sanctuary: refuge, shelter, retreat, hideout, home, oasis, asylum, security, haven …. Photographers of all levels are invited to submit work reflecting the theme “sanctuary" to A Smith Gallery by March 2, 2026. Entries of 13 or more images are eligible for a complementary review by the gallery directors. The entry fee is $40 for the first 5 images and $5 for each additional image. Forty-seven images will be selected for exhibition and shown in the online gallery from March 27 to May 7, 2026. An exhibition catalogue with all the accepted images will be available for purchase. Also, 27 of the total 47 images will be selected for “The 27”, a limited edition hardbound fine art book of the exhibition. The Juror’s and Director’s award winners will each receive a copy of the limited edition hardbound fine art book as well as an online solo exhibition. The Visitors’ Award is $100 and is selected by most Instagram likes. Juror for "sanctuary” will be Doug Beasley, photographer, educator and publisher of Shots Magazine.
