Sussex County Arts &   Heritage Council

11th Annual Xpose
Regional Juried Photography Exhibition

SCAHC’s 11th Annual Xpose is NOW OPEN!

Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council invites photographers of all backgrounds to submit their work to the 11th Annual Xpose Juried Photography Exhibition! This show opens in April of 2026 and celebrates the artistic vision, technical skill, and the power of photography to capture the world in new and compelling ways!

This competition offers cash prizes, a Best in Show and then top prizes for each category (Landscape, Cityscape/Architecture, Fauna/Flora, People/Pets, Still Life, and Open). Each participating artist will only be eligible for one award. Awards will be announced during our Reception and Awards Ceremony on April 18, 2026 from 2 - 4 PM.

This Exhibition is open to all photographers 18 years of age and older. Digital submissions must be received by January 20, 2026. Submissions will be juried by our judging panel and all artists will be notified if their pieces are accepted by February 6, 2026. 

Download the Interactive Entry Form 
Download the Rules and Guidelines 

How to enter: 

1. Download and read the Rules and Guidelines. PLEASE NOTE: Some changes have been made so read this carefully.

2. Download and fill out the Interactive Entry Form. You can either complete the entry from digitally or print it out and then scan/take a picture of the completed form. 

3. Email your completed Entry Form and your Entries to entries@scahc.org following the instructions in the Rules and Guidelines. 

4. Use the PayPal Button to submit your payment for your entry. PLEASE NOTE: Entries are not considered complete until payment has been received. Entry Fees are
NON-REFUNDABLE. Submission Deadline is January 20. 

Entry Fee: 

SCAHC Members: $40
FFDP / Veterans 50% Off

Non-SCAHC Members: $45
FFDP / Veterans 50% Off 

Please pick the correct price from the drop down Menu:
Name of Artist


Key Dates:

Xpose Entry Deadline: January 20 

Xpose Acceptances emailed: February 4-6

Xpose Accepted Entries Drop Off: March 27 – 28

Xpose On View: April 2 – April 30

Xpose Opening Reception: Saturday, April 18 |  2-4 PM

Xpose Opening Reception Snow Date: April 25 |  2-4 PM

Xpose Pick Up: May 1 and 2 

CATEGORIES:

Landscape

Cityscape / Architecture

Fauna / Flora

People / Pets

Still Life

Open 

If you have questions about entering this show, we have two upcoming classes to help guide you through the process! Both of the classes below have no cost to attend, however you MUST register in advance! Click the links below to register for these classes: 

How to enter a Juried Show at SCAHC: Friday, December 12 at 1-3 PM

Presenting Your Work to Exhibit: Sunday, December 14 at 2 – 4 PM

If you have trouble resizing your images and attaching files to an email, you can download these PDF tutorials below: 

How to resize your image on a MAC.

How to resize your image on a PC.

How to attach multiple files to an email. 

Take a look at our Award Winners from last year! 

Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

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