We are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Artist Member Showcase.

Making Strange

• obvious • overlooked • inversion • estrangement • friction • re-seeing

The technique of art is to make the familiar unfamiliar and extend the length of perception.
— Viktor Shklovsky

Making Strange invites photographs that transform the ordinary into something newly visible. Through framing, timing, light, distance, or construction, artists reveal unexpected aspects of the world around us—rendering everyday subjects as unfamiliar or charged with new or unexpected meaning.

Praxis Gallery seeks photographic works that search for the iconic and ironic in the everyday world around us; that portray the people, places, and things which have become ordinary to us in new, imaginative and expressive ways. One image may be recognized as the Viktor Shklovsky Award, highlighting a work that most strongly engages the idea of making the familiar unfamiliar.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to 38 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection 12 days after the deadline. The acceptance notification email will include instructions for shipping artwork or submitting high-resolution digital files for printing. Accepted photographs will also be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time.

All entrants must be 18 years or older.
Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

Directors’ Choice – Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Five Honorable Mentions – Recognized and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.

Submission Fees

$35 for up to five images.
$5 for each additional image (up to ten images total per open call).
Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

New Praxis Members receive one 10 free image entry. Learn more about membership benefits at: Praxis Memberships.

For artists experiencing financial hardship, Praxis offers a limited number of free submissions. Contact info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Image Submission Formatting

All submissions must be digital files submitted through our online submission form.

File Format – JPEG (.jpg)
File Size – 8MB or smaller
File Naming – Use the format: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName
- Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg

For digital formatting questions, contact info@praxisgallery.com.

Exhibit Artwork Submission & Printing for Selected Artists

Selected artists have two options for submitting exhibition prints:

Option 1: Submit Original Prints

Praxis accepts original prints that fit one of our four precut matte sizes.
No framed artwork will be accepted.
Praxis will mat and frame the prints for exhibition.
Prints must be shipped with return postage and packaging and labeled with:
- Artist's name
- Exhibition title

Option 2: Praxis Printing Service

For convenience, Praxis can print exhibition images for a $37 fee (includes printing, matting, framing, and installation).

High-resolution files must be uploaded to our secure Dropbox.
Praxis print technicians have 50+ years of fine art printing experience.
Images will be printed on a Canon Pro-4600 using Epson Premium Luster Fine Art Photo Paper.
Praxis provides frames for all exhibitions.

Exhibition Frame & Print Size

Praxis features museum-quality 22x22-inch black frames with four standard precut white mattes.

The following dimensions represent the maximum image area for prints. These sizes fit precisely within our precut mattes, with a 0.5-inch border around the edges to prevent cropping by the matte:

11” x 11”
10” x 15”
11.8” x 15”
8” x 15”

Images must fit within these dimensions. If an image exceeds the maximum size, portions of the image will be cropped by the matte.
We never crop submitted digital files. Instead, we scale the final high-resolution images for the best presentation.
Selected photographers will receive detailed instructions on shipping their print or submitting a high-resolution digital file for Praxis to print.

Sales & Archive

Artists may offer their exhibition prints for sale. Praxis Gallery will notify artists of any purchase inquiries.
Praxis takes a 50% commission on all sales.
Selected works will be archived in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Art Center’s online gallery.

Copyright & Usage Rights

Artists retain all copyrights to their images.
By submitting, artists grant Praxis Gallery a non-exclusive right to use their images for:
- Exhibition display
- Promotion of the artist and related programs
- Online exhibition archives
- Social media and website features

The artist's name will always be credited wherever their work is displayed.

For any additional questions, please contact info@praxisgallery.com.

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© Denis Sivack

International Juried Photography Exhibition

BALANCE / REPETITION / DISRUPTION

Opening Night Reception:April 18, 6–8 PM, 2026
Exhibition Dates: April 18 - May 9, 2026

Balance, repetition, and disruption shape how images take form through compositional decision-making and visual relationships. These elements operate not as steps, but as interacting conditions. An image may begin in equilibrium or fracture it immediately; repetition may stabilize form or reveal instability; disruption may interrupt order or expose patterns already at work.

