Exhibition

FOCUS 2026: National Juried Photography Exhibition — Delaplaine Arts Center

Name: FOCUS 2026: National Juried Photography Exhibition — Delaplaine Arts Center
Start: 2026-09-27
End: 2026-09-27
Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA

The Delaplaine Arts Center

Applications closedSeptember 27, 2026

Frederick, Maryland, USA

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Benefits

Exhibition at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, Maryland, 7–29 November 2026, as part of the month-long FOCUS celebration of photography. Awards: first $1,000, second $500, third $250, honorable mention $125. Juror: E. Brady Robinson.

Eligibility

Artists residing in the U.S. may enter up to three photographs. All photographic processes are eligible: black & white, color, non-silver, computer-manipulated, digital or pinhole.

Dates & details

Programme dates: Delivery 25–31 October; exhibition 7–29 November 2026; juror's presentation 7 November, 2 pm
Results: 8 October 2026
Costs to the artist: Entry fee plus delivery of selected work to Frederick, Maryland

Award

$1,000 first prize; $500; $250

Application fee

$35 per artist ($25 for members)

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