NHAA Call for Entry - Aug 2026-Lotte Jacobi Photography Exhibit

Description

NHAA Call For Art
August 2026 Lotte Jacobi Open Juried Photography Exhibit
EXHIBIT DATES: July 29-August 30, 2026
EXHIBIT LOCATION 136 State Street, Portsmouth, NH and online at nhartassociation.org
ARTCALL SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 p.m.ENTRY FEE:  NHAA members: $20 for 1 submission/$25 for 2/$30 for 3 Non-Members: $40 for 1 submission/$45 for 2/$50 for 3 CLICK TO MAKE PAYMENTAll submission fees are waived for Artists Under 30.  If you are not under 30 and the submission fee poses a financial barrier, we have scholarships available. Please contact us.JUROR RESULTS RELEASED: Monday, July 13, 2026ACCEPTED WORK DROP OFF:  Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and Monday, July 27, 9 a.m.-6 p.mOPENING RECEPTION: Friday, August 7, 5-8 p.m.PICK-UP SUBMISSIONS: Sunday, August 30, 4-6 p.m. and Monday, August 31, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all regional artists working with photography (NHAA members and non-members)LOCATION: NHAA Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery AND online at nhartassociation.orgCOMMISSION STRUCTURE: Artists retain 60%, NHAA retains 40% of sale price
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: It's remarkable to reflect on the journey of the NH Art Association since its inception in 1940. In those early days, photography was overlooked as a fine art medium, absent from our exhibitions. However, thanks to the pioneering advocacy of Lotte Jacobi, the perception shifted, and photography found its rightful place within our organization. Today, we proudly uphold a legacy of showcasing some of the finest photographers in New England, a testament to Lotte Jacobi's enduring impact. In honor of her contributions, we are proud to name this exhibition after her. We invite New England artists working in photographic mediums to submit 1-3 pieces, continuing our tradition of celebrating this important art form and preserving our organization's rich history.
THE JURY PROCESS:The juror for this exhibition is Glen Scheffer, Professor of Photography at New England College.All work will be juried blind using a digital formatArtists will be notified of acceptance status by email (via ArtCall) for each submission entered.
ARTWORK ACCEPTED: 

1-3 pieces of work per artist
2D work – maximum framed dimension 48” in the longest direction INCLUDING FRAME.
3D work - submissions must be primarily photo based, i.e. sculpture, wall hangings, books, etc.All work must be created with the last 3 years and not previously shown at the Levy GalleryAll artists exhibiting online or at any NHAA in person venues must adhere to our PRESENTATION AND FRAMING GUIDELINES  (click here) and NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT (click here) on the on the website in the member portal.If you have not already registered with ArtCall, you will be asked to register. (See video below for how to submit work) All artists can use this system to enter submissions and print out their labels. To participate you must submit images of your work. You can upload 2 images for each piece, but only 1 is required. The images will be used to represent your art on the website for online sales. Please use sharp, high-quality images with a neutral background. Remember that the deadline for submission is June 30, 11:59 p.m. The online system will automatically close at this time. It is recommended that you DO NOT wait until the last day to submit your work. Artwork not entered into ArtCall will not be accepted. Contact us if you need help using ArtCall.FOR ALL ARTISTS UNDER 18 YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN REVIEW THE NHAA EXHIBIT AGREEMENT AND HELP YOU WITH YOUR ONLINE SUBMISSION.
AWARDS:Winning artists will also be invited to become juried members of the NHAA. Parfitt Memorial 1st Place Award: $600; Parfitt Memorial 2nd Place Award: $400; Parfitt Memorial 3rd Place Award: $250; Lotte Jacobi Award: $500 for a photographic work that epitomizes the art of portraiture; Under 30 Artist Award: $100  and Honorable Mentions
ABOUT GLEN SCHEFFER:Glen Scheffer is an artist and educator based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Working primarily with large- and medium-format cameras, Glen creates narrative-driven images that move between realistic representation and post-documentary forms, exploring how stories can be conveyed visually through the lens. Glen completes his projects through traditional darkroom processes, archival pigment prints, and handmade books.Glen has exhibited photographs and artist books throughout the United States and internationally. Most recently, his handmade book Sara Is Always Surprised by the Weather was included in the On the Shelf exhibition at Filter Photo Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. Glen has taught photography for over 20 years and has been a professor of photography at the Institute of Art and Design at New England College for the past six years.
ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE ART ASSOCIATION:The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) serves established and emerging contemporary artists to cultivate creativity, community, and culture through education, events, and exhibitions. Founded over 85 years ago, NHAA supports artists throughout the state with satellite galleries to exhibit their work along with their main gallery located in downtown Portsmouth.
FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: Carol Van Loon (603) 431-4230, carol@nhartassociation.org
To learn how to enter your submissions, please watch the video below. Please note that this is a juried exhibit.