About the Open Call

Who is Your Self-ie asks artists to reflect, interpret, and reveal their own presence, whether through historical photographic processes or contemporary digital techniques. The exhibition is part of the CONTACT Photography Festival. Fifty artworks will be selected for a virtual exhibition and a one-night-only in-person showcase with an awards reception. Three Awards of Recognition, each with a $100 prize, will be presented.

What is Offered

Selected artists will be featured in a virtual exhibition from May 15 to June 30, 2026, and a one-day in-person exhibition on May 15, 2026. Three awards of $100 each will be granted.

Requirements

Submit original works only. Artists can submit up to two works. Improperly named files may not be recorded.

How to Apply

Submit up to two works via the gallery website. File names must follow the format Last Name_First Name, Title.jpg. Images should be in jpeg/jpg/png format, 150 dpi max, and not exceed 4MB.