Candid Moments: Picture This!

Photography Exhibit

*Exhibits are FREE and open to the public. Donations are welcome.

Sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones we don’t plan to tell. ”CANDID MOMENTS: Picture This!” celebrates the unscripted — photos that capture honest, fleeting, and unfiltered moments of life. Whether it’s the perfect imperfection of everyday scenes or the raw emotion of a spontaneous event, we invite photographers of all levels to submit work that reflects the beauty of the unexpected.

📸 About the Exhibition

Sometimes, the most powerful stories are the ones we don’t plan to tell.” CANDID MOMENTS: Picture This!” celebrates the unscripted — photos that capture honest, fleeting, and unfiltered moments of life. Whether it’s the perfect imperfection of everyday scenes or the raw emotion of a spontaneous event, we invite photographers of all levels to submit work that reflects the beauty of the unexpected.

👥 Who Can Enter?

We welcome entries from photographers in the following divisions:

• Youth (Ages 12–17)
• Amateur (Age 18+) – Hobbyist, self-taught, or emerging artists
• Professional (Age 18+) – Individuals with formal training, paid work, or extensive exhibition history

📝 Call for Entries

• Entry Fee: $10 per artist (covers up to 3 images)
• Submission Deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025
• Apply Online: Via JotForm [insert link]
• Notification of Jury Results: Friday, June 27 (via email)

Each artist may submit up to three original photographs for consideration. All submitted images must have been taken within the last three years and should align with the spirit of the exhibition — candid, authentic moments that tell a story or evoke emotion.

Please note: any, all, or none of your submitted works may be selected for exhibition. Artists will be notified of the jury’s selections whether they have one, two, or all three pieces accepted.

📂 Submitting Your Work (Digital Entry Only)

• File formats accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Submit through the online form linked above
• No physical prints are required unless your work is selected for exhibition

🧑‍⚖️ Jury & Judging

All entries will be juried by a guest juror. Selections will be made based on:

• Authenticity & Candidness – Does the image feel spontaneous and sincere?
• Visual Impact – Emotion, composition, subject matter, and clarity
• Artistic & Technical Quality – Creative choices and craftsmanship
• Connection to Theme – How well does the photo reflect candid storytelling?

Youth entries will be juried with encouragement in mind — we want to support and nurture developing talent!

A separate awards judge, Steve Heddon, will select winners in each division once the exhibit is installed.

🖼️ If Your Work Is Selected…

Congratulations! You’ll need to prepare your photography for display. Please keep the following in mind:

✅ Framing & Hanging Requirements

• Accepted formats:
  • Framed prints with wire
  • Gallery-wrapped canvas with wire
  • Unframed canvas with finished edges and wire
  • For youth submissions, matted photos will be accepted
• All pieces must be ready to hang with sturdy wire. No sawtooth hangers, please.
• Min size: 8 inches in height or width
• Max size: 48 inches in height or width
• Max weight: 40 lbs
• Label the back of each piece with your name, title of work, and contact info

Any lightweight artwork that requires additional stabilization may require the use of Velcro and/or pins. If you have questions about whether your hanging method will work with our system, please contact TCA staff in advance. We’re happy to help!

🗓️ Delivery & Pick-Up

• Drop-off at The Syd Blackmarr Arts Center, 255 Love Ave.:
  • August 6 or 7 from 12–2 PM or 4–6 PM
• Pick-up:
  • August 29 from 6–7 PM
  • Unclaimed work will be moved to the TCA office for later pickup during regular business hours (Monday–Thursday) — please call ahead.

💸 Sales & Insurance

• Artwork may be offered for sale. TCA retains a 30% commission on all sales.
• TCA does carry fine art insurance while work is on-site, but artists are encouraged to carry additional coverage if desired.

🏆 Awards

Presented during the Opening Reception on August 10, 2–4 PM, including:

Best of Show – $200 + ribbon

Professional Division:

• 1st Place – $100 + ribbon
• 2nd Place – $50 + ribbon
• Honorable Mention – ribbon

Amateur Division:

• 1st Place – $100 + ribbon
• 2nd Place – $50 + ribbon
• Honorable Mention – ribbon

Youth Division:

• 1st Place – TCA scholarship for free art class of choice, TCA tshirt + ribbon
•  2nd Place – Art supplies, TCA tshirt + ribbon
• Honorable Mention – TCA t-shirt + ribbon

*TCA Choice Award and People’s Choice will also be announced during the opening.

📢 Promotion & Publicity

By submitting your images, you agree to allow TCA to use them for promotional purposes including social media, printed materials, and press outreach. Artists will always be credited where applicable.

❓ Questions?

We want this to be an enjoyable and positive experience for all artists. If you have questions about eligibility, the entry process, or hanging methods, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly.

📧 [gsmith@tiftonarts.org]
📞 [229-382-3600]