2026 SPE Combined Caucus Exhibtion
Hosted by SCAD; juried by Kelly Connell
2026 Combined Caucus Exhibition
Dates: March 16-April 3,2026
Opening Reception: March 19, 2026
Savannnah College of Art and Design
Atlanta, Georgia
Juried by: Kelli Connell
"The Society for Photographic Education has chosen this year's conference theme:
CATALYST FOR EXCHANGE, citing that "By capturing and sharing stories through images, we create opportunities to engage with others, foster understanding, and address the most pressing issues of our time." Using this quote from the conference catalog as a guide, I set to the task as this year's juror for the SPE Combined Caucus Exhibition. Poring over hundreds of entries, I was struck by the breadth and depth of the submissions as well as the fact that each entry was a mirror into the world in which we live: a complicated and difficult time where art is desperately needed.
A friend of mine and I were recently talking about how the act of giving attention is an act of devotion. And, as we were chatting, I was reminded by a similar phrase that my former mentor Susan kae Grant used to tell us: put your attention on your intention. As artists, we are living in a time when our attention is being pulled by social media, news outlets and endless information loops. We find ourselves bombarded by images and scrolling mindlessly through feeds, almost as if we are sifting through a wave to find that one spark of inspiration that will offer us something – a respite, a call to action, a thrill or a hope that will feed our spirits.
Being a member of the Society for Photographic Education offers community, life- long friendships and opportunities to be inspired by and learn from the work of others. Serving as the juror for this year's Combined Caucus Exhibition was a rewarding experience and it is my hope that the selection offered will give you that lift of inspiration, that respite, that call to action, that we desire, and that the exhibition itself offers a space to talk about and exchange ideas." - Kelli Connell
This exhibtion is generously supported and hosted by SCAD.
Particpating Artists:
Sammie Correa
Mark Almanza
Rachel Jump
Jamie Ho
Peter Hiatt
Savannah Calhoun
Alexander Diaz
Ashley Moog Bowlesby
Seder Burns
Maryam (Nilu) Ghasempour Siahgaldesh
Vahid Valikhani
Christopher Schneberger
Mariette Pathy Allen
Oliva Bull
Deborah Orloff
Editha Mesina
Noelle McCleaf
Haohao Huang
Ally Christmas
Amanda Dahlgren
Katharine Norton
Abbey Hepner
Amy Davis
Grettei Cortes
Elan Schawartz
Cintia Segovia Figueroa
Gina Dabrowski
Joshua Morky
Tryst Red
Amanda Music
Nichola Simko
Toni Pitts
Ginger Gore Russell