The photographs in this exhibition engage these ideas independently and in combination. Some works emphasize clarity and restraint, while others explore accumulation, variation, or rupture. The subject matter varies widely; what connects the works is how form, space, rhythm, and visual weight function within the frame.

This exhibition approaches composition as an active, exploratory process. The artists presented here test how images hold together, repeat themselves, or come undone.

International Juried Photography Exhibition

BALANCE / REPETITION / DISRUPTION

Opening Night Reception: April 18, 6–8 PM, 2026
Exhibition Dates: April 18 - May 9, 2026

COMPOSED

Balance, repetition, and disruption shape how images take form through compositional decisions and visual relationships. These elements function not as steps, but as interacting conditions. An image may begin in equilibrium or fracture it immediately; repetition may stabilize form or reveal instability; disruption may interrupt order or expose patterns already present.

The photographs in this exhibition engage these ideas in different ways. Some emphasize clarity and restraint, while others explore accumulation, variation, or rupture. Subject matter varies widely, but each work considers how form, space, rhythm, and visual weight operate within the frame. Together, the works approach composition as an exploratory process, testing how images hold together, repeat themselves, or come undone

Directors' Choice © Dave Levingston
Honorable Mention © Eliot Allen
Honorable Mention © John Bain
Honorable Mention © Justine Crowley
Honorable Mention © Shannon Donnelly
Honorable Mention © John M. Francis
Honorable Mention © Heather C. Markham
Honorable Mention © Daniel McInnis
Honorable Mention © Mark Ryan
Honorable Mention © Christopher Smith
© Eliot Allen
© Judy Miller Bailey
© Ross Baumgard
© Alan Berkson
© Patricia J. Brennecke
© Susan Bryant
© William Bullard
© Phil Calvit
© Courtney Carlisle
© John Crowley
© John Crowley
© Astrid Deschenes
© Monica Di Brigida
© John Diephouse
© Jay DiLorenzo
© Shannon Donnelly
© Greg Fechik
© Glen Fisher
© Glen Fisher
© Peter Foster
© Corey Phillips Fowler
© Alice Gebura
© Geri Hanson
© Kip Harris
© Kylo-Patrick Hart
© Amy Lee Hochman
© Dennis Hoyne
© Douglas Johnson
© Tanya Johnson
© Annette Kasle
© Tim Keane
© Jayson King
© Don Kline
© Emily Korth
© John Kosmer
© Vita Levar
© Beth Lewis
© Andrea London
© Benson Margulies
© Mike Mau
© Garrett M.
© Rosemary Miklitsch
© Timothy Moore
© Christian Olsen
© Marina Onken
© Michael Padwee
© Pam Powell
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RonaldDe-Recursion-260221160800_1
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© Karen Safer
© Bruce Saille
© Bruce Saille
© Jeff Schewe
© Jeff Schewe
© Jeff Senatra
© Alan Shefland
© Eric A. Smith
© Peter Stein
© Peter Syvertsen
© Ron Testa
© Andrew Wohl
© Peter Wong
© Robert Wood

©Jeff Senatra

International Juried Photography Exhibition

COMPOSED

BALANCE / REPETITION / DISRUPTION

Opening Night Reception:April 18, 6–8 PM, 2026
Exhibition Dates: April 18 - May 9, 2026

Balance, repetition, and disruption shape how images take form through compositional decisions and visual relationships. These elements function not as steps, but as interacting conditions. An image may begin in equilibrium or fracture it immediately; repetition may stabilize form or reveal instability; disruption may interrupt order or expose patterns already present.

The photographs in this exhibition engage these ideas in different ways. Some emphasize clarity and restraint, while others explore accumulation, variation, or rupture. Subject matter varies widely, but each work considers how form, space, rhythm, and visual weight operate within the frame. Together, the works approach composition as an exploratory process, testing how images hold together, repeat themselves, or come undone.

