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Illuminance

Darkness After Light

Buddy Holly Center   /   Deadline: 02/13/26

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A national competitive exhibition featuring photographic work. The Fine Arts Program of the Buddy Holly Center is committed to the promotion of contemporary visual arts and educational programs.This exhibit explores the way light transitions into darkness and how shadows shape emotion from mystery and tension to calm and quiet serenity. Darkness invites viewers to look deeper and use their imagination to complete the story, highlighting the power that follows the light. All capture methods and processes are welcome.

Location

Buddy Holly Center 1801 Crickets Ave Lubbock, Tx 79401

Fees

One to three works: $30 (non-refundable) Each additional work: $5 (non-refundable)

Eligibility

Illuminance is open to all artists using photographic processes as their media. Please do not submit work that has been shown in a previous Illuminance exhibition.

Requirements

Accepted work should be sent ready to hang, packed in sturdy, reusable containers (no Styrofoam peanuts, please). Work will be insured by the Buddy Holly Center during the exhibition, but artists are responsible for shipping insurance. Arrangements for shipping to and from the Buddy Holly Center are the responsibility of the artist.

Awards

Best of show $750
First Place $500
Second Place $300
Third Place $200

Evaluation Criteria

Email digital images to:
apitts@mylubbock.us with an inventory list that includes your name, mailing address, and phone number as well as title, media, and printed dimensions of each entry. Please save in JPG format, 300dpi, no larger than 750 pixels/5 inches in any direction.

Contact Information

Alexandra Pitts
1801 Crickets Ave
Lubbock, TX 79401

P: 8067753567
W: https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/buddy-holly-center/exhibits-sample
E: apitts@mylubbock.us