Compete A Smith Gallery Call for Entries: Unleashed
Opportunity Description
International Deadline: August 4, 2025 – Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme “open theme | unleashed” to A Smith Gallery.
Up to forty seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from August 29 to October 9, 2025.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all photographers both professional and amateur working in all photographic mediums and styles. International entries are welcomed.
JUROR
Darren Ching will be the juror for “open/unleashed”. Darren is the Co-Owner of the Klompching Gallery, New York. Established in 2007, the gallery specializes in the exhibition and sale of innovative, contemporary, photo-based artworks. In 2024, the gallery transitioned to an online business model, underpinned by bespoke collector/institutional art placement, sales and events.
His expertise in photography spans 25+ years, including judging photo competitions, curating exhibits, and contributing to publications and panel discussions on the subject. He has been an Adjunct Faculty member at SVA, an External Examiner for MICA’s BFA Photography program, and Guest Critic at RISD, and Parsons School of Design. Formerly, he was the Creative Director of Photo District News… see more
ONLINE EXHIBITION AND CATALOGUE
Jurors will be selecting 47 images in total. All artist included in the 47 images will receive the following:
- The gallery will be featuring each of the 47 images on both Facebook and Instagram over the span of the exhibition.
- Gallery Directors will be hosting a GalleryTalk and will discuss all 47 images. The GalleryTalk will be posted in the blog section of the website.
- The gallery online store will include all 47 images listed for sale.
- An exhibition catalogue including all 47 images will be published and available for purchase.
- The online exhibition as well as the GalleryTalk will be permanently archived after the end of the exhibition period.
“THE 27” HARDBOUND EXHIBITION BOOK | 27 images from the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. “The 27” will be available for purchase. Both the Juror and Director Award recipients will receive the hardbound exhibition book.
AWARDS
The awards are as follows:
- Jurors Award – an online solo exhibition, “The 27” exhibition book and feature story on the gallery blog
- Directors Award – “The 27” exhibition book
- Visitors Award (most Instagram likes) – $100
The solo exhibition awarded as the Juror’s Award will be scheduled at a mutually agreed time for the duration of a month.
ENTRY FEE
$40 for the first 5 images, $5 per each additional image. There is no limit to the number of images you may submit. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. Photographers that enter less than 13 images, can receive a review for an additional $20. All reviews will be 30 minutes and typically scheduled a week after the exhibition results are announced.
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us for complete details and easy online Application.
SALES
The gallery has an online store and will include all images from the exhibition. The gallery will retain 30% of the sales price.
DATES
- Entries due: August 04, 2025
- Results emailed: August 15, 2025
- Exhibition dates: August 29 to October 9, 2025
- Reception: September 27, 2025 3pmCST YouTube video posted in ASG Conversations
About:
Established in May, 2010, A Smith Gallery is located in Johnson City, Texas in the Nugent Avenue Arts District. The gallery exhibits the work of both amateur and professional photographers through juried and invitational exhibitions. Amanda Smith and Kevin Tully are the Gallery Directors. Izzie and WeeGee are the gallery cats.
A Smith Gallery
103 N Nugent Ave
Johnson City, TX
