12th Juried Photo Exhibit

The Abbott Marshlands are a critical natural and cultural resource located in central New Jersey along the Delaware River between Trenton and Bordentown. The 3,000 acres include the northernmost freshwater tidal marsh on the Delaware River and surrounding lowland and upland forests. The Voices for the Marsh 12th Juried Photographic Exhibition provides an opportunity for both local hobbyists and fine art photographers to capture the cultural and ecological richness of the marshlands and participate in efforts to build awareness and support for the protection and stewardship of the marshlands.

All photographs must be taken within the borders of the Abbott Marshlands. All images created utilizing photographic processes, including film and digital, and black and white and color photography are eligible. Photographs that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (dust removal, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color, and contrast) should be entered as Digital Art. Photographs must be available for sale; artists will receive 70% of the sale price with 30% retained by Friends for the Abbott Marshlands. Photographs previously hung in earlier Voices for the Marsh exhibitions will not be accepted. Entries will be judged based on artistic merit, professional quality presentation, and celebration of the natural beauty and diversity of the Abbott Marshlands.

Entry fees are $36.00 for up to 3 images, plus $6.00 for each additional image up to a total of 6 images per photographer. Members of Friends for the Abbott Marshlands receive a 25% discount. Submissions must be made electronically by May 10, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EDT). Accepted entries must be delivered to Tulpehaking Nature Center (157 Westcott Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08610) between June 10-12, 2026. The exhibition runs June 14 – August 23, 2026 (Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm, Sundays 1–4 pm). The reception and award ceremony will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 2-4 pm with the ceremony at 3:00 pm. Awards include Best in Show ($500), Best in Category ($200 each for Flora/Fungi, Wildlife, Landscape, Digital Art), People's Choice ($100), and Honorable Mention for each category. Awards are limited to one per photographer. Photographers retain all copyrights; Friends for the Abbott Marshlands reserves the right to use submitted images for promotion of the exhibit and mission in print and online with photographer credit.