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The 16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110 opens a Seattle gallery opportunity to artists worldwide. Applications are open through October 31, 2026, and selected works will be exhibited at Gallery 110 from February 4–27, 2027. The juried exhibition also carries $2,000 in total cash awards, including a $1,000 First Place prize.
For photographers, the key detail is that the call accepts photography as limited edition fine art prints. There is no prescribed theme, giving entrants considerable freedom in subject and approach, while the final work must be professionally prepared for physical display. The basic fee is $40 for up to three works, with additional submissions costing $10 each up to a maximum of ten. A 20% Early Bird discount is available through August 31, 2026. Photographers checking current photo contest deadlines should also factor in the cost of framing and shipping if selected.
Gallery 110 is a nonprofit gallery in Seattle’s Pioneer Square Creative District, and the International Juried Show at Gallery 110 coincides with the neighborhood’s First Thursday Art Walk. Finalists receive a physical gallery exhibition, with awards selected by curator and museum director Ryan Hardesty.
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16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110 Prizes
The exhibition combines four cash awards with physical presentation at Gallery 110. All finalists have their selected work displayed in Seattle during February 2027.
- First Place: $1,000 cash award.
- Second Place: $500 cash award.
- Third Place: $300 cash award.
- People’s Choice Award: $200 cash award.
- Selected Finalists: Exhibition at Gallery 110 from February 4–27, 2027, including participation in Seattle’s First Thursday Art Walk and the exhibition reception.
The total cash award pool is $2,000. Exhibition-related shipping and framing costs remain the responsibility of the selected artist.
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Categories or Themes
The 16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110 is an open theme call without separate subject categories. Gallery 110 accepts original work across a range of two and three dimensional media.
For photographers, eligible work is specifically listed under limited edition fine art prints, alongside printmaking processes such as intaglio, relief, serigraphy, monoprints and archival pigment printing. The call therefore fits photographers presenting finished fine art photography intended for gallery display rather than purely digital competition entries.
Dates and Entry Fees
Applications opened in July 2026, with selection taking place after the October deadline and the physical exhibition scheduled for February 2027.
| Applications open: | July 21, 2026 |
| Early Bird discount ends: | August 31, 2026 |
| Submission deadline: | October 31, 2026 |
| Final notifications: | December 16, 2026 |
| Selected artist documents due: | December 23, 2026 |
| Artwork delivery period: | January 20–31, 2027 |
| First Thursday Art Walk: | February 4, 2027 |
| Artist Reception and Juror’s Awards: | February 5, 2027 |
| Exhibition closes: | February 27, 2027 |
Entry Fees:
- $40 for up to 3 works.
- $10 for each additional work, up to 10 submissions total.
- 20% off the application fee through August 31, 2026 using the code EARLYBIRD20.
How to Enter
Applications are submitted through Artwork Archive. Entrants must provide an artist statement of no more than 300 words, an artist bio of no more than 300 words and an artist CV. Submission images must be JPEG or PNG files under 5 MB and measure at least 1,200 pixels on the longest side.
Artists selected for the exhibition must provide high-resolution files and complete the gallery’s loan agreement. Physical works must arrive ready for display, with photography and other framed work meeting professional archival presentation standards. Artists are responsible for delivery and return shipping costs and must provide a prepaid return label for shipped work.
About the Jury
The juror for the 16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110 is Ryan Hardesty, Executive Director of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Washington State University. He has held that position since 2014 and previously spent twelve years at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane, contributing to the development of more than 80 exhibitions.
His earlier experience includes roles at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University. Hardesty holds fine art degrees from the University of Washington and Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
Why Enter the 16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110?
For photographers comparing all photo competitions, this call stands apart because the outcome is grounded in the traditional gallery system. Selected photographs must exist as finished physical works, are installed alongside other contemporary media and become part of a month-long juried exhibition in Seattle’s Pioneer Square rather than simply appearing in an online winners gallery.
The trade-off is equally important. Selection creates additional responsibilities: artists pay their own framing and transportation costs, and all exhibited works must be offered for sale. Gallery 110 takes a 50% commission on sales. That makes the opportunity most relevant to photographers who already work with limited editions, understand print pricing and are prepared to ship exhibition-ready work to Seattle. In return, the exhibition combines cash awards, professional gallery presentation and review by a museum curator with substantial contemporary art experience.
Rules and Copyright
We reviewed the official rules of the 16th International Juried Show at Gallery 110 to summarize the key participation requirements, copyright terms and image usage conditions. Before entering, we recommend checking the complete rules published by the organizer.
Rules
The call is open internationally to artists aged 18 and older. Submitted work must be original and created by the applicant. Photography is accepted as limited edition fine art prints. Works may not exceed six feet in height or weigh more than 50 pounds.
Selected works must arrive professionally prepared and ready to display. Gallery 110 retains final control over exhibition installation and may reject work that differs from what was selected, is not gallery-ready or was inaccurately represented during the application process.
Artists pay delivery and return shipping. Gallery 110 insures artwork while it is in the gallery up to $5,000 per item; artists with higher-value works must arrange additional coverage themselves. All exhibited works must be offered for sale, and Gallery 110 deducts a 50% commission from sales.
Copyright and Image Usage
Artists retain their rights to the exhibited work. Through the exhibition loan agreement, selected artists give Gallery 110 permission to photograph their work and use reproductions for advertising, publicity and educational purposes related to the exhibition in electronic and print media.
The published terms state that the artist reserves all other rights and that other permanent publication requires the artist’s permission. No duration for the exhibition-related promotional permission is specified.
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For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
