Annual Visitors’ Photography Exhibition Information

Calling all shutterbugs!

Reception: Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 2 – 4 PM

On View: January 17 – March 22, 2026

Help us celebrate our 50th Anniversary and our 15th Visitors’ Photography Show by showing us Jenkins through your lens! This show is an annual celebration of the gardens and the people who enjoy them.

Photo: “Skipper” by Dillon Schaffer, 13th Annual Visitors’ Photography Exhibition

Exhibition Rules

  • This exhibition is open to all. Members as well as non-members are encouraged to participate.
  • All photographs MUST have been taken at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.
  • Photographs may be any subject matter (flowers, trees, autumn, leaves, insects, birds, landscapes, etc.).
  • All styles will be accepted and will be assigned to one of two categories – Up-close (Macro) or Landscape.

To Enter

  • All photography must be submitted in person at Jenkins between 9 AM and 5 PM on the following days:
    Saturday, January 10
    Sunday, January 11
    Monday, January 12
    Tuesday, January 13
  • All photography must be matted, framed, wired with d-rings, and ready to hang in a presentation that conveys professionalism. Neutral mats and dark (black or brown) frames are strongly encouraged. Submissions may be any size. Click here to learn how to attach d-rings and wire to your frame.
  • Please attach an entry card to the back of each framed submission. Click here for entry card.
  • Submissions limited to 5 per artist.
  • This is a juried show. Entry does not guarantee that your piece will be hung in the show.

Entry Fee

  • Members: $10 for the first submission and $5 for each additional submission.
  • Non-members: $20 for the first submission and $10 for each additional submission.


Sales

  • Photographers may choose to make their work available for purchase. Photography may also be listed as Not for Sale (NFS).
  • All sales will be handled by Jenkins; the artist will receive 70% of the sale and Jenkins will retain a 30% commission at the conclusion of the exhibition.
  • Photographs that are sold must remain on display until the conclusion of the exhibition. Unsold work must be picked up on Monday, March 23 or Tuesday, March 24 between 9 AM and 5 PM.


Awards/Recognition

  • Jurors will select a first, second, and third place in each category and monetary awards will be given for each. The amount of these awards is $100 for first, $75 for second, and $50 for third place.
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