Call for Entry: The Student Showcase

Celebrating the Creativity of the Chicago Photography Classes Community

Every photograph tells a story—not only about the subject in front of the camera, but also about the photographer behind it. This fall, we invite you to celebrate your creative journey by sharing the work that has made you proud.

Whether you discovered a new passion in Photo I, refined your artistic voice in Monochrome, mastered lighting, explored macro, or created a compelling personal project, we want to showcase the photographs that represent your growth as an artist.

Our exhibition committee will curate approximately 60–70 photographs that best reflect the incredible diversity, creativity, and technical excellence of our student community. We encourage you to submit the images that represent your proudest accomplishments and the skills you developed through your Chicago Photography Classes experience. Please submit images that you created during a class/workshop, or images that were inspired by a particular class.

Submission Guidelines

Submit: 3–5 high-quality digital images created during any Chicago Photography Classes course or workshop.

Selection: A committee will curate approximately 60–70 photographs for exhibition.

Exhibition Dates: September 13 – December 30

Location: The Insight Gallery at Chicago Photography Classes

This exhibition is a celebration of your journey as a photographer. We want visitors to experience the passion, curiosity, and creativity that define our community through the images that mean the most to you.

We can’t wait to see what you’ve created.

• Entry Fee: $30 for up to 3 images, $40 for 5 images (this fee will also cover the cost of printing selected images).
• Once you pay the submission fee on the website, you will receive an email confirmation of your purchase that looks like this (please check your spam folder!!)

The instructions on how to submit your images are embedded in that email. Please check your spam folder as well, as sometimes emails might end up there.

AWARDS

Gift certificate will be awarded to (1) Juror’s Prize (2) Honorable Mentions, are given at the jurors’ discretion.

ELIGIBILITY

This is open to artists at any age. All work must be original. iPhone photography accepted.

ACCEPTANCE

Notification of acceptance will be emailed by Wednesday, August 12th.

CONDITIONS

Chicago Photography Class (CPC) reserves the right to refuse any work which differs from the submitted images. All accepted entries will be considered temporary loans to CPC.

PRESENTATION

All selected work will be printed at Chicago Photography Classes. Hi Res JPEG images must be sent via email or WeTransfer by Monday, August 17th to be included in show. CPC will print and mount all work for the show.

SALES

Works will be for sale unless noted as NFS (not for sale) on the entry form. CPC will connect you with potential buyer and will retain a 20% commission on all sales from the exhibition. Artists will be responsible for making commission payment to CPC.

RETURN OF ACCEPTED WORK

The exhibition closes December 30th (but may be extended at the discretion of CPC).