ENTRY DEADLINE
February 26 at 5:00pm
SHOW DATES
March 24 – May 30, 2025
Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony Friday, April 4 at 5:00pm
EXPOSURE is a curated and judged photography exhibit for amateur and professional photographers.
Cost to enter $10/entry for Digital | $5/entry for Film
Prizes awarded at the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony.
All information on this page, hanging instructions, link to pay and email are all linked under “Quick Links.”
QUICK LINKS
Timeline
February 26 Registration Deadline (all registration forms, photos, and fees due)
February 28 Notification of Acceptance Date
March 10 & 11 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Delivery of pieces to The Arts Center
March 24 - May 30 Exhibit Open
Friday, April 4, 5:00 PM at The Arts Center Opening Reception
June 2, 3, & 5, 6, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pick-up pieces at The Arts Center
***Please note that we are NOT open on Wednesday 6/4***
JURY & JUDGING PROCESS
Delivered works will be juried to ensure work is meets all criteria. Notice of acceptance status will be by Febrary 28. Accepted works will be displayed for the duration of the exhibit and may not be removed for any reason.
Displayed entries will be judged by AACA host judge, Linnea Moody. Judging will be “blind,” meaning the artists’ names will be hidden.
PRIZES
Best in Show
Professional 1st and 2nd
Amateur 1st and 2nd
There will be several cash prizes given based on entries and fees collected.
THIS YEAR’S JUDGE Linnea Moody
Linnea Moody is a photographic artist from Kirksville, Missouri and is currently located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She studied at Truman State University to receive her Bachelors of Fine Arts in 2020. Since her graduation, she has shown work in both group and solo shows around the country and virtually.
CRITERIA
All media and subject matter acceptable. But be aware – this show will be open to all ages at all times.
All entries must have been shot and edited by the artist within the last two (2) years.
You may enter up to 10 photographs (fees are $10 per digital entry and $5 per film entry).
Professional and Amateur Divisions are in place for protection of amateur artists. Those who sell their work
or take photos for profit qualify as professional. Amateurs may also compete in the Professional Division.
Entry form, fee(s), and digital image deadline is February 26, 2025.
Prints must be matted and/or framed and ready to hang for acceptance in show. Click here for detailed instructions to make sure your work is ready to exhibit.
HOW TO ENTER
Using one of the following methods, pay entry fees for each piece, up to ten photographs (fee must be received for work to be juried)
MAIL check payable to AACA | PO Box 95 | Athens, TN 37371-0095
ONLINE here.
IN PERSON cash, check, or credit card at The Arts Center | 320 N. White St | Athens, TN
PHONE with credit card 423-745-8781
Using the confirmation email received after paying, click the link in the email to fill out the digital entry form and submit.
Registration is not complete until both payment and entry forms are received.
DELIVERY
Accepted works may be hand delivered to The Arts Center Monday March 10 and Tuesday March 11 during regular business hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Click here to make sure your work is ready for exhibition!
PICK UP
Exhibited works must be picked up from The Arts Center Monday June 2, Tuesday June 3, Thursday June 5, or Friday June 6 during regular business hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. ***Please note that we are NOT open on Wednesday 6/4***
AACA is not responsible for artwork left after June 6, 2025.