2026 NCCA-ARTSPLACE STATEWIDE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

Timeline

Entries Due : May 15, 5:00 p.m.

Acceptance Notification May 20

Exhibit Opens May 27

Reception and Awards Saturday, May 30
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Exhibit Closes July 3

Pick-up All Work by July 25

Our goal is to exhibit and acknowledge the finest photographers in the state of Michigan and encourage greater growth and achievement in the photographic community. This is a juried competition. Selected works will be exhibited and among them will be the honor of 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mentions receiving ribbons and cash awards ($300, $200, $100, $50).

2026 Juror: Lora Robertson

Lora Robertson is a Leica Master Photographer and filmmaker. As Executive Director of Satellite Collective, Robertson advocates for women’s voices in the arts and explores themes of resistance and identity in her photography and sculpture. Her works have been featured at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Canada Gallery, Mriya Gallery & Rosebud Contemporary in New York City. A long time resident of Fremont, Michigan, she is honored to judge the state wide photography competition at NCCA-Artsplace.

Entry Guidelines

• Must be Michigan resident, 18 or older, to submit work.
• Work must be framed and ready to display or finished appropriately.
• All photographic processes are accepted.
• NCCA reserves the right to decline artwork for any reason.
• Accepted work may be placed for sale during the exhibit.
• A 30% commission is charged on all sales during exhibit.
• Each eligible photographer may submit up to two photographs.
• All entries must be delivered to NCCA by May 15, 5:00 p.m.
• Entry labels must be firmly affixed to the back of the entries.
• Please indicate the photographic process in your description. For example, 35 mm, digital, medium format, silver gelatin, sepia tone, etc.
• Do not submit prints that have been previously exhibited at NCCA-Artsplace.
• Work may be shipped, include pre-paid return shipping labels if you would like us to return work.
• The NCCA will take every precaution to ensure protection of artwork, however, we will not be responsible for any loss, damage or theft.
• Any artwork left after August 1 may become property of NCCA unless other arrangements have been made.
• Send or drop off completed entry form, framed work and include a payment made to NCCA for the non-refundable entry fee of $25 Member or $30 Non-Member, to:

2026 Statewide Photo Competition
Newaygo County Council for the Arts
13 East Main St. Fremont, MI 49412

2026 NCCA-Artsplace Statewide Photography Competition Entry Form