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title: "Call for Submissions: Juried Photography Exhibition 2026, Museum of Dufferin"
description: "Juried photography exhibition at Museum of Dufferin, ON. Theme: Home & Heritage. Open to Canadian residents. Awards up to $350."
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deadline: "2026-04-17"
location: Silo Gallery, Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON, Canada
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compensationRange: "Awards: Best in Show $350, Juror's Choice $250, Emerging Photographer $125, Student Photographer $75. No entry fee. Museum covers printing and framing costs."
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# Call for Submissions: Juried Photography Exhibition 2026, Museum of Dufferin

**Hosted by:** Museum of Dufferin

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Silo Gallery, Museum of Dufferin, Mulmur, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** April 17, 2026

## About This Program

> "Home & Heritage"

The Museum of Dufferin invites photography submissions, representing the theme of "Home & Heritage" for an upcoming exhibition in the Silo Gallery. The MoD invites photographers to explore what "home" means across cultures (food, tradition, community, family/friends and space). This exhibition is open to residents of Canada.

Photograph(s) submitted must relate to the theme of "Home & Heritage" and fall within at least one of the categories:
- Photographs taken of/in Dufferin County
- Photographs taken of/in Canada
- Culture and Community
- Food
- People & Selfies
- Traditions and Celebrations

The exhibition will feature 25-30 photographs. The Museum of Dufferin covers the cost of printing and framing. There is no entry fee for this exhibition. All photographs must be submitted digitally at the resolution and size specified by the Museum of Dufferin, with no watermarks.

The photographs will be juried by a panel of peer assessors with Museum of Dufferin staff acting as administrators.

Copyright remains with the photographer, all files are deleted and prints destroyed at the completion of the show.

Photographers at any skill or career level are encouraged to apply. Awards for college/university students and primary/secondary students are available.

Awards will be presented during the opening reception:
- Best in Show Award – $350
- Juror's Choice Award – $250
- Emerging Photographer Award – $125
- Student Photographer Award – $75

How to Enter:
- Photographers must read the terms and conditions and submit an application form via: www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall
- Photographers may submit up to 2 photographs for consideration.
- JPG images must be sized between 300 and 500 DPI and labeled as follows: Artist's Last Name_Artwork Title_Today's Date.jpg
- Files/photographs must be sized to 12" x 16".
- Photographers may only submit original works they have the rights to.
- Photographers may only submit photographs of subjects/models who have signed a photo release.
- Photographers must complete the entry form and submit their photographs to the Dropbox link provided.
- All entries must be submitted in digital .jpg format

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** photography

### Additional Requirements

Up to 2 photographs per photographer. JPG format, 300-500 DPI, sized to 12" x 16". File naming: Artist's Last Name_Artwork Title_Today's Date.jpg. No watermarks. Original works only. Photo release required for subjects/models. Submit via entry form and Dropbox link at www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall.

## Compensation & Benefits

Awards: Best in Show $350, Juror's Choice $250, Emerging Photographer $125, Student Photographer $75. No entry fee. Museum covers printing and framing costs.

**Includes:** Prize

Best in Show Award – $350, Juror's Choice Award – $250, Emerging Photographer Award – $125, Student Photographer Award – $75. Awards presented during opening reception on May 30, 2026.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** April 17, 2026
- **Program Start:** May 30, 2026
- **Program End:** September 26, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Sarah Robinson (Curator)

**Email:** srobinson@dufferinmuseum.com

**Phone:** 519-941-1114 ex 4019

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall