PHOTOGRAPHER’S CHOICE: Their Vision. Their Voice. Photography Open Call & Virtual Juried Exhibit

Photo Art Pavilion cordially invites photographers to submit their work for Photographer's Choice​, a virtual blind juried photography exhibition.

No assigned theme.
No creative boundaries. 
This time, the choice is yours.
Selected Jurors: Joanne Henig + Jessica Lempin

This is your invitation to show off your best photographic moments. 

- The top 50 IMAGES will be select for this exhibit in a blind jury process.

- Awards will be announced during the virtual reception via Zoom on December 9, 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 Photographer's Choice​, a virtual blind juried photography exhibition.

No assigned theme.
No creative boundaries. 
This time, the choice is yours.
Selected Jurors: Joanne Henig + Jessica Lempin

This is your invitation to show off your best photographic moments.  

The top 50 IMAGES will be select for this exhibit in a blind jury process.

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 JURORS: Joanne Henig + Jessica Lempin

Joanne Henig and Jessica Lempin are the co-founders of Photo Art Pavilion, a curated online marketplace and creative community dedicated exclusively to art photography.

Drawing from their experience as photographers, curators, gallery professionals, and advocates for photographic artists, Joanne and Jessica have spent years helping photographers exhibit their work, strengthen their presentation, reach new audiences, and move their creative careers forward.

For Photographer’s Choice, Joanne and Jessica are searching for images with presence—photographs that capture attention, communicate a distinctive perspective, and remain with the viewer.

The jury process is not about selecting one style of photography. It is about building a compelling exhibition in which every selected image contributes something meaningful, memorable, and uniquely its own.

A Note From the Jurors

“We created Photographer’s Choice because we want to see the work photographers truly believe in—not work restricted by a narrow subject or theme.

We want to discover the images that excite you, challenge you, move you, or represent an important part of your creative journey.

With only 50 images selected, every photograph in the final exhibition will have a meaningful place. We look forward to experiencing your vision and discovering the work you choose to share.”

— Joanne Henig + Jessica Lempin
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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 Virtual Art Reception will be held online on December 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST via Zoom. The virtual reception will also be recorded and posted on our Photo Art Pavilion YouTube Channel.


The top 50 selected photographs for this exhibit 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
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EXHIBIT DATES

Open Call Begins: September 17, 2026
Submission Deadline: November 10, 2026
Acceptance Email with Online Exhibit Link: November 24, 2026
Live Virtual Reception & Awards: December 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern

NOTIFICATIONS:

All artists who submit their art will be notified via email by the end of the day, November 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.
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Live Virtual Reception

All exhibiting artists are expected to attend the live virtual reception on December 9th, 2026, at 7:00 PM (ET).

Award recipients will be announced during the event and will not be notified in advance. If your artwork receives an award, we invite you to share a few words about the image and your creative process.

Following the awards presentation, a select number of artists may be invited to briefly discuss their work. Due to time constraints, speaking opportunities may be limited.

The reception will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. The juror will introduce the exhibit and guide attendees through the selected artwork.

To ensure a smooth presentation, please keep your microphone muted unless invited to speak.
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Juror’s Process

All submissions will be reviewed through CaFE using a blind jury process. The juror will not have access to artist names or identifying information during the selection process.

The juror will select up to 50 images for inclusion in the final exhibit based on artistic merit, creativity, technical execution, and interpretation of the theme.

All jury decisions are final.
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Eligibility

Open to photographers 18 years of age and older.

Only photographic works that align with the exhibit theme will be considered.

All submitted images must be the original work of the submitting artist.
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Usage Rights

By submitting artwork to this open call, you grant Photo Art Pavilion permission to display selected images in connection with the exhibit, including on PhotoArtPavilion.com, social media channels, email marketing, exhibit promotional materials, and virtual exhibition presentations. Whenever possible, artwork will be credited with the artist's name and title of the work.

Artists retain full copyright and ownership of their submitted images at all times.

Photo Art Pavilion does not sell artwork submitted through open calls. If a collector, buyer, or organization expresses interest in purchasing artwork featured in an exhibit, Photo Art Pavilion will present the inquiry directly to the artist. Any potential sale or transaction facilitated through Photo Art Pavilion will be conducted in accordance with the pricing, terms, and conditions established by the artist.

Artists interested in selling their work through Photo Art Pavilion are encouraged to join the Photo Art Pavilion Collective Marketplace.
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Important Notice

Please review the complete open call guidelines before submitting your work.

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

We look forward to reviewing your creative and inspiring photography submissions.