Vision(ary) 2026 | Raising Our Voices

The Griffin Museum of Photography invites photographers to submit completed or near-completed projects for Vision(ary) 2026: Raising Our Voices, a public art exhibition exploring American movements of protest, activism, and social justice. From the Civil Rights Movement to contemporary struggles for racial equity, gender justice, environmental protection, labor rights, immigration reform, and democratic accountability, protest has shaped the American narrative. Photography has been central to this history—documenting resistance, amplifying voices, and creating images that define collective memory.

The museum seeks sustained photographic projects that examine activism within the United States—past or present. Work should engage with organized movements, grassroots action, community advocacy, and the evolving language of civic expression. Projects may focus on public demonstrations, acts of resistance, intergenerational organizing, or the lasting impact of social movements on individuals and communities. Strong conceptual clarity, visual cohesion, and thoughtful engagement with the complexities of American activism are encouraged.

Vision(ary) transforms downtown Winchester into an open-air gallery, with individual exhibitions presented on banners, sidewalks, and public spaces from June through September 2026. This is the Griffin Museum of Photography's 7th Annual summer public art exhibition, featuring over 20 individual exhibitions with distinct photographic styles. The exhibition will be juried by the Griffin curatorial team and guest juror Elizabeth Krist, former Senior Photo Editor with National Geographic magazine. Entry fee is $45.00. Submissions should include 5-10 images, with optional audio (0-3 files) and video (0-3 files) for a total of 5-16 samples.