Annual Visitors’ Photography Exhibition Information

Show us Jenkins through your eyes by entering our Visitors’ Photography Exhibition. This show is a celebration of the relationship between the gardens and the people who enjoy them. Each visitor has a unique experience in the gardens and relationship with Jenkins.

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, preferably within the past few years.
  • 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 – Macro and Landscape.

To Enter

  • All photography must be submitted in person at Jenkins on Monday, January 6 between 9 AM and 7 PM or Tuesday, January 7 between 9 AM and 5 PM. 
  • 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.
  • 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 NFS (not for sale).
  • 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 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.