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title: 2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition
description: National juried photography exhibition at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, with awards up to $1,000.
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createdAt: "2026-09-04"
updatedAt: "2026-09-28"
programType: Exhibition
organization: The Delaplaine Arts Center
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/delaplaine-arts-center
deadline: "2026-09-27"
entryFee: 35 USD
location: The Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick, MD, United States
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compensationRange: "Awards: $1,000 grand prize, $500 second place, $250 third place, $125 honorable mention"
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  - photography
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# 2026 National Juried Photography Exhibition

**Hosted by:** The Delaplaine Arts Center

**Type:** Exhibition | **Location:** The Delaplaine Arts Center, Frederick, MD, United States | **Deadline:** September 27, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35

## About This Program

> "Photography — no theme, size or media restrictions"

### Overview

Part of FOCUS: A Celebration of Photography, the NJPE takes place every other year in November and showcases work from artists all over the country in a vast display of talent and exploration!

Accepted artists have their work on display through the month of November and have the opportunity to win a grand prize award of $1,000, second place for $500, third place, for $250 or honorable mention award for $125.

Accepted artwork will be announced by October 8.

Exhibition Dates: November 7–29, 2026

Juror's Talk and Award Announcement: November 7, 2 pm.

### Artwork Information

- There are no theme, size or media requirements or restrictions for this exhibition.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Requirement Overview

Location Eligibility Type: National
Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
Submission Limit: 1

Origin of Work

All artwork must be original in design and personal execution.
Artworks must be the artist’s original work. No commercially made prints, giclees, or reproductions of an original work of art will be considered for exhibition.

Condition of Artwork at Dropoff, if Accepted

Artwork must have been created by the applicant within the past two years. Artwork must not have been previously displayed at the Delaplaine. Artwork must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit. Artists are solely responsible for artwork preparation, delivery, and pick up.

### Additional Requirements

### Artist Information

- Artist Full Name
- City and Country of Residence
- Phone
- Email
- Artist Statement
- Social Media Links (optional)
- Website (optional)

### Artwork Information

Work Samples: 1 to 3 Artworks with High Resolution images.

Media requirements:

- Images min 1, max 3
- Video min 0, max 3
- Total min 1, max 3

There are no theme, size or media requirements or restrictions for this exhibition.

## Compensation & Benefits

Awards: $1,000 grand prize, $500 second place, $250 third place, $125 honorable mention

**Includes:** Prize

Accepted artists have the opportunity to win a grand prize award of $1,000, second place for $500, third place for $250, or an honorable mention award of $125. Awards are determined in a second round of in-person jurying after the artwork has been installed.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 27, 2026
- **Deadline:** September 27, 2026
- **Program Start:** November 7, 2026
- **Program End:** November 29, 2026

## Contact

**Contact:** Corey Frey

**Email:** cfrey@delaplaine.org

**Phone:** 301-698-0656

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17456