Through the Lens: Exploring Photographic Art - Open Call
Watauga Arts Council seeks photography submissions for juried exhibition showcasing traditional, digital, and experimental photographic art.
The Watauga Arts Council announces an open call for their upcoming juried exhibit 'Through the Lens: Exploring Photographic Art.' This exhibition invites photographers and photo-based artists to submit works that showcase the expressive possibilities of photography, from powerful single images to imaginative collages and montages. Artists working in traditional, digital, or experimental photography are encouraged to apply. The show celebrates photography as a powerful artistic medium capable of storytelling, abstraction, and emotion, highlighting both traditional craftsmanship and experimental techniques that push the boundaries of visual art. This opportunity marks one of the first exhibitions under WAC's new structured gallery operations system, designed to bring clarity, consistency, and expanded opportunities for artists. The new structure introduces juried selection panels made up of local artists and arts leaders, ensuring thoughtful curation with both artistic excellence and community representation in mind. This opportunity is open to both seasoned and emerging artists, with submissions evaluated for strong visual impact, technical skill, and artistic intention.