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Emerging Vision: Biennial Student Show

Colorado Photographic Arts Center   /   Deadline: 09/11/26

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This show is your chance to demonstrate your talent and point of view. The work of photography students that are emerging into the art world is how we picture the future. The Colorado Photographic Arts Center is having an open themed call for entry for students. This call for entry is open to current undergraduate and graduate students in photography. All capture types, subject matter, and photographic processes are eligible to submit.

Location

Colorado Photographic Arts Center, 1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver CO 80203

Fees

$20 for the first 3 images and then $3 for each additional image after

Eligibility

Entry is open to regional, national, and international artists. All lens-based media are eligible, including but not limited to images made by film or video camera, scanner, screen-capture, digital camera, and any means of mobile photography. If work using AI is submitted, please be sure to note the use of AI.

Applicants must be current, undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at a post-secondary institution and not graduating before the end of the academic year 2025-2026. A copy of your current student schedule or student ID must be uploaded into Café or your entry will be disqualified or can be emailed to info@cpacphoto.org.

Requirements

If you have any questions about the guidelines, please call 303-837-1341 or email info@cpacphoto.org. Exhibition print sizes must be specified (height or width no larger than 65") work will be hung with magnets. Artist can choose to frame, however, just prints can be sent. Exhibition sizes cannot be changed after acceptance. CPAC also understands that work may be presented in a non-traditional way that is integral to the art. Please contact us in advance if you feel your work fits into these criteria.

Registration closes at midnight MST on Friday, September 11, 2026.

The gallery must receive artwork no later than Friday, November 13th. CPAC will charge a 30% sales commission.

Awards

Best in Show: Includes a feature article on LensCulture.com, along with promotion in LensCulture's weekly newsletter reaching over 580,000 subscribers. The award winner will also receive $150 in custom printing from Digital Silver Imaging and a CPAC membership.

Honorable Mention: $150 in Custom Printing from Digital Silver Imaging and a CPAC membership.

Evaluation Criteria

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Laura Sackett is the creative director and co-founder of LensCulture, one of the leading sites committed to discovering and publishing the best in the contemporary photography. She leads all aspects of design including strategy, brand, website, print, communications, screenings and exhibitions. Besides leading the creative direction for LensCulture, she also designs and co-curates LensCulture exhibitions and the online galleries. Laura is a juror, reviewer & nominator in several international Photo Awards and Festivals. She is a founding Board Member of PhotoAlliance, and earned an MFA in photography from the California College of the Arts. She currently lives in Oakland, CA.

Contact Information

Colorado Photographic Arts Center
1200 Lincoln St. Suite 111
Denver,

P: 3038371341
E: info@cpacphoto.org