SUBMISSIONS FOR BINGO 2026:
A free open call “give two, get one” exhibition and print swap model
at Candela Photographic Arts.
Candela Photographic Arts is delighted to introduce our pilot BINGO open call exhibition, featuring 15 small photographic works which will be on view from October 2 – October 24, and will culminate in Bingo Day: a closing day bingo fundraiser during which each work on view will go to a new home with a photo lover!
Juried artists will send two editions of their unframed print to Candela: one, a donated* print, will be framed in a standard frame and be available to win for our first Bingo Day. The other unframed print will be lovingly shipped to another participating artist in the Bingo show through a randomized print swap.
*Prints on view will be treated as an “in kind” donation to Candela Photographic Arts.
Candela will provide a small, standard sized frame (and mat if needed) for prints on view in the Bingo exhibition. The framed works will go home with lucky winners on the exhibition’s closing Bingo Day.
ABOUT THE SUBMISSION
Submission opens: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Submission closes: Friday, August 28, 2026
Accepted works announced: Thursday, September 3, 2026
THERE IS NO FEE TO SUBMIT TO THE 2026 BINGO SHOW.
We encourage you to submit up to three photographic prints for consideration. There is no theme for the exhibition other than the use of photography.
Requirements:
Each submitted print must have at least two available editions for consideration (variant editions are accepted).
One print will be contributed to our small print bingo fundraising event*
One print will be entered into the Bingo Artist Print Swap.
Each submitted print must be no larger than 12 inches on its longest side
Each artist will be responsible for shipping their two prints to Candela by September 22, 2026. Candela will cover the cost of delivering all print swap prints to participating artists.
*Prints on view will be treated as an “in kind” donation to Candela Photographic Arts.
Artists are welcome to share print editions from side quests, one-off projects, proofs, or works-in-progress in addition to current bodies of work. We are honored to include any works you consider contributing to help with this inaugural fundraising and print swap model.
Submissions should include:
1-3 jpegs for consideration
Artist name and contact information
Artwork title, year, medium, and dimensions
Artwork edition information
A short artist statement or bio relevant to submitted work
EXHIBITION DATES
Print Delivery Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Opens: Friday, October 2
Closing Day Bingo Event: Saturday, October 24, 2026 1-5pm