Glimmers through the Lens

Photographers are encouraged to submit their work, considering the following prompt: 

For many of us, our world feels like it’s been flipped upside down since the COVID-19 pandemic era. Though this time has passed, the feeling of normalcy has not returned for so many, and we fear it may not return for a very long time. We have a sense that we are living in a dystopian society where all the rules we previously thought held society together no longer bind us and we wonder, what are the moments, things, and who are the people that continue to hold us together? Where do we find the hope, connection, joy, necessary to continue moving forward? What reflections of resistance, glimmers of light through the storm do you see? We invite photographers to consider if these questions resonate with them and what they might capture through their lenses by way of response. Collectively, we will fill a space with our glimmers of hope, a warm embrace in the chilling moments we are experiencing – we look forward to seeing your submissions! 

The submission period will be open from January 20 through February 12, 2026. 

Photographs will need to be dropped off on one of the following dates. All works must be framed and wired for hanging using our STATS hanging system (please, no sawtooth hangers). 

*To avoid hanging/display issues, please ensure your wiring is done properly, following these tips.

Artwork drop off dates: 

• February 17, 11:30-6pm
• February 19, 11:30-6pm
• February 24, 11:30-6pm 
• February 26, 11:30-6pm 
• February 28, 12:00-3pm

ENTRY FEES:

• $10 per entry with a maximum of three entries per participant 
• Flemington DIY members receive $5 off their total 
• Payment must be made by credit card or PayPal at the time of submission

PROCEDURE:

• Submit entries by 11:59 PM February 12, 2026 
• Submit in JPG form, no larger than 10 MB
• Please name the file: lastname_firstname_##.jpg (Example: doe_jane_01.jpg)
• Title, medium, framed work dimensions 
• Framed artwork must not exceed 20” in any dimension, including frame.
• Provide a short blurb about the photograph (optional)

IMPORTANT DATES: 

• Submission portal opens: January 20, 2026
• Submission portal closes: February 12, 2026 
• Notification of acceptance: February 13, 2026
• All artworks received by: March 1, 2026 
• Exhibition open: March 2, 2026
• Opening Reception: March 7, 2026, 6pm-7:30pm
• Exhibition closes: March 28, 2026
• Artwork picked up by: April 30, 2026

*Pickup dates will be on Tues/Thurs in April between 11:30-6pm. Per Flemington DIY policy, all artwork must be picked up within 30 days of exhibition closing. 

AGREEMENTS:

• Flemington DIY reserves the right to disqualify any delivered work that differs substantially from the online submission, does not meet guidelines, is not suitable for an all-ages community space, or is not in exhibition-ready form.
• Artists retain the copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant Flemington DIY permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, the artist, or Flemington DIY and its programs. Images may be placed on Flemington DIY’s website, on social media for promotion and features, in emails, and printed materials.
• Artwork will not be made available for sale during this exhibition.
• The artist is completely responsible for the insurance of their work for the duration of the show. Flemington DIY will not be held liable for any damage, theft or accidental destruction of submitted works. 
• Artwork must be picked up at the conclusion of the show by the above listed date. Any artworks not retrieved within 30 days of the conclusion of the exhibition will become property of Flemington DIY.  
• Submission of work and application indicates acceptance of all terms and agreements in this document and in the Agreements section of the application.