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title: 39th Annual Members Only Show
description: Open-themed juried photography exhibition at the Center for Contemporary Arts in Abilene, Texas, for TPS members internationally. First Place $400.
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updatedAt: "2026-10-02"
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organization: Texas Photographic Society
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deadline: "2026-10-01"
entryFee: 30 USD
location: Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Abilene, TX, United States
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compensationRange: First Place $400, Second Place $250, Third Place $150, up to 5 Honorable Mentions
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  - alternative processes
  - digital photography
  - alternative process photography
  - silver gelatin
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# 39th Annual Members Only Show

**Hosted by:** Texas Photographic Society

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA), Abilene, TX, United States | **Deadline:** October 1, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $30

## About This Program

> "Open theme"

Texas Photographic Society is honored to announce our 39th Annual Members Only Show, which will be juried by Amy Holmes George, fine art photographer, educator, and esteemed former TPS Executive Director from 2014-2018. MOS39 will be exhibited at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA) in Abilene, Texas. This call is open themed and welcomes submissions from artists of all levels internationally.

All photography-based work is encouraged including digital, silver, and alternative processes.

### Awards

First Place = $400, Second Place = $250, Third Place = $150, and up to 5 Honorable Mentions may be awarded.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography, alternative processes, digital photography, alternative process photography, silver gelatin
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** The 39th Annual Members Only Show is open to artists internationally, of all levels, who are at least 18 years old at time of entry. You MUST be a current member of TPS to enter this competition; if you are not a current member, you may join or renew and enter this show at the same time on the CaFÉ website. Membership options range from $20 (1 Year Student/Military) to $40 (1 Year Regular) up to Patron levels.

Works exhibited previously in a TPS show are not eligible. Current members of the TPS Board of Directors are permitted to enter but are not eligible for awards. All entry and membership fees are non-refundable.

### Additional Requirements

Submit 5 to 12 images (CaFÉ requires a minimum of five images). Digital JPG files only, minimum 1200 pixels on the longest side and 5 MB maximum. Please remove watermarks from images. For each image, you will need to provide the image title and the process (medium) used to make the image/print (Archival Digital Print, Silver Gelatin Print, Platinum/Palladium Print, Wet Plate Collodion, etc.).

Applicants need a free CaFÉ account with a portfolio of images; all images intended for the application must be uploaded to the portfolio before beginning the application. Entry fee $30 for 5 images plus $5 for each additional image; current TPS membership required.

## Compensation & Benefits

First Place $400, Second Place $250, Third Place $150, up to 5 Honorable Mentions

**Includes:** Prize

AWARDS: First Place = $400; Second Place = $250; Third Place = $150; up to 5 Honorable Mentions may be awarded.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** August 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** October 1, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 13, 2026
- **Program End:** January 15, 2027

## Contact

**Contact:** Chris Ireland

**Email:** cpireland@texasphoto.org

**Phone:** 509-592-0516

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://texasphoto.org/mos38