Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Center for Photographic Art in Carmel accepts photographs from living photographers worldwide age 18+, excluding those previously shown in their gallery. Entry costs $45–$65 (early) or $55–$75 (regular) for three images, with awards totaling approximately $5,000 and a gallery exhibition.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 1, 2026
“Submission period: Tuesday, July 1 – Wednesday, October 1, 2026, 11:59pm Mountain Time (10:59pm Pacific). Framed artwork due at CPA no later than November 25, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $45 to apply
“$45–$65 for early submission (July 1–August 27, 2026) for 3 images; $55–$75 for regular submission (August 28–October 1, 2026) for 3 images; additional images $10 each (up to 20 total); member discoun”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. ~$5k across 8 awards; gallery exhibition
“Eight cash awards totaling $6,000+ (First Place $2,500, Second Place $1,000, Third Place $500, four awards of merit $250 each, Salon Jane Award $1,000, People's Choice Award $150 plus CPA gear)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition December 6, 2026–January 3, 2027
Who can apply. All living photographers worldwide over age 18. No previous work accepted in prior CPA gallery exhibitions.
How they choose. Single distinguished juror; ~50 of 2,400+
“Juried by Lisa Volpe, Curator of Photography at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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