Call Description

DEADLINES & INFORMATION

Applicant submission deadline: Friday, September 11, 2026

Application notifications sent: September 30, 2026

Exhibition dates: November 20, 2026 - January 2, 2027

Opening reception: Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 5 - 8 pm

Exhibition Juror: Laura Sackett

Fees: $20 for the first 3 images and then $3 for each additional image after

AWARDS

Best in Show: Includes a feature article on LensCulture.com, along with promotion in LensCulture’s weekly newsletter reaching over 580,000 subscribers. The award winner will also receive $150 in custom printing from Digital Silver Imaging and a CPAC membership.

Honorable Mention: $150 in Custom Printing from Digital Silver Imaging and a CPAC membership.

JUROR

Laura Sackettis the creative director and co-founder of LensCulture, one of the leading sites committed to discovering and publishing the best in the contemporary photography. She leads all aspects of design including strategy, brand, website, print, communications, screenings and exhibitions. Besides leading the creative direction for LensCulture, she also designs and co-curates LensCulture exhibitions and the online galleries. Laura is a juror, reviewer & nominator in several international Photo Awards and Festivals. She is a founding Board Member of PhotoAlliance, and earned an MFA in photography from the California College of the Arts. She currently lives in Oakland, CA.