Art Through The Lens 2025

Art Through The Lens 2025 is an international juried photography exhibition open to all artists over the age of eighteen without restrictions on content. The exhibition provides photographers an outlet for their art, encouragement for growth in their vision and presentation, and cash rewards for works of exceptional merit. Artists may submit up to 20 entries. All photo-based imagery created through photographic processes is eligible, including non-lens made images. All work submitted must be original, completed in the last three years, and not previously exhibited in an Art Through The Lens (or Paducah Photo) exhibition. Size restrictions apply: no single work may be more than 6 feet in width and 8 feet in height without advanced approval from YAC.

Each year, 50-70 images are selected for exhibition by a highly qualified juror. $1,000 in cash awards will be given to works of high merit: First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200. The exhibition will be on display from July 29th – September 13th, 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent by June 27th, 2025. Accepted work must arrive at the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway St, Paducah, KY, no later than July 18th, 2025 at 5pm.

Entry fee is $10 per artwork submitted. Members of the Yeiser Art Center will receive a $10 discount off their total submission fee. Entries are submitted solely online through CaFE. Accepted entries must be shipped prepaid using FedEx, UPS, or USPS and must arrive ready to install following museum standards. Yeiser Art Center will keep a 40% gallery commission on all sales. Work will be insured for the duration of the exhibition for the value of the work or 60% of the retail price. Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 270-442-2453.