© Joseph O'Neill

International Juried Photography Exhibition

THE PORTRAIT

Opening Night Reception: June 21, 6-8PM

Exhibition Dates: June 21–July 12, 2025

"Making portraits is more than a physical form, it’s a silent communication in understanding and respect between the photographer and the subject. There’s an internal emotion and fire of the soul that you try to capture." – Sandra

In her book, Portraits and Persons, writer Cynthia Freeland describes three essential elements that constitute a portrait: “(1) a recognizable physical body (2) an inner life, i.e., some sort of psychological or mental states and (3) self-presentation, or the "posing.”

Praxis Gallery presents photographs that celebrate the aesthetic and conceptual considerations involved in the creation of the portrait: revealing personal narratives or new anthologies through the artistic representation of the subject. Juried by Sandrine Hermand Grisel

International Juried Photography Exhibition

THE PORTRAIT

Submission Deadline: April 5, 11:59PM CT
Exhibition dates: May 23 – June 13, 2026
Notification: April 16, 2026. 4PM CT

“A photographic portrait is a picture of someone who knows he is being photographed.” — Richard Avedon

FREE ENTRY FOR NEW MEMBERS

A portrait begins with attention. It is an act of looking — and of being looked at. Every portrait holds a tension between appearance and interior life. A face, a posture, a gesture, a setting — each carries information, but also ambiguity. Some portraits are direct and documentary. Others are constructed, performative, or conceptual. Some reveal intimacy; others explore distance, anonymity, or self-invention.

To make a portrait is to engage another presence — or to turn the camera toward oneself — and to consider how identity is shaped, expressed, withheld, or transformed through the photographic frame.

Praxis Gallery seeks photographic portraits that explore the depth and complexity of the human subject. We invite work that reflects lived experience, psychological presence, cultural context, or formal exploration through the lens. All lens-based photographic and lens-based art practices are welcome. Juried by Elizabeth Flinsch

Juror | Elizabeth Flinsch
Elizabeth Flinsch is a photography educator, curator, and the editor of SHOTS Magazine. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, SHOTS is an independent print journal of black and white photography founded in 1986. Elizabeth curates submissions, interviews featured artists, and designs the magazine from cover to cover. Elizabeth’s own artistic roots in traditional printmaking show up in her affinity for alternative photographic processes. She is deeply committed to her vision for the photography landscape as a more equitable realm for woman identified, queer, and BIPOC artists.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to 74 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection 12 days after the deadline. The acceptance notification email will include instructions for shipping artwork or submitting high-resolution digital files for printing. Accepted photographs will also be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time.

All entrants must be 18 years or older.
Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

Juror’s Choice – Free entry into three future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Directors’ Choice – Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Eight Honorable Mentions – Recognized and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.

Submission Fees

$35 for up to five images.
$5 for each additional image (up to ten images total per open call).
Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5. Learn more about membership benefits at: Praxis Memberships.

For artists experiencing financial hardship, Praxis offers a limited number of free submissions. Contact info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Image Submission Formatting

All submissions must be digital files submitted through our online submission form.

File Format – JPEG (.jpg)
Image Size – 72 ppi, with the longest side no more than 1920 pixels
File Size – 8MB or smaller
File Naming – Use the format: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName
- Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg

For digital formatting questions, contact info@praxisgallery.com.

Exhibit Artwork Submission & Printing for Selected Artists

Selected artists have two options for submitting exhibition prints:

Option 1: Submit Original Prints

Praxis accepts original prints that fit one of our four precut matte sizes.
No framed artwork will be accepted.
Praxis will mat and frame the prints for exhibition.
Prints must be shipped with return postage and packaging and labeled with:
- Artist's name
- Exhibition title

Option 2: Praxis Printing Service

For convenience, Praxis can print exhibition images for a $37 fee (includes printing, matting, framing, and installation).

High-resolution files must be uploaded to our secure Dropbox.
Praxis print technicians have 50+ years of fine art printing experience.
Images will be printed on a Canon Pro-4000 using Epson Premium Luster Fine Art Photo Paper.
Praxis provides frames for all exhibitions.

Exhibition Frame & Print Size

Praxis features museum-quality 22x22-inch black frames with four standard precut white mattes.

