---
title: "The Silent Cut: Moments in Motion"
description: Juried exhibition at Fort Works Art, Fort Worth, for still images that work like film — framing, pacing, and narrative fragments. 11-week show, Oct 2026–Jan 2027.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/b797a044-1d28-49df-b7cb-4a19466f22e0
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-20"
programType: Exhibition
organization: Fort Works Art
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/fort-works-art
deadline: "2026-09-19"
entryFee: 45 USD
location: Fort Works Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Top selections featured in an 11-week exhibition at Fort Works Art Gallery with an opening reception; works listed for sale with a 50/50 split with the gallery.
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# The Silent Cut: Moments in Motion

**Hosted by:** Fort Works Art

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Fort Works Art Gallery, Fort Worth, TX, United States | **Deadline:** September 19, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $45

## About This Program

> "Cinematic ideas within still images — framing, pacing, sequencing, and narrative fragments"

A cut in film is a break, but it's also where meaning shifts, where time jumps, and where a story begins to take shape. The Silent Cut starts from this idea: that a single image can hold that same power. The work does not need explanation or dialogue; it should be able to tell a story on its own. We are seeking artwork that explores cinematic ideas within still images, with an emphasis on photography while remaining open to all mediums.

This might include focusing on moments just before or after an action, using sequencing to alter meaning, or manipulating time through repetition, looping, or compression. Rather than illustrating film directly, this exhibition is interested in how the structure and logic of film can be translated, disrupted, or reimagined through contemporary art. The Silent Cut centers on works that feel like fragments of a larger narrative—images that suggest something beyond the frame.

Submissions may be staged or documentary, sequential or singular, experimental or character-driven. We are especially interested in work that exists in the in-between: before action, after resolution, or within a moment of pause. This call reflects a growing overlap between art and film, positioning the still image as both a standalone work and a conceptual counterpart to moving image practices.

Selected works will be exhibited at Fort Works Art during the Lone Star Film Festival, creating a dialogue between disciplines and engaging visiting audiences. We seek to showcase exceptional work that operates like a scene, a cut, or a sequence. This includes images that feel like stills from a larger narrative, photo series or pieces. Strong submissions will engage cinematic elements such as framing, lighting, pacing, and editing—building atmosphere, holding tension, or suggesting a story without fully resolving it.

The top selections will be featured in an 11-week exhibition at Fort Works Art Gallery in Fort Worth, TX. An opening reception will be held at Fort Works Art Gallery to celebrate the works and artists included in this exhibition.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** THE SILENT CUT is open to all artists currently residing in the United States at any stage of their career. Open to national artists. Works must be 2-Dimensional and framed with hanging materials (Wire or D-Rings). All mediums are allowed to submit, with an emphasis on 2-Dimensional photography.

Maximum size to submit is 60 inches high x 60 inches wide. All works must be available through the entire run of the show. Submission limit: 1.

### Additional Requirements

1-3 images of work (min 1, max 3). Works must be 2-Dimensional and framed with hanging materials (Wire or D-Rings). All mediums are allowed to submit, with an emphasis on 2-Dimensional photography. Maximum size to submit is 60 inches high x 60 inches wide. All works must be available through the entire run of the show.

Submission limit: 1. All shipped works must arrive no later than 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 17, 2026; artists are responsible for all shipping costs, including return shipping, and must include a pre-paid return label.

## Compensation & Benefits

Top selections featured in an 11-week exhibition at Fort Works Art Gallery with an opening reception; works listed for sale with a 50/50 split with the gallery.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** July 21, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 19, 2026
- **Program Start:** October 25, 2026
- **Program End:** January 9, 2027

## Contact

**Email:** info@fortworksart.com

**Phone:** 817-759-9475

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17822