2026 MEMBERS’ PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Download 2026 Application Form HERE

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

EXHIBIT DATES: September 4 - October 30, 2026

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

SCHEDULE FOR SHOW:

  • Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, 10:30am-4pm: Artwork drop-off at Eastern Shore Art Center. Please note that we will not be able to check artwork in until 10:30am.

  • Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Artwork will be hung by ESAC staff 

  • Thursday, September 3, 2026: Judging at Eastern Shore Art Center 10am-4pm 

  • Friday, September 4, 2026, 6-8pm: Art Walk (This will serve as the Exhibit Opening)

  • Thursday, September 10, 2026: ESCC September Mtg. with Exhibit Jurors’ Presentation

  • Friday, October 2, 2026, 6-8pm: Art Walk

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10am-4pm:  Artwork pickup / Artists check out at front desk

Each member (whose membership is current and active for 2026-2027 and paid by JULY 9TH MEETING) 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, gallery wrapped, wired and ready for hanging. Metal and canvas prints are accepted, but must also be 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 30th.

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.

  • Still Life- Images that focus on an inanimate subject matter, either natural or man-made.

  • Transportation-Images that depict any form of transportation

  • Architecture- Images that focus on a building, or any architectural element of a building

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


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.