, NHExhibition Dates: July 13- August 31, 2026Submissions Deadline - May 31, 2026 11:59PM
Notifications Made – June 8, 2026
Jurors- Brian Crowley and  Ron St. Jean
Brian Crowley is an American born photographer, specializing in landscape and street photography.   His work has been compared with Bauhaus photographer László Moholy-Nagy for the unique angles and perspectives and can be seen here and abroad in collections and museums.
Ron St. Jean is a professional portrait, event, and fine art photographer with over 40 years of experience, known for his keen eye for subtle details and compelling compositions. His work often blends images and textures to create layered visual narratives, approaching every subject with a portrait photographer’s perspective while embracing a playful, creative process.
Eligibilty  Requirements:
Open to US Photographers of all levels  Must be 18+All submitted images must be original works created by the entrant.Submissions should be in high-resolution digital format (JPEG)Each image must be titled and accompanied by a brief artist statement describing the series.Fees - Art Center Members: no fee with up-to-date membership through the end of the exhibit. Non-Members $25 for up to threesubmissions.
Submission Guidelines:
Photographers are invited to submit up to 3 images representing a cohesive work series.The series should encapsulate America's diverse and dynamic essence, showcasing landscapes, people, culture, or any aspect that embodies the nation's spirit.
Payment link - Art CallNotifications Made – June 8, 2026Delivery of Work – Delivered by June 27,  Work arriving after the deadlinemay not be included. Delivery of accepted pieces will only be received during the stated days/hours. All work must have theArtCall check-in label affixed to the back. All work must be packaged in a manner that allows the materials to be re-used forreturn. Shipped works must include a prepaid return shipping labelfrom FEDEX or UPS. 
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ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS -1.  Work requiring assembly or a complex installation procedure must be accompanied by detailed written instructions withreference photos.2.  Work must be professional presented and ready for installation.  3.  All artwork must be for sale and cannot be removed during the exhibition.PUBLICITY - The Art Center reserves the right to photograph an accepted work for publication and publicity purposes.SALES - For any artwork sales: artist receives 70% of the saleprice; The Art Center retains 30%.CONTACTThe Art Center1 Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, NH 03820www.theartcenterdover.com
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