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title: 'Open Call for Photographers: Narrative'
description: >-
  Curated group photography exhibition in Los Angeles exploring visual
  storytelling. Free to apply, catalog included for exhibiting artists.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-09-30'
programType: Exhibition
organization: Chico Art Center
organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/chico-art-center'
deadline: '2026-06-14'
entryFee: 35 USD
location: 'Chico Art Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States'
isOnline: false
compensationRange: >-
  Each exhibiting artist receives a free copy of the exhibition catalog
  (available via Blurb).
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# Open Call for Photographers: Narrative

**Hosted by:** Chico Art Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** Chico Art Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States | **Deadline:** June 14, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Narrative — visual storytelling through personal journeys, cultural or historical commentary, political statements, or fictional tales"

The Chico Art Center invites photographers to submit work for Narrative, a curated group exhibition that explores the art of visual storytelling. We seek work that, through a single image or cohesive series, communicates a clear or evocative narrative. This could be a personal journey, cultural or historical commentary, political statement, or fictional tale brought to life through imagery. We welcome all photographic styles and approaches, including documentary, street, conceptual, staged, and experimental.

The exhibition will be promoted online via our website and social media channels. An exhibition catalog will be available via Blurb. Each exhibiting artist receives a free copy.

To submit your work, visit the exhibition webpage at: https://chicoartcenter.com/narrative26/

For more information contact:
Cameron Kelly, gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Open to photographers. All photographic styles and approaches welcome, including documentary, street, conceptual, staged, and experimental.

### Additional Requirements

Submit photographic work via the exhibition webpage at chicoartcenter.com/narrative26/

## Compensation & Benefits

Each exhibiting artist receives a free copy of the exhibition catalog (available via Blurb).

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 29, 2026
- **Deadline:** June 14, 2026
- **Program Start:** August 15, 2026
- **Program End:** September 18, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Cameron Kelly

**Email:** gallerydirectorcac@gmail.com

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://chicoartcenter.com/narrative26/