The following dimensions represent the maximum image area for prints. These sizes fit precisely within our precut mattes, with a 0.5-inch border around the edges to prevent cropping by the matte:

11” x 11”
10” x 15”
11.8” x 15”
8” x 15”

Images must fit within these dimensions. If an image exceeds the maximum size, portions of the image will be cropped by the matte.
We never crop submitted digital files. Instead, we scale the final high-resolution images for the best presentation.
Selected photographers will receive detailed instructions on shipping their print or submitting a high-resolution digital file for Praxis to print.

Sales & Archive

Artists may offer their exhibition prints for sale. Praxis Gallery will notify artists of any purchase inquiries.
Praxis takes a 50% commission on all sales.
Selected works will be archived in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Art Center’s online gallery.

Copyright & Usage Rights

Artists retain all copyrights to their images.
By submitting, artists grant Praxis Gallery a non-exclusive right to use their images for:
- Exhibition display
- Promotion of the artist and related programs
- Online exhibition archives
- Social media and website features

The artist's name will always be credited wherever their work is displayed.

For any additional questions, please contact info@praxisgallery.com.

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© Bain Lothian

International Juried Photography Exhibition

THE SHADOW ASPECT

Submission Deadline: July 12, 11:59PM CT
Exhibition dates: Aug 22 - Sept 12, 2026
Notification: Aug 24, 2026. 4PM CT

"We find beauty not in the thing itself but in the patterns of shadows, the light and the darkness, that one thing against another creates." — Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the formal, conceptual, and metaphoric implications of the shadow. Submissions may focus on the shadow as pure visual form expressed through the creation of line, shape, pattern, and texture. They may also examine the cultural and psychological implications of the shadow—exploring ideas of foreboding, internal conflict, passages into the unconscious, or other ephemeral interpretations. All lens-based artwork is welcome.

International Juried Photography Exhibition

THE SHADOW ASPECT

Submission Deadline: July 12, 11:59PM CT
Exhibition dates: Aug 22 - Sept 12, 2026
Notification: Aug 24, 2026. 4PM CT

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious."
— Carl Jung

FREE ENTRY FOR NEW MEMBERS

Open Theme | Juror: Anne Jastrab

shadow • light • form • perception • ambiguity

Photography can describe, question, transform, or reimagine the world. An open theme allows artists to submit the work that best reflects their current

"We find beauty not in the thing itself but in the patterns of shadows, the light and the darkness, that one thing against another creates." — Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

Praxis Gallery seeks the submission of photographic art that explores the formal, conceptual, and metaphoric implications of the shadow. Submissions may focus on the shadow as pure visual form expressed through the creation of line, shape, pattern, and texture. They may also examine the cultural and psychological implications of the shadow—exploring ideas of foreboding, internal conflict, passages into the unconscious, or other ephemeral interpretations. All lens-based artwork is welcome.

Juror: Anne Jastrab

Ann Jastrab, Executive Director for The Center for Photographic Art, is a champion of photographic artists. After earning her MFA in photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1995, she joined the resident faculty at the Maine Photographic Workshops and taught there for nearly a decade in both their year-round program and their intensive summer workshops. Prior to taking the position of executive director of CPA, she curated many exhibitions for RayKo during her tenure as gallery director - while also jurying, curating, and organizing numerous exhibitions for other national and international venues outside of the San Francisco Bay Area. She has served on numerous boards and fundraising committees and has been thrilled to bring her talents, passion, and leadership skills to The Center for Photographic Arts. Besides being a curator and an educator, Ann is a writer and editor and she is also a fine art photographer who still carries around a wooden view camera…and a metal one too.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to 74 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection 12 days after the deadline. The acceptance notification email will include instructions for shipping artwork or submitting high-resolution digital files for printing. Accepted photographs will also be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time.

All entrants must be 18 years or older.
Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

Juror’s Choice – Free entry into three future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Directors’ Choice – Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Eight Honorable Mentions – Recognized and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.

Submission Fees

$35 for up to five images.
$5 for each additional image (up to ten images total per open call).
Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5. Learn more about membership benefits at: Praxis Memberships.

