Depth of Field: Open Call for Photography 2026

Description

Call for Art
Depth of Field: Open Call for Photography
March 16 - April 8, 2026
Reception: Friday March 20th, 6-7 pm
This exhibit aims to honor the art of photography in all its forms, embracing the wide range of approaches and styles that photographers bring to the medium. By showcasing this diversity, we celebrate the creative spirit and the unique perspectives that make photography such a powerful art form.
Everyone is  invited to submit online applications containing 1 or 2 works of art no larger than 30"wide. There is no age limit.HCA Member's will receive a discount on the submission fee, for coupon code please email megann@hopartscenter.org
No AI (Artificial Intelligence) artwork will be accepted.
Our guest judge will be Rebecca Skinner.  They will be picking first, second and third place winners and three honorable mentions that will be announced at the reception on Friday March 20th 6-7PM
Rebecca Skinner photographs abandoned spaces throughout the United States. She is a modern-day urban explorer seeking unique neglected structures and desolate places. Her subject matter includes images of large open spaces and details such as peeling paint and rust. Texture, color and light play an important part of her image making and she is attracted to the beauty of these places as well as the forgotten history. 
Skinner is the owner and director of Fountain Street Gallery based in Boston, MA, and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. 
Two dimensional work must be wired for hanging. Your work will not be accepted if it is not properly framed and wired. Please contact Megann Filios at megann@hopartscenter.org if you have any questions.  If your work is not properly wired or not sturdy enough to install we reserve the right to refuse it.
All entries should be: Original artwork created in the last 5 yearsNot shown previously at HCA
Artwork description should tell us about your work, it will be on the label in the gallery so visitors can engage with your artwork. 
Please crop out the frame when submitting your image, only the artwork should be seen. 
Please ensure your image is properly oriented as we use the images in our web gallery. 
In submitting this art you acknowledge that HCA is not responsible for damage or loss of artwork before, during, or after the exhibit.  You also agree to pick up the works of art within the pick-up dates and acknowledge that HCA is not responsible for keeping artwork left at the gallery after  pick-up dates end.  HCA may take photos of your work that may be used for promotional purposes.
Important Dates:
EXHIBIT DATES: March 16 - April 8, 2026Submission Deadline: March 6, 2026DROP OFF DATES: Thursday March 12, 9am-8pm OR Friday March 13, 9am-6pm. Work cannot be accepted before or after these dates. If you are planning to ship your artwork, please let Megann know at megann@hopartscenter.org.  Artwork must be received by March13th.OPENING RECEPTION: Friday March 20, 6-7pmPICK UP DATES: Friday April 9, 3-6pm OR Saturday April 10, 10am-1pm - ALL WORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. HCA cannot be responsible for storing your artworkOPENING RECEPTION: Friday April 17, 6-7pm
PICK UP DATES: Thursday April 9, 2026, 3-6pm OR  Friday April 10, 2026, 10am-1pm - ALL WORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. HCA cannot be responsible for storing your artwork.  If you need accomodation please contact Megann at megann@hopartscenter.org
How to size your images before uploading them on artcall: Check that your image has a .jpg or .png extension at the end of its nameSize: An image size is determined by its width and its height in pixels (px)Weight: the weight of an image also called "File Size"  is measured in kilobite (KB) or megabite (MB)To upload your images on art call, the size of your image must be at least 960 x 1920 px, and the weight less than 4MB.PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN 1 WORK IN A SINGLE SUBMISSION. This makes for a very difficult selection process for the jurors and the admins.  Thank you for understanding.