Hill Center Galleries 2027: DC・Maryland・Virginia Artists Invited to 2D Photography and Digital Prints
Washington DC's Hill Center Galleries seeks original wall-mounted 2D art, including photo and print works, from DC, Maryland and Virginia residents. $45 entry; detailed call says November 5 while site index says November 11.
Local opportunity for photo, design and two-dimensional art
Hill Center Galleries in Washington, DC, is accepting applications for its 2027 Regional Juried Exhibition. The call is strictly limited to artists living in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia. It accepts original two-dimensional artwork in any medium, making photography, collage and suitable printed digital artworks potential options. However, the final work must be able to hang securely on the gallery's cable-and-hook system; video-screen installations and three-dimensional pieces should not be assumed eligible.
Entry fees, artwork dates and sales rule
The standard entry fee is US$45 for up to five pieces, plus US$10 for each additional work. A limited number of fee scholarships may be available on request. Artwork must have been created between 2023 and 2026, must not previously have been exhibited at Hill Center Galleries, and must be made available for sale. Artists supply a short artist statement, each piece's description and measurements inclusive of any frame.
Important discrepancy in the published deadline
The organiser's full 2027 competition notice gives a deadline of Thursday 5 November 2026, but the same organisation's galleries overview lists the open-call period as October 5 through November 11. These two dates conflict. To avoid disqualification, apply by the earlier date, November 5, and ask the Hill Center Galleries team to confirm if any extension to November 11 actually applies. Do not rely on the later date without written clarification.
Exhibition, prizes and commission
The show is scheduled for January 18 through May 1, 2027, with results around November 20. First prize is US$1,000 plus a future 2027 solo-exhibition opportunity, second prize US$750 and third prize US$500. If a piece sells, the gallery retains a 30% sales commission. Selected work must be delivered on January 10 and collected on May 2, 2027, in person; shipping and return shipping are explicitly not accepted.
About the organiser and safe application
Hill Center is a nonprofit cultural and educational organisation based at the historic Old Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. Its galleries have held regional exhibitions since 2011. The organiser identifies curator and critic Lenny Campello as juror for this edition and uses EntryThingy as its submission platform. Applicants should enter only through the link on Hill Center's own call page and carefully assess delivery, sales terms and entry costs before paying.
Official organiser and application page
Checked against the organiser's announcement on 22 October 2026. Review the latest eligibility, deadlines, fees, rights and conditions on the original source before applying.