ENTRY DEADLINE
March 18 at 5:00 PM

SHOW DATES
April 20 - May 22, 2026

Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony Friday, May at 5:00 PM

EXPOSURE is a curated and judged photography exhibit for amateur and professional photographers.

Cost to enter $10/entry for Digital | $5/entry for Film

Prizes awarded at the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.

All information on this page, hanging instructions, link to pay and email are all linked under “Quick Links.”

QUICK LINKS

INFORMATION PDF
HANGING REQUIREMENTS
PAY FEES
DIRECTIONS TO THE ARTS CENTER
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US!
ENTRY FORM

Timeline

March 18 Registration Deadline (all registration forms, photos, and fees due)

March 19 Notification of Acceptance Date

April 6, 7, 9, 10 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Delivery of pieces to The Arts Center

April 20 - May 22 Exhibit Open

Friday, May 8, 5:00 PM at The Arts Center Opening Reception

May 25, 26, 28, 29 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pick-up pieces at The Arts Center

***Please note that we are NOT open on Wednesday 6/4***

JURY & JUDGING PROCESS

Delivered works will be juried to ensure work is meets all criteria. Notice of acceptance status will be by March 19. Accepted works will be displayed for the duration of the exhibit and may not be removed for any reason.

Displayed entries will be judged by AACA host judge, Wayne Stetser. Judging will be “blind,” meaning the artists’ names will be hidden.

PRIZES

Best in Show

Professional 1st and 2nd

Amateur 1st and 2nd

There will be several cash prizes given based on entries and fees collected.

THIS YEAR’S JUDGE Wayne Stetser

CRITERIA

  1. All media and subject matter acceptable. But be aware – this show will be open to all ages at all times.

  2. All entries must have been shot and edited by the artist within the last two (2) years.

  3. You may enter up to 10 photographs (fees are $10 per digital entry and $5 per film entry).

  4. Professional and Amateur Divisions are in place for protection of amateur artists. Those who sell their work

    or take photos for profit qualify as professional. Amateurs may also compete in the Professional Division.

  5. Entry form, fee(s), and digital image deadline is March 18, 2026.

  6. Prints must be matted and/or framed and ready to hang for acceptance in show. Click here for detailed instructions to make sure your work is ready to exhibit.

HOW TO ENTER

Using one of the following methods, pay entry fees for each piece, up to ten photographs (fee must be received for work to be juried)

  • MAIL check payable to AACA | PO Box 95 | Athens, TN 37371-0095

  • ONLINE here.

  • IN PERSON cash, check, or credit card at The Arts Center | 320 N. White St | Athens, TN

  • PHONE with credit card 423-745-8781

Using the confirmation email received after paying, click the link in the email to fill out the digital entry form and submit.

Registration is not complete until both payment and entry forms are received.

DELIVERY

  • Accepted works may be hand delivered to The Arts Center Monday April 6, Tuesday April 7, Thursday April 9, and Friday April 10 during regular business hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ***Please note that we are NOT open on Wednesday April 8.***

  • Click here to make sure your work is ready for exhibition!

PICK UP

  • Exhibited works must be picked up from The Arts Center Monday May 25, Tuesday May 26, Thursday May 28, or Friday May 29 during regular business hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ***Please note that we are NOT open on Wednesday May 30.***

    AACA is not responsible for artwork left after May 29, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE

  • Entry is not complete without payment of all entry fees. You may make payment online here by March 18.

  • All pieces MUST meet our hanging requirements. Click here to make sure your work is ready for exhibition!

  • Entry forms and fees must be received by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.