American Society of Photographers "Of the World: Shaped by Light, Place, and Time"

Description

American Society of Photographers
"Of the World: Shaped by Light, Place, and Time"
2027-2028 Traveling Exhibition
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The American Society of Photographers (ASP) invites members to submit artwork for consideration in Of the World: Shaped by Light, Place, and Time, a traveling exhibition scheduled for 2027-2028.
Of The World invites photographers to explore how light, place, and time shape the way we experience and understand the world around us. Through observation, interpretation, and personal vision, artists are encouraged to create work that reflects their unique way of seeing—whether expressed through landscape, people, culture, objects, nature, or everyday moments. The resulting images invite viewers to bring their own experiences to the work, creating a dialogue between the photographer's perspective and the viewer's understanding of the world.
Selected by an independent jury of curators and artists, this exhibition will showcase contemporary photographic artwork representing a wide range of creative approaches, presentation methods, and subject matter. The resulting collection will offer audiences a look at the exceptional work being created by ASP artists and the diverse methods used to achieve the final artwork.Selected works may also be included in educational programming and promotional materials associated with the Exhibition Collection.
TIMELINE
Call Opens:June 1, 2026, 12:01 AM EST
Call Closes:August 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Late entries cannot be accepted.
Artists selected for the Exhibition Collection will be notified during the month of September 2026.Artists are encouraged to review the Exhibition Call for Entries Guide before entering to understand the responsibilities associated with participation in the Exhibition Collection.By submitting an entry, entrants agree to these rules and procedures and affirm that they are ASP members in good standing.The exhibition may include up to 60 works of art, with a maximum of two per artist.
ELIGIBILITY
Entrants must be current ASP members in good standing at the time of entry and throughout the exhibition period.All ASP membership categories are eligible, including First Time Degree Holders.The ASP Exhibition Collection Committee retains sole discretion regarding eligibility determinations.Artwork submitted to earlier collections are eligible, as long as they were not exhibited in person with the previous collections.
ENTRY FEES & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 
Entry Fees for Submission
First 4 images: $125 Registration FeeAdditional images: $30/each Submission FeeMaximum entries: 10 imagesEntry fees must be paid at the time of each submission.
For Accepted Artwork 
Accepted artists are responsible for:
A fee of $100 per accepted artwork to support handling, packing, storage, transportation, and exhibition logistics between exhibitions.As well as your own cost and arrangement for:Printing and presentation Shipping artwork to the first exhibition locationReturn shipping from the final exhibition locationInsurance coverage during the exhibition period
Sales
Artwork may be offered for sale at participating venues. Venue commissions may vary and may be as high as 50%. Artists should consider potential commissions when establishing pricing.
HOW TO ENTER
Entrants are invited to submit up to 10 images on artcall.org: https://americansocietyofphotographers-oftheworld-shapedbylight-plac.artcall.org 
Review rules for entry, terms of agreement, and preview the accepted artists guideClick on "register and apply"Login or create new account with artcall.orgFollow prompts for submission paymentUpload jpg of photographic artworkProvide artwork title, dimensions, and optionally, presentationPayment of applicable feesEach entrant must maintain a valid email address
DIGITAL IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Submitted files must be:
JPEG Quality 10sRGB color space4,000 pixels on the longest sideMaximum 10 MBDigital matting as used for image competition is not required
File naming format:  LastName_FirstName_Title.jpg
Example:  Edison_Thomas_Shine A Light.jpg
Submitted images may not contain visible signatures, watermarks, logos, initials, or other identifying marks.
JURY PROCESS
Entries will be reviewed by a jury of curators and artists independent of ASP or PPA.
Selected works will become part of a curated ASP Exhibition Collection that will travel to one or more exhibition venues. Selection decisions will be based on:
CreativityArtistic and technical qualityOriginalityResponsiveness to the exhibition themeOverall visual and emotional impact
Please do not contact jurors, committee members, or ASP leadership regarding the status of submissions or jury decisions. All jury decisions are final.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By submitting to this call, entrants are in agreement with the terms and conditions.
OF NOTE
Photographic Artist Degree PointsAccepted artists will receive 2 Points towards their ASP Photographic Artistry Degree for each exhibited artwork.
Artwork Specifications for Exhibitions
• Artwork shall be exhibition-ready upon arrival• Include d-rings and hanging wire• Use plexiglass/acrylic instead of glass whenever possible• Be no smaller than 11" × 11" outside presentation dimension• Be no larger than 30" × 30" outside presentation dimension• Not to exceed 5" in depth• Artwork may be signed for printed exhibition only• Limited Editions are welcome• Artists may include a Certificate of Authenticity
IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Artists are encouraged to download and review the Exhibition Call For Entries Guide below before entering to understand the responsibilities associated with participation in the Exhibition Collection.
Exhibition Call For Entries Guide

Last Updated: May 2026
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