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 Fee
• Additional images: $30/each Submission Fee
• Maximum entries: 10 images
• Entry 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 location
  • Return shipping from the final exhibition location
  • Insurance coverage during the exhibition period

Sales and Representation

• Artwork is 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. ASP enters into a contract with each venue as representative of the collection and the artists. Please see the Exhibition Call For Entries Guide "Accepted Artist Guide" section for further information on gallery representation and sales.

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 guide
• Click on "register and apply"
• Login or create new account with artcall.org
• Follow prompts for submission payment
• Upload jpg of photographic artwork
• Provide artwork title, dimensions, and optionally, presentation
• Payment of applicable fees
• Each entrant must maintain a valid email address
• You may replace/switch out your submitted entry images up to the deadline

DIGITAL IMAGE SPECIFICATIONS

Submitted files must be: {NOTE: We apologize for any confusion. The art call.org specs are different than ours. We are looking into a solution. In the meantime, if you cannot upload with the below specs, follow the artcall .org specs or contact Anne}

• JPEG 
• Quality 10
• sRGB color space
• 4,000 pixels on the longest side
• Maximum 10 MB
• Digital 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. 
For information on the Jury Panel, please refer to the tab above About the Jury Panel

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:

• Creativity
• Artistic and technical quality
• Originality
• Responsiveness to the exhibition theme
• Overall 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 Artistry Award Points
Accepted artists will receive 2 Points towards their ASP Photographic Artistry Award for each exhibited artwork.

Artwork Specifications for Exhibitions

• Artwork shall be exhibition-ready upon arrival
• Presentation must be wired with d-rings with taut wires, braided is preferred, installed ⅓ down the height of the piece (sawtooth hangers are NOT accepted)
• Use museum quality plexiglass/acrylic instead of glass whenever possible
• Be no smaller than 11"x11" outside presentation dimension
• Be no larger than 30"×30" outside presentation dimension
• Not exceed 5" in depth
• Not exceed 30 pounds in weight
• 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.

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Last Updated: May 2026

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