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Exposure: Montgomery, the area’s longest-running amateur photo competition EXHIBIT & AWARDS

April 26 @ April 26

Exposure: Montgomery, the area’s longest-running amateur photo competition and awards presentation – now in its 38th year – takes place on Sunday, April 26, 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m (awards presentation at 2:30 p.m.) in Montgomery. Note: Time above is incorrect. The event is presented by the Montgomery Arts Commission and is open to beginners and serious amateurs alike.  

Get your photos ready! 

Photographers may submit up to three photos from March 9 – April 17, 2026 

Entry Form is attached (2 pages) 

2026 Judges are:

  • Allie Blankenship, Cincinnati Art Museum
  • Arabeth Balasko, Cincinnati Museum Center
  • H. Michael Sanders, Professor Emeritus, University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash 

The judges look for photos that capture technical brilliance, originality, or a unique point of view and are chosen from both adult and student (high school or below) categories. 

Up to 10 winners in the student category and up to 10 winners in the adult category are awarded $100 each.

In addition to the exhibit and awards presentation on Sunday, April 26, the public is invited to a preview reception on Saturday, April 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. 

The Montgomery Arts Commission is a group of citizen volunteers who support and foster an appreciation of the visual and performing arts by producing community-wide arts events offered year-round for all ages, most of which are free.

Please join us! We would love to see your works of art! 

Please pass this along to others who may be interested – students, teachers, friends, colleagues, club members etc.

Have a great day! 

The Montgomery Arts Commission, Julie Machon, Staff Liaison 

Free