Welcome to the 2026  BMFA Juried Photo Show,  this year is the 34th year that this show is running.  We are excited this year to entertain submissions in 2 photography categories.  Our Heritage Properties and Landmarks category is back for a 3rd year, we also have our traditional Open category that has been part of the show for over 30 years.

Submissions are open between  June 1, 2026 and July 18, 2026.  A maximum of 3 entries are permitted for the show across both the Heritage and Open categories.  Adults and Students living in Ontario can submit entries to the show.  The cost per entry is $ 25.00,  if you are a BMFA Member please use promo code “Member” and your entry price will be discounted to $ 15.00 per submission that is a 40% discount.  Students please use promo code “Student”, and your entry fees will be discounted to $ 0.00 (Free).

Students, are encouraged to enter photos taken on their phones.  No expensive photo equipment is necessary to participate in this show.  Students that have been accepted into the Gallery Show must print their photo.  Students will receive a 20% discount on printing from Gabriele Photography  located at 133 Hurontario St in Collingwood, by presenting their acceptance email to the Gallery Show.

Photos will be accepted into a Gallery Show based on Juror scores.  The Gallery show will be held at 65 Simcoe St. and there will also be an online Gallery Show.

Show Timeline;

  • June 1- July 18 – Online digital entries will be accepted
  • July 19 – July 29 – Judging by our Jurors
  • August 1st – All photographers will be advised whether their images are accepted into the show or not
  • August 2nd to August 27th – Photographers accepted to the show prepare their photos for hanging
  • August 28 and 29 – Intake of framed entries – times to be announced later
  • September 1 – Juror Comments available to photographers
  • September 2 – Show Opens
  • September 13 – Reception and Critique 1 – 3pm  at 65 Simcoe St.
  • September 2 – November 1 – Online and Gallery Show 

Jurors for 2026;

Peter Dusek and Catherine Davey 

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors:  

We are immensely grateful to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible: 

  • Annette Snowdon & Douglas Bean 
  • Sensor Technology & Prasad Foundation
  • Gabriele Photography
To Register for the show please click the following link:  https://2026bmfajuriedphotoshow.artcall.org/