For artists experiencing financial hardship, Praxis offers a limited number of free submissions. Contact info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Image Submission Formatting

All submissions must be digital files submitted through our online submission form.

File Format – JPEG (.jpg)
Image Size – 72 ppi, with the longest side no more than 1920 pixels
File Size – 8MB or smaller
File Naming – Use the format: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName
- Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg

For digital formatting questions, contact info@praxisgallery.com.

Exhibit Artwork Submission & Printing for Selected Artists

Selected artists have two options for submitting exhibition prints:

Option 1: Submit Original Prints

Praxis accepts original prints that fit one of our four precut matte sizes.
No framed artwork will be accepted.
Praxis will mat and frame the prints for exhibition.
Prints must be shipped with return postage and packaging and labeled with:
- Artist's name
- Exhibition title

Option 2: Praxis Printing Service

For convenience, Praxis can print exhibition images for a $37 fee (includes printing, matting, framing, and installation).

High-resolution files must be uploaded to our secure Dropbox.
Praxis print technicians have 50+ years of fine art printing experience.
Images will be printed on a Canon Pro-4000 using Epson Premium Luster Fine Art Photo Paper.
Praxis provides frames for all exhibitions.

Exhibition Frame & Print Size

Praxis features museum-quality 22x22-inch black frames with four standard precut white mattes.

The following dimensions represent the maximum image area for prints. These sizes fit precisely within our precut mattes, with a 0.5-inch border around the edges to prevent cropping by the matte:

11” x 11”
10” x 15”
11.8” x 15”
8” x 15”

Images must fit within these dimensions. If an image exceeds the maximum size, portions of the image will be cropped by the matte.
We never crop submitted digital files. Instead, we scale the final high-resolution images for the best presentation.
Selected photographers will receive detailed instructions on shipping their print or submitting a high-resolution digital file for Praxis to print.

Sales & Archive

Artists may offer their exhibition prints for sale. Praxis Gallery will notify artists of any purchase inquiries.
Praxis takes a 50% commission on all sales.
Selected works will be archived in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Art Center’s online gallery.

Copyright & Usage Rights

Artists retain all copyrights to their images.
By submitting, artists grant Praxis Gallery a non-exclusive right to use their images for:
- Exhibition display
- Promotion of the artist and related programs
- Online exhibition archives
- Social media and website features

The artist's name will always be credited wherever their work is displayed.

For any additional questions, please contact info@praxisgallery.com.

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© Rick Erickson

International Juried Photography Exhibition

ANIMAL LIFE

Submission Deadline: April 19, 11:59 PM
Exhibition Dates: May 23 – June 13, 2026

From companion animals and farm creatures to insects, birds, sea life, and wildlife in their natural habitats, Animal Life invites photographic work that honors the complexity, beauty, and individuality of animals across species and environments.

Artists are encouraged to approach their subjects with curiosity, empathy, and imagination. Whether through quiet observation, environmental portraiture, documentary approaches, or experimental interpretations, the exhibition welcomes diverse perspectives that explore the many ways humans encounter and represent the living world around us.

Across species and settings, these photographs invite viewers to look more closely and consider the shared environments and relationships that shape life on this planet. All lens-based work is welcome. Curated by Praxis Directors.

© Ken Trevor

International Juried Photography Exhibition

ANIMAL LIFE

Submission Deadline: April 19, 11:59PM CT
Exhibition dates: May 23 – June 13, 2026
Notification: April 23, 2026. 4PM CT

From pets and farm animals to insects, birds, sea life, and wildlife, we invite images that reveal the presence and character of animals.

FREE ENTRY FOR NEW MEMBERS

From companion animals and farm creatures to insects, birds, sea life, and wildlife in their natural habitats, Animal Life invites photographic work that honors the complexity, beauty, and individuality of animals across species and environments.

Artists are encouraged to approach their subjects with curiosity, empathy, and imagination. Whether through quiet observation, environmental portraiture, documentary approaches, or experimental interpretations, the exhibition welcomes diverse perspectives that explore the many ways humans encounter and represent the living world around us.

