2025 MEMBERS’ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Download 2025 Application Form HERE

** Prints for Members’ Exhibit must NOT have watermarks or names on them. **

EXHIBIT DATES: September 5 - October 31, 2025

LOCATION: Eastern Shore Art Center, 401 Oak Avenue, Fairhope, AL

SCHEDULE FOR SHOW:

  • Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, 10:30am-4pm: Artwork drop-off at Eastern Shore Art Center

  • Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025: Artwork will be hung by ESAC staff 

  • Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, 6-8pm: Art Walk (This will serve as the Exhibit Opening)

  • Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025: ESCC September Mtg. with Exhibit Jurors’ Presentation

  • Friday, Oct 3, 2025, 6-8pm: Art Walk

  • Friday, Oct. 31 OR Sat., Nov. 1, 2025, 10am-4pm:  Artwork pickup / Artists check out at front desk

Each member (whose membership is currently paid for 2025-2026 by August 14th) may submit two (2) photos, 8x10 or larger and prepared for display.  Entries will be juried, but each member will have at least one photo in the show.  Artwork should not exceed 30″ in any direction for display. Works MUST be matted and framed, wired and ready for hanging. Metal and canvas prints are accepted, but must also be wired and ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers.

If the artwork is sold during this period, ESAC retains a 30% commission on sold work. Any artwork that is sold will remain on display through October 31st.

CATEGORIES:

  • People - Any photo where the main subject(s) is a person or people. Still shots or active. 

  • Flora- Plants

  • Fauna- Animals

  • Scenic - Cityscapes, landscapes, architecture, natural settings.

  • Other- Any image that does not fit the other categories; may include abstract and/or digital art photos.


CRITERIA FOR JURYING:

  • Subject

  • Lighting

  • Composition

  • Originality

AWARDS:

  • Best of Show

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each category

  • Best Black and White

  • Best Use of Color

  • Best Youth- 18 Years and Under

  • People’s Choice 

PROMOTION:

All winners will be featured/promoted on Social Media sites, as well as the ESCC website.