
Community Art Show
February 2026
“Eye of the Lens”
Call to Artists
Community Show: Eye of the Lens
Photo Contest for 2026
When: January 28- February 28
Where: Art by the Sea Gallery
145 Fillmore Street SE, Bandon, OR 97411

Judge: Candace Kreitlow

Accepted Works: Photographic works, excluding video. No specific theme.
Each piece must be wired and ready to hang on the wall (please - no saw-tooth if possible). No submission is to exceed 26 inches, outside dimension in any direction
Art Delivery: Sunday or Monday, January 25 and 26, between the hours of 10:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Deliver 1-3 pieces of art, together with completed entry form and appropriate fees to Art by the Sea Gallery & Studio, 145 Fillmore Street SE, Bandon, OR 97411. (If you cannot deliver during these hours please contact the gallery to arrange a different time.)
Also, please attach a copy of your biography (if available), which will be included in the Photography Show binder.
Entry Fees:
First entry - $10.
Second and Third entries - $5 each.
All art must be for sale and priced.
Please note that the Gallery will charge a 25% commission fee on work sold so please price your work accordingly.
Awards: Judge —Candace Kreitlow—Candace is a local musician, photographer, weaver and woodworker with an eye for capturing the natural beauty of Southwest Oregon
Prizes will be $50 first place, $25 second place, $15 third place, plus Honorable Mention ribbons. A People’s Choice Award will be decided by public ballot, the winner to receive a one month exhibition as Featured Artist at Art by the Sea Gallery and Studio during 2026.
Artist Open House: Saturday, January 31st 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. We hope you will come to the reception. It’s always more fun when the participants are present. The judge will be commenting on the strong points of the works and about photography in general.
Artwork Pick Up: Sunday & Monday, March 1 & 2, 2025 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
