2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition
The National Juried Photography Exhibition is held biennially in November at the Delaplaine as part of FOCUS, our month-long celebration of photography. Artists residing within the U.S. are invited to enter up to three (3) photographs for consideration. The entry fee is $35 per artist ($25 if the artist is a current member of the Delaplaine). All photographs, black & white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, digital, or pinhole are eligible.
Awards
First: $1,000
Second: $500
Third: $250
Honorable Mention: $125
Important Dates
Deadline for Entries:
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026
Notification of Juror Results:
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
Selected Artworks Delivered:
Oct 25–31, 2026
Juror’s Presentation:
Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 at 2 pm
Exhibition Dates:
November 7–29
Artwork Pick-Up:
Sunday, Nov 29, 4–5 pm & Monday, Nov 30, 9 am–5pm
About the 2026 Juror
E. Brady Robinson is a Baltimore-based photographer and creative director known for her vibrant and eclectic mix of fine art photography, cultural documentation, and portraits of creatives. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions in the US and internationally, and her photographs are held in the permanent collections of the Orlando Museum of Art and the Spanish Cultural Center in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Robinson teaches photography and senior seminar at Georgetown University and is a contributing photographer for BmoreArt and Baltimore Beat.
Application Guidelines
- Artists must enter their artwork through the online portal. (See “Submit Your Work” button above.)
- To enter, artists must create an account on the call for entry platform.
- Three submissions per artist will be accepted.
- For additional requirements and criteria, see “Submit Your Work” button above.
Guidelines and dates are subject to change. Contact the Exhibitions Manager with questions about the guidelines or the application process.
Questions? Contact Corey Frey, Exhibitions Manager (301-698-0656 x108)