Across species and settings, these photographs invite viewers to look more closely and consider the shared environments and relationships that shape life on this planet. All lens-based work is welcome. Juried by Praxis Directors

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to 38 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection 12 days after the deadline. The acceptance notification email will include instructions for shipping artwork or submitting high-resolution digital files for printing. Accepted photographs will also be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time.

All entrants must be 18 years or older.
Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

Directors’ Choice – Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Five Honorable Mentions – Recognized and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.

Submission Fees

$35 for up to five images.
$5 for each additional image (up to ten images total per open call).
Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

New Praxis Members receive one 10 free image entry. Learn more about membership benefits at: Praxis Memberships.

For artists experiencing financial hardship, Praxis offers a limited number of free submissions. Contact info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Image Submission Formatting

All submissions must be digital files submitted through our online submission form.

File Format – JPEG (.jpg)
File Size – 8MB or smaller
File Naming – Use the format: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName
- Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg

For digital formatting questions, contact info@praxisgallery.com.

Exhibit Artwork Submission & Printing for Selected Artists

Selected artists have two options for submitting exhibition prints:

Option 1: Submit Original Prints

Praxis accepts original prints that fit one of our four precut matte sizes.
No framed artwork will be accepted.
Praxis will mat and frame the prints for exhibition.
Prints must be shipped with return postage and packaging and labeled with:
- Artist's name
- Exhibition title

Option 2: Praxis Printing Service

For convenience, Praxis can print exhibition images for a $37 fee (includes printing, matting, framing, and installation).

High-resolution files must be uploaded to our secure Dropbox.
Praxis print technicians have 50+ years of fine art printing experience.
Images will be printed on a Canon Pro-4600 using Epson Premium Luster Fine Art Photo Paper.
Praxis provides frames for all exhibitions.

Exhibition Frame & Print Size

Praxis features museum-quality 22x22-inch black frames with four standard precut white mattes.

The following dimensions represent the maximum image area for prints. These sizes fit precisely within our precut mattes, with a 0.5-inch border around the edges to prevent cropping by the matte:

11” x 11”
10” x 15”
11.8” x 15”
8” x 15”

Images must fit within these dimensions. If an image exceeds the maximum size, portions of the image will be cropped by the matte.
We never crop submitted digital files. Instead, we scale the final high-resolution images for the best presentation.
Selected photographers will receive detailed instructions on shipping their print or submitting a high-resolution digital file for Praxis to print.

Sales & Archive

Artists may offer their exhibition prints for sale. Praxis Gallery will notify artists of any purchase inquiries.
Praxis takes a 50% commission on all sales.
Selected works will be archived in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Art Center’s online gallery.

Copyright & Usage Rights

Artists retain all copyrights to their images.
By submitting, artists grant Praxis Gallery a non-exclusive right to use their images for:
- Exhibition display
- Promotion of the artist and related programs
- Online exhibition archives
- Social media and website features

The artist's name will always be credited wherever their work is displayed.

For any additional questions, please contact info@praxisgallery.com.

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PLEASE VISIT OUR PARTNERS

CYANOTYPES | ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES | ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Create stunning blueprints with this historic photographic process!

After this workshop, you will have the knowledge and hands-on experience to create your own cyanotypes using Praxis Photo Arts Center’s alternative process facility.

Join us for a one-day hands-on workshop exploring the art of cyanotype printing! This alternative photographic process allows you to create striking blue-toned images by printing your negatives or designing silhouette collages on various paper types and fabric. Cyanotypes can be developed on nearly any two-dimensional surface using UV light, unlocking endless creative possibilities.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain experience in:

Coating and drying techniques on different paper surfaces.
Preparing and treating materials, including paper and fabric.
Printing cyanotype images on prepared substrates.
Exploring finishing options to enhance the final prints.

