Blue Ridge Arts Center

2026 Juror: Alan Ethridge

Alan Ethridge is the Executive Director Metropolitan Arts Council. Alan is an alumnus of Vanderbilt University where he received a B.A. in English Literature and Fine Arts. He has served on the Board of Directors of Visit Greenville SC and the Board of Governors of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He is currently on the Board of Directors of Artisphere and the Board of Advisors of the Department of Visual Arts of Greenville Tech. In 2010, Alan received the Excellence in Arts Leadership Award from the Chamber of Commerce and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. In 2018, Alan received the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Award for the Arts. This award is given to an individual in recognition of outstanding contributions to the arts in South Carolina.

Click HERE to register for “2026 National Photography Exhibition”

About the Show

The Photographic Society at Blue Ridge Arts Center is excited to announce that our National Photography Exhibition is now accepting entries. The exhibition will be held at Blue Ridge Arts Center, 111 E. South 2nd Street, Seneca, South Carolina, Friday, March 20 through Friday, April 24, 2026.

Eligibility

This exhibition is open to all artists residing in the United States. All artwork should be original, created by the submitting artist within the last three years and not previously shown at Blue Ridge Arts Center. Photographic processes include non-traditional materials, mixed media, or digital photography.

Enter up to three images online at www.blueridgeartscenter.com/2026-photography-show

$40 entry fee ($35 for BRAC members). Entry fees are non-refundable.

Awards

  • 1st Place:              $750
  • 2nd Place:             $500
  • 3rd Place:              $250
  • Merit Awards (5):  $100

Sales

Artists may offer their work for sale. BRAC will retain a 35% sales commission. Work must remain for the duration of the show.

Photography Disclaimer

Blue Ridge Arts Center reserves the right to photograph or record any entry submitted for publicity or educational purposes. Photographs of artwork and artists may also be taken during drop-off, pick-up, receptions or open gallery hours.

Exhibition Timeline

Deadline for Submissions:

Notification of Acceptance:

  • Saturday, February 28

Accepted Artwork Drop Off:

  • Friday, March 13 (1-4pm)
  • Saturday, March 14 (10am-1pm)

Opening Reception:

  • Friday, March 20 (5:30-7pm)

Show on Display:

  • March 20 – April 24, 2026
  • Gallery Hours
    • Wednesday: 1-4pm
    • Thursday: 1-4pm
    • Friday: 1-4pm
    • Saturday: 10am-1pm

Closing Reception:

  • Friday, April 24 (5:30-7pm)

Closing reception will include a juror talk discussing work in the show and award-winning artwork.

Artwork Pick-up:

  • Friday, April 24 (7-7:15pm)
  • Saturday, April 25 (10am-1pm)

No early pick-ups. Artwork left more than 30 days becomes the property of BRAC.

Delivery & Retrieval Options

Accepted entries must be ready for installation with wire hanger attached. Maximum size should not exceed 30” x 40”.

Shipped artwork must be received by Friday, March 13 in a sturdy reusable container. Shipping details will be provided in acceptance email.

Contact Larry Bennett at 561-889-9215 to discuss local printing and framing of your artwork.

Blue Ridge Arts Center cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss to artwork that has been left for longer than 30 days following the posted deadlines for pick-up. Artwork left longer than 30 days becomes the property of Blue Ridge Arts Center.