TSHOW PHOTO.1

TSHOW PHOTO is an international juried photography exhibition presented by Tyler Art Lift, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and hosted at Gallery Main Street in downtown Tyler, Texas. Established in 2026 as part of the evolving Tyler Art Show (TSHOW) series, the exhibition continues the legacy of the Arcadia Art Show (AASH), founded in 2017. TSHOW PHOTO showcases outstanding photographic work from emerging and established artists around the world while fostering contemporary artistic dialogue and cultural engagement in Texas. TSHOW PHOTO.1 is juried this year by internationally acclaimed photographer Kristine Madjare, whose work bridges fine art, fashion, and documentary photography through a deeply human and contemporary perspective.

Cash prizes: $1000 Best in Show; $500 Runner Up: $500 People's Choice;

PROSPECTUS OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURIED TSHOW

KEY DATES:

Entries Due: midnight, September 17th, 2026

Notifications: by September 30th, 2026, via e-mail

Delivery: by October 12th, 2026

Address if artwork delivered in person:

Gallery Main Street

110 N College Ave, Suite 105

Tyler, Tx 75702

If shipping, artwork must arrive before October 9th (if not delivering in person then a separate address will be provided).

Opening: Friday, October 16th 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Gallery Main Street

Pick Up: October 26th, 2026

CASH PRIZES?

Best in show $1000 
Runner up $500
People’s choice: $500

People’s choice award will be chosen by the attendees during the opening of the show.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

You may enter one piece of art for $45. Any additional submission is $5 (U.S funds) non-refundable fee.

WHERE TO SUBMIT?

All entries are handled through Call For Entry 

SALES?

Artwork may be for sale. You will agree to a 30% commission going to support TSHOW. Every year we have sold between 30% and 50% works displayed. 

INTERNATIONAL JURY?

Kristine Madjare (b. 1987) combines the vision of a fine art photographer with an established professional practice in fashion and portrait photography, a field in which she has worked since 2012. She studied photography at Pallas University of Applied Sciences in Estonia and at Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Germany, and has also participated in several International Summer School of Photography (ISSP) masterclasses in Latvia.

 Her fashion series and photographic projects have been published internationally in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Financial Times, The Kunst, Badlon Magazine, Behind The Blind, Duel, Veto Magazine, and Pastaiga.

In her personal work, Madjare focuses on introverted communities and complex human stories, exploring themes of vulnerability, identity, and emotional presence. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions in Latvia and internationally, including the solo exhibitions Inland at the Latvian Museum of Photography (2016) and Retreat at the TIFF Festival in Wrocław (2018). Additional projects and exhibitions include As She Sees It at Pallas Gallery in Tartu (2021), the documentary project Atstatvums (2020), and the group exhibition Rehearsal (2022).

Madjare is currently developing a new photographic project titled Young Beauty, exploring the early experiences of young models entering the fashion industry. The series examines fragility, awkwardness, and tenderness as its subjects encounter the camera for the first time.

FINE PRINT

An address for shipping works will be forwarded to accepted artists. Return of the art work will have to be paid by the artist. TSHOW is not responsible for any damage to artwork in the course of shipping or during the show.

QUESTIONS

tal@tylerartlift.org

903.258.7274

ART?

Artwork accepted in the show includes: digital and film photography. Artwork dimensions should not exceed 80x80 in.

WHO MAY APPLY?

Individuals at least 18 years old from Earth...