Awards / Prizes

Captured Light Photography Exhibit & Competition

Deadline: 09/24/2025

The Hamilton County Artist Association (HCAA) and its title sponsor, Temperature Service, proudly present the annual Captured Light Photography Exhibit & Competition at the Birdie Gallery located at 195 S. 5th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060. The Captured Light Photography Exhibit and Competition is open to all photographers in Hamilton County and all contiguous counties. If you wish to be included for the 2025 show, please complete the application no later than September 24, 2025.

Photographer Michael Jack will be jurying this year’s show and will select the Best of Show, Best Monochrome, Best Color, Best Film, and Best Creative/Altered. The winners will receive a cash prize. We will also have a People’s Choice award that will be based upon the work that receives the most individual votes in the month of October. One vote per person per visit to the HCAA Gallery during gallery hours. Invite your friends to join you at the reception and to stop by and check out the show during Saturday gallery hours (10am-1pm).

Entry fees are $10/image or $25 for three images, payable to the Hamilton County Artists’ Association. Entry fee is waived for all HCAA juried members.

Please see artist application for important dates, rules, & requirements.

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