2026 Evendale Juried Photography Exhibition

Overview

As the Village of Evendale celebrates its 75th Anniversary, photographers are invited to explore the ways images connect us across generations. Reflections Through Time seeks photographs that examine memory, history, change, identity, and the stories that shape our communities and lives. Selected photographs will be reproduced on large-scale 4-foot by 4-foot weatherproof panels and displayed outdoors along the Village of Evendale pool fence as part of a free public exhibition. Approximately 90–100 photographs will be selected for exhibition. This is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial.

Key Dates

• Submission Deadline: Friday, August 14, 2026
• Acceptance Notification: By Monday, August 24, 2026
• Exhibition: September 13–December 31, 2026
• Opening Reception and Awards: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 1–4 pm

Eligibility

• Open to professional and amateur photographers residing within 50-mile radius of Evendale, Ohio
• Student photographers age 18 and under may enter the Student Division
• All subject matter and photographic processes welcome
• Artwork must be suitable for public, family-friendly display

Awards

• Adult Division: Best in Show $350 and Solo Exhibition at ECAC, 2nd Place $175, 3rd Place $100, Honorable Mentions $50
• Student Division (ages 18 and under): 1st Place $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50, Honorable Mentions $25
• Over $1,000 in Cash Prizes total
• Awards announced during Opening Reception on September 13, 2026

Entry Requirements

• Maximum of 5 photographs per artist
• All entries must be original photographs created by the submitting artist
• Digital and film-based photography accepted
• Color, black-and-white, documentary, fine art, experimental, and alternative processes welcome
• No AI-generated imagery
• No artwork previously submitted to an Evendale Juried Photography Exhibition

Entry Fee

• Non-Residents: $10 per image
• Evendale residents: Free entry
• Students 18 and under: Free entry
• All entry fees are non-refundable

Digital Image Submission Requirements

• Images must be in JPG format
• At least 1500 pixels on the longest side
• 300 dpi resolution
• File size must not exceed 30 mb
• Images must show the artwork only (no mats, frames, or borders)

Exhibition & Sales

Accepted photographs will be reproduced by ECAC on weather-resistant display panels measuring approximately 4 feet by 4 feet. Original artwork does not need to be delivered. Artwork may be listed For Sale or Not For Sale. ECAC does not collect commission. Sales inquiries will be referred directly to the artist.