Juror: John Vellenga
Description: The Photograph as an Art Object explores photography as an expressive, artistic medium, broadly considered, within the realm of visual art. Throughout its comparatively brief but deeply impactful history, photography as a discipline has taken on private, public, personal, documentarian, historical, and artistic dimensions; has adapted and flourished on a variety of technological fronts; and has, in many ways, become an accessible medium that shapes identity and captures everyday experience. This exhibition prompts artists and viewers to contemplate what it means to approach photography as an expressive, artistic medium much like painting, sculpture, printmaking, or fiber arts – and yet, to consider and embrace its unique and broad capacities as a an artform and technology. Open to artists in the Midwest - IL, IN, IA, MI, OH, KY, WI, MO, MN.
DEADLINE TO ENTER: May 20, 2025
EXHIBITION DATES: June 20 – July 19, 2025
Opening Reception on Friday, June 20, 2025 | 5-7pm
Artwork delivery:
May 29, 30, 11am – 4pm
May 31, 10am – 3pm
June 3, 11am - 4pm
Artwork Pickup:
· July 22 – 25, 2025
· Artwork shipped to us must include a prepaid return shipping label.
The Arts Center will not be held responsible for artwork left more than 45 days from the last day of pick-up. If alternative arrangements are not made for pick up, and artwork is left past 45 days, artwork becomes the property of the Arts Center, without further notification.
Acceptance Notifications: May 27, 2025 by end of day