About the Open Call

Guest curated by Liam O’Donoghue of East Bay Yesterday, this call seeks documentary-style photography that explores 'behind-the-scenes' views of workplaces and essential labor in the East Bay. The exhibition aims to highlight jobs that are often automated or invisible, focusing on process and effort rather than hyper-stylized or posed imagery. Selected works will be featured in a physical exhibition at Oakland Photo Workshop, an online exhibition, and a printed catalog.

What is Offered

Inclusion in a gallery exhibition at Oakland Photo Workshop, an online exhibition, and a printed exhibition catalog.

Requirements

Images must be taken within Alameda or Contra Costa Counties. Photography must be documentary in style (not posed or hyper-stylized). AI-generated images are prohibited. Physical artwork must be delivered framed, wired, and ready for hanging.

How to Apply

Submit via the Artwork Archive portal provided in the URL. Include the title, framed size, and printed medium for each piece. Optional descriptions may also be provided.