The Abstract Vision

The SE Center for Photography is looking for non-representational imagery, though it can be from found objects in nature, man made or figurative works. We're seeking images that do not attempt to represent external reality, but seek to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and texture. Black-and-white or color, analog, digital or antique processes, photographers of all skill levels and locations are welcome.

Entering Your Images  

You can enter your images online at www.SmarterEntry.com. For best results, make sure your image is 1200 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Please name your files: Abs.Last Name.First Initial.Image#.jpg (Examples: Abs.Smith.J.Image1.jpg, Abs.Jones.R.Image3.jpg). If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please contact info@sec4p.com or call 864.214.6114.

Eligibility 

All photographers may enter where legal to do so. Please do not submit images previously selected by the SE Center for exhibition within 2 years.

Fees 

$35 for up to 5 Images, $6 for each additional image up to 15. 

Members, $28 for up to 5 Images, $5 for each additional image up to 15.

No refunds for images not selected for inclusion.

Juror

Our juror for Abstract is Catherine Fairchild. Catherine Fairchild is a fine art photographer in Houston, Texas. She originally studied photography with David Alan Harvey and Raul Touzon under the auspicesof Santa Fe Workshops. She later did a four-year mentorship with Arthur Meyerson, and her works began to appear in major galleries worldwide. Despite her success as a street photographer, Catherine wanted to find a subject that would depend more on her imagination and inner vision. Her goal was to portray familiar objects as they had never been seen before. For inspiration, she began looking not only to great photographers but also to modern painters. Instead of going out searching for photo subjects, she challenged herself to successfully photograph whatever lay within arm’s reach. This led her to discover the aesthetic properties of sticky notes, which had previously been overlooked as a subject for fine art photography. Catherine’s favorite subject continues to be paper in all its forms. Her work is represented by Davis Cohen Art, which places her photographs in major public venues throughout the Houston area. You are invited to visit her website at https://catherinefairchild.com.

Exhibition Details 

35-40 selected images will hang in the SE Center’s virtual gallery space for approximately one month. In addition, selected images are featured in the SE Center social media accounts (FB, IG, Twitter) and an archived, online slide show. A video walkthrough of each exhibition is also featured and archived.

Sales & Copyright

The SE Center encourages sales during exhibitions and receives 0% commission on work sold. The artist receives 100% of the sale price. If a print is sold it will be ordered from the photographer at the time of sale. 

Artist retains all copyrights to their own images. Artists whose work is chosen for exhibition inclusion grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use images for promoting the exhibition, artist, or SE Center and its programs, and current and past exhibitions. Images may be placed on social media for promotion and features. Artists grant usage as stated without further compensation.

Calendar          

Submissions Open 5/15/26

Submissions Close 7/15/26

Selections Announced 7/30/26

Exhibition Opens 8/15/26

Thank you for entering the call and good luck!