Show Us Your World: King County Metro Bus Shelter Photography Call

Photographic Center Northwest and King County Metro invite photographers of all ages and abilities to submit work for a public art project that will activate and beautify bus shelters throughout King County. The theme, "Show Us Your World," explores personal and cultural identity, community connection, and what is meaningful in your life. Consider submitting images that express cultural values and traditions, celebrate community, explore identity, or document your world.

This international call accepts submissions from July 25 through September 1, 2024. A panel of jurors from King County Metro and PCNW will select 100 photographs to be printed on high-quality exterior-grade signage and installed in bus shelters for up to 10 years. Selected images are prominently displayed throughout Seattle and greater King County. Artists may tile, collage, crop, or stitch images together to create unique compositions. The artist's name and image title will appear alongside PCNW and King County Metro logos.

Submit 5-10 images in either 5:4 or 5:2 frame ratio, under 5MB per image. Entry fee is $20 for 5 images, with additional images at $5 each. Images must be appropriate for all age groups (PG-13) and suitable for public exhibition. Avoid large blocks of color or negative space. Selected and non-selected artists will be notified in October 2024. If you cannot afford the entry fee, contact [email protected] for a discount code.