CATEGORY: Call For Artists
UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 - Sun, Jan 31, 2027
Compensation (Budget, Stipend, etc):
Participation is unpaid. Selling artwork is optional. Sold works are subject to a 25% total commission.
Lakewood residents are invited to submit wildlife photography for an exhibition celebrating the city’s local animals and natural environments. Open to photographers of all ages and skill levels, the exhibition welcomes images of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects captured in Lakewood. Up to four photographs may be submitted for consideration.
Timeline:
- Submission deadline: January 31, 2027, at midnight
- Artist notification: Week of February 1, 2027
- Artwork drop-off: February 20, 2027, 10–11:30 a.m.
- Exhibition dates: February 27–March 27, 2027
- Artwork pick-up: March 27, 2027, 10–11:30 a.m.
Eligibility:
Open to Lakewood, Colorado, residents of all ages and photography experience levels. Photographs must have been taken in Lakewood on or after January 1, 2025. Participants under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign a release form at drop-off.
Submission Guidelines:
- Submit up to four photographs through the online submission form.
- Images must be JPG files no larger than 10 MB each.
- Selected works must be delivered as physical prints matching the digital submissions.
- Prints must be ready to hang, with frames no wider than 30 inches and appropriate hanging hardware. Works without proper hardware will not be accepted at drop-off.
- Include your name and photo title on the back of each framed piece.
How to Apply: Complete the online submission form by January 31, 2027. For alternate artwork drop-off or pick-up arrangements, email WildlifeOfLakewood@gmail.com.