Macro Photography Open Call: Macro Worlds - Details in Focus

Photo Art Pavilion cordially invites photographers to submit their work for Macro Worlds: Details in Focus, a virtual blind juried photography exhibition.

Art photographers are invited to explore the wonder and magic of macro photography. This art exhibit celebrates the beauty most people overlook through your macro and close-up photography. From delicate textures to hidden worlds, show us what happens when the smallest details take center stage. Big impact, tiny scale.

This is your invitation to show off your macro photography. 
Only 50 images will be selected for display.

- Awards will be announced during the virtual reception via Zoom on June 30th, 2026 at 7:00PM EST 

- We only need your TITLE for this open call. 

Photo Art Pavilion cordially invites photographers to submit their work for Macro Worlds: Details in Focus, a virtual blind juried photography exhibition.

Art photographers are invited to explore the wonder and magic of macro photography. This art exhibit celebrates the beauty most people overlook through your macro and close-up photography. From delicate textures to hidden worlds, show us what happens when the smallest details take center stage. Big impact, tiny scale.

This is your invitation to show off your macro photography. 
Only 50 images will be selected for display.

• Open to all photographers, emerging and professional.
• All styles of photography are welcome
• Juried selections will be based on
  1.) Clear Center of Interest; 2.) Composition; 3.) Focus and Exposure; 4.) Story; 5.) Lighting; 6.) Creativity and 7.) Uniqueness.

Don’t miss this opportunity to have your work seen and celebrated! 
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SELECTED JUROR: Joanne Henig

Joanne Henig is a curator for and co-founder of PhotoArtPavilion.com.  

Joanne shares her artistic vision and knowledge with other photographers while assisting them in building a salable art portfolio. Henig leads photography tours and workshops; is a curator of photography exhibitions; and teaches photography skills workshops and educational seminars for all levels of photography experience.

Based in New York, Henig is best known for her award winning landscape, waterscape, and abstract works. She has traveled the world as a professional photographer for more than 30 years. Her artistry has been recognized in numerous gallery exhibits, in print publications, and is on permanent display throughout the United States. Finished art pieces of Henig’s work can be found in both private and corporate collections.

“Being a juror for art photography exhibits is one of the most exciting things I get toe do”, says Henig. “It’s where I get to interact not only with the art, but also with the artist.”
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This open call is open to anyone who has a passion for photography.

No matter if you are a professional photographer or someone who enjoys taking snapshots, we want to see your best work. Whether you prefer to capture the scene with a DSLR, a point-and-shoot, a smartphone, or film, we are looking for creative shots and interesting perspectives.

The Macro Worlds Virtual Juried Exhibit Reception will be held online on June 30th, 2026, at 7 PM EST via Zoom.  The virtual reception will also be recorded and posted on our Photo Art Pavilion YouTube Channel.


The selected juried photographs for this exibibit will be displayed in an online gallery, which will be featured on PhotoArtPavilion.com in perpetuity.
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THE AWARDS

First Place: $150
Second Place: $125
Third Place: $100
Honorable Mentions: $35

EXHIBIT DATES

Open Call Begins: 4/1/2026
Submission Deadline: 6/12/2026
Acceptance Email with Online Exhibit Link: 6/24/2026
Live Virtual Reception & Awards: 6/30/2026 at 7 PM EST

NOTIFICATIONS:

All artists who submit their art will be notified via email by the end of the day, June 24th, 2026.

• Awards will be announced during the live Zoom reception
• Social media posts will be sent out after the live Zoom reception concludes.
• Award winners will receive an email informing them of an award in their name.
• Checks will be mailed to the winners after the live Zoom reception date.

If you do not receive a notification on this date, please check your SPAM/JUNK folder first, then contact Photo Art Pavilion: OPENCALL@PHOTOARTPAVILION.COM or 1 (888) 217-7748.

Media: Photography
Entry Fee: $37.00 for first 5 images. $3 per additional image(s).

• All submissions must be free of any watermarks or branding.
• Photos need to be in JPEG/JPG format, with the longest edge of 1200 pixels with a file size of 5MB or smaller.
• During the upload process, we only need your title.

Submission Guidelines

• Media: Photography
• Entry Fee: $37 for up to 5 images
• Additional images may be submitted for $3 each.
• Submit images at 72 dpi, with the longest edge measuring at least 1200 pixels.
• Files format in JPG or JPEG.
• No watermarks or branding allowed.

Live Virtual Reception

• All exhibiting artists are required to attend the live virtual reception on June 30th, 2026 @ 7PM
• Award winners will be announced during the event, so artists will not know in advance if their work has been selected for an award.
• If your artwork receives an award, we would love for you to share a few words about the piece.
• At the end of the reception, a select group of artists may be invited to briefly speak about their work. Time will be limited.
• The live reception will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.
• The juror will open the event and guide attendees through each selected image in the show.
• When joining the live exhibit, please keep your microphone muted until the juror invites you to speak.

Juror’s Process

• All submissions are juried through CaFE in a blind review format. The juror will not know the identity of the artists during the selection process.
• The juror will select the top 50 images to curate the final exhibit.
• All juror decisions are final.

Eligibility

• Open to photographers aged 18 and older.
• Only photographically based works depicting the specified theme will be considered.
• All submissions must be created by the submitting artist.

Usage Rights

By submitting your work, you grant Photo Art Pavilion the right to display selected images on the PhotoArtPavilion.com website and social media platforms, with full credit to the artist and title of the work.

Important Notice

• Please read the full open call for comprehensive details before submitting your work.
• We look forward to receiving your captivating photography submissions!
• All entry fees are non-refundable.