How to Enter the PhotoZone Juried Show for July 2026.

• Bring work to The Emerald Art Center, 500 Main Street, Springfield on June 27 or June 28 - between 11 and 4 pm.

• 1 - 2 framed prints per person. $15 for 1 or $25 for 2. Cash or check only on delivery

• Application forms are filled out when photos are brought in.

• All prints must be framed with hanging wire only, no tape and string or sawtooth hangers. Stretched canvas prints ok with wire or secure hanging device.

• Frame size is limited to 36 inches in the long dimension.

• The Juried Show Exhibit runs from July 1 - July 31.

• The Opening Reception will be on Friday July 10 at The Emerald Art Center from 5 - 7:30 pm.

• Some prizes will be available at the opening.

Cash Prizes

First Place $500

Second Place $300

Third Place - $150

Other sponsor prizes may be available on Second Saturday or after. Check with the front desk to pick them up.

More Details

 1. The entrant or appointed party is responsible for delivery and recovery of their work to and from gallery.  

2. Unless marked ‘not for sale’ all work received will be considered for sale at the price set by the entrant. PhotoZone Gallery will retain 40% commission fee on pieces sold.

3. Work not accepted for exhibition must be picked up on June 30 through July 3rd - between 11 and 4 pm. 

4. Work accepted for exhibition will be hung and shown in the space through July 31.

5. After the show all exhibited work must be picked up on Saturday, August 1 between the hours of 11 and 4 pm. If you cannot pick up on this date, Please arrange for someone to retrieve your work on that day.

6. Jurying will be done by members of PhotoZone on Sunday evening, June 28. Entrants will be called with the results of jurying within a few days. Those entrants we cannot contact by telephone will be contacted by email with notification of jurying results. PhotoZone members are not allowed to enter work in the show.

7. The exhibition will run from July 1 - July 31.  Gallery hours are Tuesday - Saturday from 11:00 - 4:00.

8. An opening reception will be held at the gallery on Friday July 10 (Second Friday Art Walk) from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Refreshments will be provided and exhibitors are encouraged to attend.

Any other questions, contact us here.

Below are some of the guidelines that our jurors take into consideration when judging, not necessarily in any order.

• Presentation- framing, mounting, meeting entry requirements.

• Impact- feeling one gets upon viewing an image for the first time.

• Technical Excellence- the quality of the image itself as it is presented for viewing, such as focus, lighting, and color balance.

• Lighting- effect of dark/bright on the image content

• Composition- holds the viewer in the image and prompts the viewer to look where the creator intends.

• Storytelling- the image’s ability to deliver a message, evoke the imagination, or express creative intent.