Griffin Museum ULTRASOUND 2026: Music-Inspired Photography Open Call Ends October 25
What does music look like in a photograph?
The Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, Massachusetts, is seeking photographs for its online exhibition ULTRASOUND. The theme asks artists to reveal the visible consequences of music: collective movement, the mood of an intimate listening space, concert or dance-floor energy, or quieter traces of sound in daily life. Executive director Crista Dix is the juror. Submissions are due October 25, 2026, with online exhibition dates November 15–December 15. The deadline is extremely close, and the actual entry portal must be checked before preparing a long photographic project.
A visual-arts call linked to music
Unlike contests that merely want a portrait of a performer, ULTRASOUND centres the translation of sound into felt visual experience. Work may interpret the theme literally or conceptually, but a clear relationship between the image and how music affects a place or person is central. Photographers should prepare a concise statement explaining this relationship and make sure all identifiable people have suitable image rights, particularly for scenes shot at private music venues or rehearsals.
Submission fee and awards are not assumed
The museum's public call summary gives dates and the judging theme but does not establish one universal entry fee or unconditional cash award. The linked official submission form should be treated as authoritative for current per-image fees, file sizes, eligibility and any available waiver. Selection would provide exhibition and recognition, not an automatic salaried commission.
Why the museum is relevant
The Griffin Museum has a longstanding photography-focused exhibition, education and archival programme, including numerous annual juried calls. Its website names the director, jurors and previous online exhibition themes, offering a way to assess the professional context. Applicants should avoid confusing this still-open ULTRASOUND call with other 2026 Griffin shows that closed in spring.
Official rules and organiser application
Information verified on 23 October 2026. Before applying, confirm current deadline and time zone, entry and participation costs, instrument or media rules, work eligibility, copyright and funding directly in the official organiser documents.