Class Details

No prior experience required. This workshop is open to all skill levels.
Class size: Minimum 4, maximum 6 participants.
Materials provided: A selection of paper and fabric, cyanotype chemistry, and all necessary equipment.
Printing options:
- Students may submit one digital image in advance, and Praxis will create a digital negative for printing.
- Students can use objects provided by Praxis for silhouette contact prints.
- Participants are also encouraged to bring materials of personal interest for their prints, such as feathers, flowers, leaves, cut-out shapes, or other flat objects that can be pressed under glass.
- Porous materials like fabric and paper work best; glass, metal, and ceramics are not recommended for this introductory class.

Schedule & Registration

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $155.00 (includes a $30 materials fee)
- Artist Members receive 10% off with their member discount code.
- A light lunch is provided; students with dietary restrictions should bring their own.

Disability Access & Tuition Support

Praxis offers reduced or waived tuition for individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits. Disability-related access accommodations are addressed through established organizational practices. For questions or to request access or tuition support, please contact Ross at info@praxisphotocenter.org.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Full payment is required at registration.
If the class is full, you may join the waitlist for the next session.
Withdrawals must be made at least two weeks in advance for a full transfer or a 50% refund.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks before class, but transfers may be made up to one week prior.
No refunds for no-shows.

For full Praxis registration, cancellation, refund, and liability policies, click HERE.

For questions or to register, contact info@praxisgallery.com

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ANNUAL PRAXIS
MEMBER SHOWCASE

2025 ARTIST MEMBERS

Opening Night Reception: February 15, 2025 — 6–8PM
Exhibition Dates: February 15 – March 8, 2025
Location: The Lab Gallery (Salon-Style Installation)

We are pleased to present the 2025 Annual Artist Member Showcase.

Each active Artist Member is invited to exhibit one photograph of their choice. This exhibition is installed salon-style by our gallerist, Jonathon Pavlica, creating a broad, collective view of the work produced by our member community.

Participation is free for all 2025 Artist Members. All 2025 Artist Members will receive an email invitation with a registration link and instructions for submitting their work.

Artist Members are central to Praxis Gallery & Photo Arts Center’s nonprofit programming, and we look forward to celebrating their work on opening night.

International Juried Photography Exhibition

WATER ~ SKY

Submission Deadline: June 21, 11:59PM CT
Exhibition dates: July 18 - Aug 8, 2026
Notification: July 26, 2026. 4PM CT

Water and sky have long formed the visual and symbolic foundation of landscape photography. They remain spaces of atmosphere, reflection, movement, and transition. Water reflects the sky while recording weather, light, and motion; clouds dissolve, gather, and obscure the horizon.

From sea to river, ocean to puddle, these elemental forms shift through color, texture, scale, and changing conditions. Water & Sky invites photographic work that explores the relationship between surface and depth, presence and distance, observation and sensation through the evolving language of landscape photography.

International Juried Photography Exhibition

MOTION > BLUR

Submission Deadline: July 19, 11:59PM CT
Notification: July 24, 2026. 4PM CT
Exhibition dates: Aug 22 - Sept 12, 2026

Motion Blur in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time, yet what it captures is movement—streaking, bending, or distortion of light and form in the frame. Blur can convey velocity, gesture, or emotional tone. It can introduce dream-like or surreal qualities by invoking the transitory nature of time passing.

Meteors streak across the sky. Figures pass through a space and dissolve. An artist draws with light. These moments reveal motion not as interruption, but as presence—an imprint of time unfolding within the still image. Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that explores the visual and conceptual potential of motion and blur.

© Kevin Bjorke

International Juried Photography Exhibition

MOTION > BLUR

Submission Deadline: July 19, 11:59PM CT
Notification: July 24, 2026. 4PM CT
Exhibition dates: Aug 22 - Sept 12, 2026

Motion Blur in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time, yet what it captures is movement—streaking, bending, or distortion of light and form in the frame. Blur can convey velocity, gesture, or emotional tone. It can introduce dream-like or surreal qualities by invoking the transitory nature of time passing.

Meteors streak across the sky. Figures pass through a space and dissolve. An artist draws with light. These moments reveal motion not as interruption, but as presence—an imprint of time unfolding within the still image. Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that explores the visual and conceptual potential of motion and blur.

