
ON THE SHELF 2026
Filter Photo
1821 W Hubbard St UNIT 207, Chicago, IL 60622
Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat by appointment
Admission
Free Admission
Submission fee is $25.00 for artists to enter the call; admission to the exhibition is free
About
In conjunction with the 2026 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is pleased to announce, _On the Shelf_, an open call for a photo book exhibition, juried by Nick Larsen of Radius Books. With an open theme, _On the Shelf_ seeks well-conceived, original, and compelling photo books. Eligible entries include all types of photo books, whether self-published, handmade, or commercially published. Books by or featuring the work of more than one artist are also eligible. Books must have been completed within the last three years. A Juror's Choice and Honorable Mention will be awarded. The Juror's Choice Award comes with a $500 cash prize. The cost to submit to On the Shelf is $25.00 for a single photo book project. Please note: artists will be responsible for the cost of shipping books to and from Filter Space gallery if accepted into the exhibition.