39th Annual Members Only Show
Submit 5-12 photography-based works (digital, silver, or alternative processes) for jurying by fine art photographer Amy Holmes George.
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- 17 days left
- Entry fee
- $30
- Award
- $400
- Location
- Abilene, Texas
- Exhibition window
- Nov 13, 2026 → Jan 15, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Oct 9, 2026
About
Overview
Texas Photographic Society announces its 39th Annual Members Only Show, juried by Amy Holmes George, fine art photographer and former TPS Executive Director. The exhibition will be held at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene, Texas. This open-themed call welcomes submissions from artists of all levels internationally who are current TPS members (may join at time of entry).
Key Dates
- October 2, 2026: Submission deadline through CaFÉ site (11:59 p.m. Mountain Time Zone)
- October 9, 2026: Exhibiting artists announced via email
- November 6, 2026: Work due at Center for Contemporary Arts
- November 2-6, 2026: Local drop-off hours Tu-Sat 11am-5pm
- November 13, 2026: Exhibition opens
- January 15, 2027: Closing Reception TBA
Eligibility
Open to artists internationally, 18 years old or older. You must be a current TPS member at time of entry; membership may be joined or renewed on CaFÉ while submitting. Works previously exhibited in TPS shows are not eligible. Current TPS Board members may enter but are not eligible for awards.
Media & Format
All photography-based work is encouraged, including digital, silver, and alternative processes. Submit 5-12 images (CaFÉ requires a minimum of 5; you may submit multiples of the same image to reach the minimum).
Entry Fee
$30 for 5 images, plus $5 for each additional image. All entry and membership fees are non-refundable.
Awards
- First Place: $400
- Second Place: $250
- Third Place: $150
- Up to 5 Honorable Mentions may be awarded
Submission Instructions
All entries must be submitted through the CaFÉ site. If you are unsure of your TPS membership status, contact Chris Ireland at [email protected].
About the Juror
Amy Holmes George is a fine art photographer and educator based near Dallas. She served as Executive Director of Texas Photographic Society (2014-2018) and has held teaching appointments at Baylor University, University of North Texas, and Stephen F. Austin State University. A Fulbright Scholar and past member of the National Board of Directors of the Society for Photographic Education, her work has been exhibited widely in the U.S. and internationally (Italy, England, France, China) and is held in permanent collections including The Getty, The Kinsey Institute, and the Fratelli Alinari Museum in Florence. She earned an MFA in photography from Clemson University and a BFA cum laude from Miami University.
- Award
- First Place $400, Second Place $250, Third Place $150, up to 5 Honorable Mentions
- Entry fee
- Entry fee: $30 for 5 images, plus $5 for each additional image (up to 12 images). Current TPS members only; may join or renew at time of entry.
- Entries per artist
- Up to 12
- Theme
- Open themed; welcomes all subject matter from photography-based work.
- Eligibility
- Open to artists internationally, 18 years old or older, who are current members of Texas Photographic Society (may join at time of entry).
- Audience
- Artists of all levels internationally, 18 years old or older
- Contact
- [email protected]
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