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THE HALIDE PROJECT presents

LIVING IMAGE 2026/2027

Our annual juried exhibition of traditional/historic photographic processes

Juror: 

Entry fee: $40 ($35 for members)
Additional entries: $10 each, up to ten total

On View: Saturday, December 5, 2026 – Sunday, January 17, 2027
Opening Reception Saturday December 5th, 2026 6-9pm

Submit by September 11

Living Image showcases contemporary artists working in traditional and historic photographic techniques. Selected works will be included in an exhibition held at The Halide Project gallery in Philadelphia and published in a printed catalog to accompany the exhibition. All selected artists will receive a copy of the catalog, with additional copies available for a donation.

One Grand Prize winner will be selected to receive a $250 cash prize along with the opportunity to show a body of work in The Halide Project’s annual Spring Invitational exhibition.

Additional sponsored prizes will be announced at a later date.

We enthusiastically invite practitioners of chemistry-based photography from around the world to submit work to be considered for Living Image 2026/27 as a means to share their work with others and connect with like-minded artists.

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Amanda Smith is the founder and co-director of A Smith Gallery in Johnson City, Texas. She has been a photographer for over thirty-five years as well as a Certified Public Accountant. She used both her knowledge of photography and business skills to create the gallery fifteen years ago. Amanda has been a champion of photography, photographers and the creative potential of the photographic process through over 200 juried and curated exhibitions in the gallery and online. She has also been a juror for numerous outside organizations, including All About Photo, Analogue Forever, Dodho Magazine, Lamar University Alumni Art Exhibition, Texas Photographic Society, International Photography Hall of Fame, American Society of Photographers and Critical Mass.

Amanda’s personal photographic work began in the darkroom, working with both traditional and alternative processes. Amanda now creates her personal work digitally with various analog enhancements. Her images have been selected for numerous juried and group exhibitions, including most recently an honorable mention in the 25th Julia Margaret Cameron awards. Her work is in several collections, including The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University, Concordia University, Austin and numerous private collections.

ENTRY GUIDELINES:

  • Artwork must be made using traditional, pre-digital photographic printing techniques, including but not limited to: silver gelatin, c-prints, instant film, platinum/palladium, cyanotype, gum bichromate, wet plate collodion, and other alternative and historic printing processes. Traditional, analog prints made from digital negatives are eligible. Inkjet prints and digital c-prints are not eligible, even if made from film.

  • Artists aged 18 years or older, residing in any country, are eligible to submit.

  • Accepted works must be received by November 7, 2026 framed and wired to professional standards.

  • Artwork must not exceed 30” in any dimension, including frame.

  • If you are unsure whether or not your work is eligible, contact us anytime at exhibitions@thehalideproject.org.

ENTRY FEES:

  • $40 for up to three entries, $10 for each additional entry, with a maximum of ten total.

  • Members of The Halide Project receive a $5 discount off the total entry fee.

  • Payment must be made by credit card at the time of entry.

PROCEDURE:

  • Submit entries at https://client.smarterentry.com/Halide by September 11th, 11:59pm.

  • Sign in or create a free account to proceed.

  • Select number of entries submitting, add promo code where applicable (details below), and enter payment.

  • For current Halide Project Members: enter promo code CURRENTMEMBER to receive $5 discount.

  • To purchase a new $40 annual membership and receive discount, enter promo code NEWMEMBERSHIP.

  • Submit, add, or edit entries from your account page, under “Registered Competitions.”

  • Upload images as JPG, TIF, PDF, or PNG files not greater than 8MB.

  • Please name the file: lastname_firstname_##.jpg (Example: doe_jane_01.jpg).

  • Enter title, medium, price (or NFS), and framed work dimensions where prompted.

  • For any questions about entry or current membership status, contact us at exhibitions@thehalideproject.org.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Submissions open: August 3

  • Submissions close: September 11, 11:59pm EST

  • Selections announced: September 25

  • Artwork delivery/drop-off deadline: November 7

  • Opening Reception: Saturday, December 5 from 6-9pm

  • On View: December 5, 2026 - January 17, 2027

  • Artwork pick-up/return: February 8, 2027

AGREEMENTS:

  • Each artist is responsible for shipping/delivery costs to and from the exhibition. (If shipping, please include prepaid return label, account number, or pre-arrange payment with The Halide Project.)

  • Local artists may deliver and pick-up works in person during designated drop-off/pick-up times.

  • The Halide Project reserves the right to disqualify any delivered work that differs substantially from the online submission, does not meet guidelines, or is not in exhibition-ready form.

  • Works included in the exhibition are to remain throughout the duration of the show.

  • The Halide Project is not liable for any loss or damages that may occur during shipping or delivery to or from the exhibition. The Halide Project will insure artwork against loss and damages from the date the work is received until the pick-up date stated in Important Dates.

  • Artists retain the copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant The Halide Project permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or The Halide Project and its programs. Images may be placed on The Halide Project’s website, on social media for promotion and features, in emails, and in printed materials.

  • Images chosen for the exhibition will also be published in a printed catalog. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

  • The Halide Project will retain a 25% commission on artwork sales.

  • If the exhibiting or marketing of work is in any way contractually restricted by a representing gallery, agent, or otherwise, or if any terms of another agreement affecting the work conflicts with this agreement, the artist or representative must make The Halide Project aware of this situation in writing at least 30 days prior to the exhibition. Conflicts may preclude the work from being included in the exhibition.

  • Submission of work and application indicates acceptance of all terms and agreements in this document and in the Agreements section of the application.