Black Box Gallery - Taking Pictures: 2025

• Black Box Gallery

• Deadline: March 12th, 2025

• Prize: Exhibition in Portland (USA) + Sales

• Theme: Open

• Entry Fees: Yes

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

Black Box Gallery is pleased to invite photographers from all backgrounds and experience levels to submit their work for consideration in an upcoming juried group exhibition. With an open theme, this show encourages participants to present their most accomplished photographic images, regardless of subject matter, style, or genre. We are looking for compelling and creative submissions that highlight technical skill, artistic vision, and an engaging approach to photography.

This exhibition is open to all photographic perspectives, including (but not limited to) landscape, architectural photography, portraiture, documentary projects, conceptual photography, fashion, still life, street photography, color and black-and-white compositions, nature photography, night photography, and any other experimental or innovative techniques. The goal is to present a well-rounded, dynamic exhibition that showcases the vast range of photographic possibilities.

The selected works will be featured in a professional gallery setting, allowing artists to gain exposure, connect with fellow photographers, and present their creative achievements to a wider audience. The exhibition will provide a rich visual dialogue, demonstrating the diversity of photographic practices in contemporary art.

Juror Information

We are honored to have Todd Johnson as the juror for this exhibition. Todd is the founder and director of Black Box Gallery and holds an MFA in Photography from the San Francisco Art Institute. His extensive experience as a portfolio reviewer for respected organizations such as Photolucida, Critical Mass, Dodho Magazine, and Blue Sky Gallery makes him a distinguished authority in the field of photography.

As an independent curator, Todd has organized numerous exhibitions in prominent venues across the United States, including Linfield College, Gallery Homeland, The Waiting Room Gallery, and The Gorilla Art Gallery. His work as an educator and arts administrator spans over 25 years, reinforcing his dedication to supporting and promoting photographers.

Todd's personal photographic work has been exhibited in galleries nationwide, from Portland to Brooklyn, Washington D.C., Olympia, and San Francisco. His expertise and keen eye for artistic excellence will ensure that this exhibition features outstanding and thought-provoking photographic works.

We encourage all photographers to take advantage of this unique opportunity and submit their best images for consideration. This promises to be an inspiring and diverse showcase of contemporary photography.