Motion Blur in photography creates a paradox: the image is a frozen moment in time, yet what it captures is movement—streaking, bending, or distortion of light and form in the frame. Blur can convey velocity, gesture, or emotional tone. It can introduce dream-like or surreal qualities by invoking the transitory nature of time passing.

Meteors streak across the sky. Figures pass through a space and dissolve. An artist draws with light. These moments reveal motion not as interruption, but as presence—an imprint of time unfolding within the still image. Praxis Gallery presents photographic art that explores the visual and conceptual potential of motion and blur.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Acceptance

Up to 38 images will be selected by the juror for exhibition at Praxis Gallery. Photographers will be notified of their selection 12 days after the deadline. The acceptance notification email will include instructions for shipping artwork or submitting high-resolution digital files for printing. Accepted photographs will also be posted on the Praxis website exhibition page at that time.

All entrants must be 18 years or older.
Submitted images must not have been exhibited at Praxis Gallery within the past year.

Awards

The following awards will be presented:

Directors’ Choice – Free entry into two future juried calls for entry of their choice.
Five Honorable Mentions – Recognized and featured in the exhibition, the printed show catalog, and the online exhibit gallery.

Submission Fees

$35 for up to five images.
$5 for each additional image (up to ten images total per open call).
Payment is accepted by credit/debit card through our secure online submission site.
Entry fees are non-refundable.

Praxis Members receive 10 images for the price of 5. Learn more about membership benefits at: Praxis Memberships.

For artists experiencing financial hardship, Praxis offers a limited number of free submissions. Contact info@praxisgallery.com for more information.

Image Submission Formatting

All submissions must be digital files submitted through our online submission form.

File Format – JPEG (.jpg)
Image Size – 72 ppi, with the longest side no more than 1920 pixels
File Size – 8MB or smaller
File Naming – Use the format: ImageTitle_by_FirstName_LastName
- Example: MyPhoto_by_Amy_Johnson.jpg

For digital formatting questions, contact info@praxisgallery.com.

Exhibit Artwork Submission & Printing for Selected Artists

Selected artists have two options for submitting exhibition prints:

Option 1: Submit Original Prints

Praxis accepts original prints that fit one of our four precut matte sizes.
No framed artwork will be accepted.
Praxis will mat and frame the prints for exhibition.
Prints must be shipped with return postage and packaging and labeled with:
- Artist's name
- Exhibition title

Option 2: Praxis Printing Service

For convenience, Praxis can print exhibition images for a $37 fee (includes printing, matting, framing, and installation).

High-resolution files must be uploaded to our secure Dropbox.
Praxis print technicians have 50+ years of fine art printing experience.
Images will be printed on a Canon Pro-4000 using Epson Premium Luster Fine Art Photo Paper.
Praxis provides frames for all exhibitions.

Exhibition Frame & Print Size

Praxis features museum-quality 22x22-inch black frames with four standard precut white mattes.

The following dimensions represent the maximum image area for prints. These sizes fit precisely within our precut mattes, with a 0.5-inch border around the edges to prevent cropping by the matte:

11” x 11”
10” x 15”
11.8” x 15”
8” x 15”

Images must fit within these dimensions. If an image exceeds the maximum size, portions of the image will be cropped by the matte.
We never crop submitted digital files. Instead, we scale the final high-resolution images for the best presentation.
Selected photographers will receive detailed instructions on shipping their print or submitting a high-resolution digital file for Praxis to print.

Sales & Archive

Artists may offer their exhibition prints for sale. Praxis Gallery will notify artists of any purchase inquiries.
Praxis takes a 50% commission on all sales.
Selected works will be archived in the Praxis Gallery & Photographic Art Center’s online gallery.

Copyright & Usage Rights

Artists retain all copyrights to their images.
By submitting, artists grant Praxis Gallery a non-exclusive right to use their images for:
- Exhibition display
- Promotion of the artist and related programs
- Online exhibition archives
- Social media and website features

The artist's name will always be credited wherever their work is displayed.

For any additional questions, please contact info@praxisgallery.com.