National Juried Photography Exhibition Submissions

The Academy Center of the Arts invites photographers from across the United States to submit work for the 2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition. Juried by photographer and filmmaker Kiera Hight, this national exhibition celebrates contemporary photography and showcases a diverse range of artistic perspectives from emerging and established artists. Open to U.S. residents ages 18 and older, the exhibition welcomes original photographs and photographically derived works completed after January 1, 2021. Selected works will be exhibited at the Academy Center of the Arts from September 4–25, 2026, providing artists with an opportunity to share their work with a wider audience and engage in a dynamic visual arts community. Submissions are due by June 30, 2026.