Exhibitions

Through the Lens: Exploring Photographic Art - WAC Call

Watauga Arts Council seeks photo-based artwork for juried exhibition showcasing traditional, digital, and experimental photography.

The Watauga Arts Council is accepting submissions for 'Through the Lens: Exploring Photographic Art,' a juried exhibition celebrating photography as a powerful artistic medium. This show invites photographers and photo-based artists to submit works that demonstrate 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 exhibition marks one of the first shows launched under WAC's new structured gallery operations, designed to provide clarity, consistency, and expanded opportunities for artists. All submissions will be reviewed by juried selection panels comprised of local artists and arts leaders, ensuring thoughtful curation with both artistic excellence and community representation in mind. The exhibit will highlight both traditional craftsmanship and experimental techniques that push the boundaries of visual art, celebrating photography's capacity for storytelling, abstraction, and emotion. This opportunity is open to both seasoned and emerging artists seeking professional exhibition experience.