Community Photography Show
August 24 – October 16, 2026
The 2nd annual Community Photography Show, opens this August, and we hope you will join us. Open to all.
Please see complete guidelines at the Registration Link Above.
Open to All Community Members (age 18 and up)
Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or someone who simply loves capturing moments on your phone, this community photography show is for you. All skill levels encouraged to participate. Open to all Community Members 18 and over.
Show us what you see and what interests you. We’re looking for images that reflect spirit, people, and places seen through your unique perspective. This is an opportunity for you to share your photos of Mercer Island, your travels, or whatever else has inspired you.
We encourage you to bring framed work if possible, and we will also have a “community wall” where prints produced from your submitted jpegs will be displayed all together. This is a public space so no images that are unsuitable for children please. The final decision for whether a piece is displayed will be made by the curator/display committee. Cellphone cameras produce good images so don’t stress over cameras and lenses. The remainder of the MICEC wall space will be available for larger framed photographs.
Please register by August 7th. We hope you are inspired to join our show!
When emailing your JPEGs – Please include “For Photography Show” in your subject line and include your name and title in each file name. Send to jamescarlson@mival.org
TIMELINE SUMMARY:
August 7- Sunday: Deadline for to enter
August 22 – Saturday: Photo Delivery – 10 – Noon – at Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island
Arrangements can be made to drop off at MIVAL Gallery earlier if you cannot come on August 22.
August 26 – Wednesday: Reception 5-7 pm
October 16 – Friday: Last day of show
October 17 – Saturday: Framed Prints Pick-up 10 – 11 AM (Saturday)
UPLOADING JPEGS:
JPEGs must be uploaded during online registration. There is a maximum of 4 files each no larger than 10MB. When emailing your JPEGs – Please include “For Photography Show” in your subject line and include your name and title in each file name. Send to jamescarlson@mival.org
DROP-OFF Framed work/CHECK-IN:
Framed photography to be dropped off on August 22, 10 AM – Noon –Saturday
Mercer Island Community Center
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
ART PICK-UP: All framed photography must be picked up on Saturday, October 17, from 10 to 11 AM unless prior arrangements have been made.
Thank you for participating and sharing this show info. with your friends.
Questions – Contact: Jim Carlson, jamescarlson@mival.org