Call for Art: First Look 2027

Panopticon Gallery is now accepting submissions for “First Look 2027”, their annual juried portfolio showcase celebrating the art of photographic storytelling. This exhibition invites photographers to present cohesive bodies of work that reflect a distinct point of view, technical excellence, and conceptual depth. Selected artists will be invited to exhibit their work at Panopticon Gallery and engage with a community of collectors, curators, and peers who champion the photographic arts.

Requirements

“First Look” is open to photographers of all experience levels. They encourage submissions from hobbyist photographers, students, emerging artists, and established professional photographers.

As long as the submitted work is photographic in origin, they welcome a wide range of artistic perspectives, approaches, and photographic practices.

You do not need to be represented by a gallery or have an established exhibition history to submit.

Application Instructions

Please submit your work by email following the submission instructions provided on the First Look submission page.

Submit the following to submission@panopticongallery.com with “First Look 2026” in the subject line:

• Up to 10 images from a cohesive body of work
• Artist/Project Statement
• A link to your website and/or social media
• How you heard about this call