Call for Submissions: Juried Photography Exhibition 2026, Museum of Dufferin

Call for Entry
Juried Photography Exhibition – Museum of Dufferin

Call for Entry Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026, 12pm ET

Overview

The Museum of Dufferin invites photography submissions, representing the theme of “Home & Heritage” for an upcoming exhibition in the Silo Gallery. The MoD invites photographers to explore what “home” means across cultures (food, tradition, community, family/friends and space). This exhibition is open to residents of Canada.

Photograph(s) submitted must relate to the theme of “Home & Heritage” and fall within at least one of the categories:

Photographs taken of/in Dufferin County
Photographs taken of/in Canada
Culture and Community
Food
People & Selfies
Traditions and Celebrations

The exhibition will feature 25-30 photographs. The Museum of Dufferin covers the cost of printing and framing. There is no entry fee for this exhibition. All photographs must be submitted digitally at the resolution and size specified by the Museum of Dufferin, with no watermarks.

The photographs will be juried by a panel of peer assessors with Museum of Dufferin staff acting as administrators.

Photographers at any skill or career level are encouraged to apply. Awards for college/university students and primary/secondary students are available.

The Museum of Dufferin located in Mulmur, ON

Important Dates

Call for Submission Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12pm ET
Acceptance/Decline Notification: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Photography Exhibition Opening and Award Presentation: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Exhibition Ends: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Jurying & Awards

The photographs will be juried by a panel of peer assessors with Museum of Dufferin staff acting as administrators.

Awards will be presented during the opening reception of the exhibition on Saturday, May 30, 2026:

Best in Show Award – $350
Juror’s Choice Award – $250
Emerging Photographer Award – $125
Student Photographer Award – $75

Images (left to right) The MoD interior features historic buildings and rotating exhibitions with a focus on local history and culture. The Juried Photography Exhibition will be featured in the Silo Gallery, a unique circular space with large, bright windows overlooking the countryside.

How to Enter

Photographers must read the terms and conditions and submit an application form via: www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall
Photographers may submit up to 2 photographs for consideration.
JPG images must be sized between 300 and 500 DPI and labeled as follows: Artist’s Last Name_Artwork Title_Today’s Date.jpg
◦ i.e. Robinson_ Pastoral Grace_March 10 2026
Files/photographs must be sized to 12″ x 16″. This is to ensure the photograph is printed at the correct size and will fit in the frames we provide.
Photographers may only submit original works they have the rights to.
Photographers may only submit photographs of subjects/models who have signed a photo release. You may be asked to provide the subject/model photo release as a condition of acceptance.
Photographers must complete the entry form and submit their photographs to the Dropbox link provided.
All entries must be submitted in digital .jpg format

You can find the full submission information, application and the exhibition terms and conditions here: www.dufferinmuseum.com/photocall

Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026, 12pm ET

For additional information or questions, please contact:
Sarah Robinson (Curator) – Available Tuesday to Saturday
srobinson@dufferinmuseum.com
519-941-1114 ex 4019