Call Description

Theme - We are looking for images that reflect “What’s Going On” for you. The submitted work should be about what is happening in your inner world or the one outside of yourself that includes a broader view of humankind and/or our environment. 

In the words of Marvin Gaye, singer/songwriter, 1939-1984- "We don't need to escalate | You see, war is not the answer | For only love can conquer hate | You know we've got to find a way | To bring some lovin' here today | Come on talk to me | So you can see | What's going on (What's going on)" 

Juror - Our Juror, Jan Tichy, is a professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the departments of Photography and Art & Technology/Sound Practices. Besides being an educator and curator, Tichy is a contem­porary artist working at the intersection of video, sculpture, architecture and photogra­phy. Several of his large public projects, like Project Cabrini Green in Chicago, A Sound Mural for Flint in Michigan and Remote Pyramids in Dallas, function as platforms for young people to share their experiences

His works are included in collections of MoMA in New York and Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Tichy has had solo exhibitions at the MCA Chicago; Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Photography Chicago; Santa Barbara Muse­um of Art, among others. Most recently he co-curated the exhibition Lucia Moholy–Ex­posures at Kunsthalle Prague and Fotostif­tung Schweiz. To see his current work go to https://broadmuseum.msu.edu/exhibition/jan-tichy-darkness/
 

Submission

If you live in the general Chicago area and can bring your work to Perspec­tive Gallery in Evanston, you are in­vited to submit up to five (5) images.

• All work must be created by you.
• All accepted work must be delivered to Perspective Gallery in person on a day and time the gallery is open. We cannot accept any deliveries by FedEx, USPS or UPS.
• All types of non-AI-generated pho­tographic work are welcome.
• Work must not have previously been shown at Perspective Gallery

Images

File type:  JPEG or JPG only

Dimensions:  1,200 pixels on the longest side.

Size:  Under 5MB.

Color profile:  sRGB

Labels:  Files are to be labeled with the image number, an underscore and title. For example, 01_ImageTitle, 02_ImageTitle, etc.

For assistance go to CaFE Help - https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/

Entry Fee

There is a $35 non-refundable fee for submitting up to five (5) images. 

DIMENSIONS

Please include the dimensions of the framed work on the submission form. Size of finished work is limited no more than 45 inches in width. All work must be wired and ready to hang (no saw tooth hangers).

AWARDS

Juror’s Award: $200; 1st Runner-up: $150; 2nd Runner-up: $100

SALES

Artists will receive 60% of the sales price of work sold. Perspective Gal­lery will receive a 40% commission on artwork sold during the exhibi­tion. Perspective Gallery is a not-for-profit cooperative and photography gallery whose purpose is to promote fine art photography.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submissions Open, Sunday, March 15, 2026
• Submissions Close, Friday, May 15, 2026
• Acceptance Notification, Monday, June 1, 2026
• Show Opens, Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Opening Reception, Saturday, July 11, 2026

 Click the link to CaFÉ, complete the submission form and upload your im­ages. Link here to submit.

For questions contact vicinityexhibi­tion@gmail.com

 Perspective Gallery

Perspective Group and Photography Gallery is a not-for-profit, community-oriented cooperative whose purpose is to promote fine art photography.  This is our 8th year as a place that showcases regional photographic artists.  We do this through three annual juried exhibitions: LENS, Vicinity and Chicago area High School Students. In addition, we have monthly programming that features both member and nonmember artists.  You can visit us at our gallery in Evanston, IL or on the web at - https://perspectivegallery.org

 Please send your questions to vicinityexhibition@gmail.com

Application Requirements

ENTRY FEE

There is a $35 (U.S) non-refundable fee for submitting up to five (5) images. 

CaFÉ Files Format: 1) File Type: JPEG or JPG only; 2) File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side; 3) File Size: Under 5 MB; and 4) Color Profile: sRGB

File Naming Protocol: Files are to be labeled with the image number, an underscore and title. For example, 01_ImageTitle, 02_ImageTitle, etc. Do not include your name in the title.

Artist Statement (Optional): Prepare a short statement (1000 characters) concerning either your work in general or the specific work you are submitting to Vicinity 2026. Your name should not appear in the statement.

Eligibility Criteria

Photographers are invited to submit up to five (5) photographic images in JPEG format. We are not accepting AI generated images for this call. Work must not have previously been shown at Perspective Gallery. Open to regional artists (Chicago metro area).