Compete Photography – Your Vision
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: May 31, 2026 – The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) invites photographers (and photo collagists) of all levels (emerging to established) to participate in this exhibition.
There are no restrictions on subject matter, style or technique. A variety of approaches (traditional or experimental) will be accepted. Use any photographic equipment from sophisticated professional devices to commonplace smartphones to pinhole cameras.
We are always delighted to display a full range of prints from alternative historical processes to standard film and digital techniques to advanced technological systems. We also enjoy viewing a variety of subject matter — landscapes, abstracts, travel, selfies, cityscapes, animals, events, portraits, and surreal and unusual visual creations.
Select your own appropriate mounting or framing — not to exceed 48 inches on the longest side. We also will consider mixed media / collages providing photographic elements are included.
Photographs are valued and actively collected in today’s art market. The MVA gallery is excited to see your imagery whether representational or abstract, simple or complex, lucid or mysterious, conventional or transformational. Your choice; your vision. You have limitless creative freedom. Celebrate the PHOTO and please join us.
Exhibition Dates: October 10 – November 7, 2026 @ MVA Gallery, 35 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA.
ELIGIBILITY
This is a National Call for Entries inviting photographers from all regions and states. Artists must be 18 years of age or older and current residents of the United States.
There are no restrictions on subject matter, style or technique. A variety of approaches (traditional or experimental) will be accepted. Use any photographic equipment from sophisticated professional devices to commonplace smartphones to pinhole cameras.
- No reproductions, modifications or derivatives of original art (or copyrighted images) of other people’s work will be accepted. The artist should be the sole owner of all rights.
- Artwork must look professionally finished and be ready for secure installation. All art must be equipped with stretched WIRE attached to the back. (Sawtooth hangers are not acceptable.) Artwork without a wire will not be displayed. The Gallery will consider framed
- Shipped artwork using standard glass poses a risk and is not advisable. Plexiglass is preferred. Artwork with glass that arrives in cracked / shattered condition will be pulled from the exhibit.
- PHOTOGRAPHS should not be larger than 48 inches (framed) on the longest side and not weigh more than 50 lbs.
- PHOTOGRAPHS should be framed if you wish a traditional presentation. Black or white frames are preferred. Mats, when used, should be white or off-white only. Other types of mounting (not framed) will be considered. All photographic processes are welcome.
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 images. You may include additional files for $5.00 each up to a total of 9 maximum.
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us for complete details and easy online application.
Notification by email on or about August 25, 2026 (Midnight).
SALES
Artists can determine whether they wish to sell their artwork. For sales, the artist must list a specific price and not indicate “Upon Request.”
Commission Fees:
70% of the final sale price to the Artist.
30% of the final sale price to the Gallery.
About:
The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem, along with its neighboring cities Allentown and Easton, comprise the third largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Bethlehem has a vibrant arts and cultural life — numerous active art galleries and nationally acclaimed festivals that attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. Located one hour from New York City, Bethlehem has become an art destination for informed collectors and prominent art professionals.
MVA Gallery
35 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 35
Bethlehem, PA 18018
ph: 610-936-0737
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