About the Show
Every so often, a photograph stops you. You don't choose it — it chooses you.
You linger, you lean in, and long after you've walked away, it stays.
IMPACT is a search for those photographs.
Not the technically perfect ones, necessarily — the unforgettable ones.
The frame that holds a moment, reveals a beauty, or tells a story you can't quite shake.
We're inviting you to share yours.
You linger, you lean in, and long after you've walked away, it stays.
IMPACT is a search for those photographs.
Not the technically perfect ones, necessarily — the unforgettable ones.
The frame that holds a moment, reveals a beauty, or tells a story you can't quite shake.
We're inviting you to share yours.
Why IMPACT?
Great communities celebrate the people who help us appreciate and see the world in new ways. IMPACT exists to celebrate the photographers — their creativity, their curiosity, their dedication, their point of view, and the unique perspectives they bring to the world through their lens.
Whether this is your first exhibition or your fiftieth, we hope you'll be part of it. We look forward to celebrating you and the photographs you choose to share.
Whether this is your first exhibition or your fiftieth, we hope you'll be part of it. We look forward to celebrating you and the photographs you choose to share.
Venue
North Fork Arts Center
211 Front Street
Greenport, NY
211 Front Street
Greenport, NY
Juror of Selection
- Photographs will be reviewed through a blind jury process.
- Jurors will not see your name or any identifying information.
- Works will be evaluated solely on the merit of the image: overall impact and appeal, the ability to captivate, tell a story, capture a moment, and leave a lasting impression.
Artist Eligibility
- East End photographers of every experience level and age.
- Professionals, enthusiasts, students, and anyone who loves making pictures.
Artwork Requirements
- Up to three photographs
- Any subject, style, or genre
- Made anywhere, at any time
- For each photograph you submit, tell us — in 100 words or fewer — about this photograph.
Image Specifications
To ensure fair and consistent review by the selection committee, please submit digital images that meet the following specifications:
- sRGB color space
- Image quality setting: High
- Images may be color or black & white.
- Do not include watermarks, borders, logos, or signatures.
- Basic processing is permitted, including cropping, exposure, color correction, dodging and burning, HDR blending, focus stacking, panoramic stitching, and reasonable retouching. AI-generated or substantially AI-altered images are not eligible.
- Selected photographers may be asked to provide the original full-resolution file for verification.
Framing Requirements
Selected photographers will be asked to provide:
- A framed print (assistance will be available to those in need)
- Maximum outside frame dimensions: 24 × 36 inches
- Black or white frame
- Wire hanging system
To ensure the cohesiveness of the exhibition, we request that work be framed in simple black or white frames with neutral museum quality mats (no colors, please).
Entry Fee
No entry fee.
Delivery
Delivery information will be provided to artists selected for participation upon completion of the jury process.
Sales
- Selected artists may include a sales price for exhibited work along with information about their website, gallery representation, or online portfolio, which will be included on an adjacent card.
- QR codes may be submitted and will be included on card.
Use of Images
By entering, photographers grant a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use submitted images and accompanying narratives solely for purposes related to the Impact Photo Show exhibitions and the mission of the North Fork Arts Center — including promotion, social media, press materials, and archival documentation. Photographers retain full ownership and copyright of their work.
About the Organization
IMPACT is curated by Paul Henry and Jeremy Garretson on behalf of a group of North Fork photographers and artists, in partnership with The North Fork Arts Center, which is generously hosting the exhibition in their gallery space.
Questions
Questions about submissions, jurying, or the exhibition can be directed to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on September 8, 2026.
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Image and Filename Specifications
- File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
- Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
- Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
- Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
- File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
- File Size: There is a 30MB maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.
Additional Entry Information
- After your entry is submitted, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (August 24, 2026.)
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
Questions about this exhibition?
Contact ([email protected]) for questions about the prospectus, IPS, eligibility, artwork requirements, drop-off, pick-up, sales, etc.
Need help with ShowSubmit?
Visit our Help Center or Entry Guide for guidance on image uploads, payments, and managing your entry. If you still need help, email ShowSubmit Support ([email protected]). We respond Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm Eastern.