West End Arts District Points Call for Entries to ‘Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives’

Local photographers, take word. The West End Arts District is looking for “evocative photography that captures the unique spirit, ecology, and atmosphere of the Northern California shoreline” for the Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives exhibit April 24-May 17 at Alameda Point.

“From the foggy piers of San Francisco to the industrial silhouettes of the East Bay, the Pacific Ocean defines the character of our Bay Area communities,” the call for entries states. “Whether you are inspired by rugged coastal conservation, the impact of urban communities, or quiet moments of life along the estuary, we want to see your perspective.”

About the present

Twenty photographs will likely be chosen for Edge of the Pacific and proven alongside the U.S. premiere of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition, offered by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, which can characteristic a curated collection of work from among the finest photographers, ocean explorers, and conservationists from world wide.

All of the photographs will likely be displayed inside one of many historic hangars at Alameda Point, which additionally will host talks by marine conservationists, pictures organizations, native college visits, ocean-inspired music, and extra.

Images chosen for the present will likely be printed by Bay Photo Lab, which has earned certification by way of the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program. The printed photographs will likely be mounted for show, and after the present the prints will stay the property of the artists.

Curators for the present will likely be Jan Watten, photographer and founding father of Gray Loft Gallery, together with Nick Winkworth, photographer and vice chairman of the Bay Area Photographers Collective (BAPC), who additionally serves as Board President for the West End Arts District.

Submission particulars

Submission is open to all photographers, from hobbyists to professionals. Images will need to have been taken inside the San Francisco Bay Area or alongside the quick Northern California shoreline. AI generated photographs aren’t eligible.

Organizers encourage photographers to interpret “Edge of the Pacific” broadly. Potential topics embrace:

• Ecology & Transition: Tidal marshes, salt ponds, and the wildlife of the Pacific flyway.
• Coastal Atmosphere: The distinctive interaction of sunshine, marine layer, and structure.
• Maritime Industry: From the busy Port of Oakland, Alameda’s wealthy naval historical past to our thriving fishing and tourism companies.

How to use

Interested photographers ought to go to the West End Arts District Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives – Call for Entries webpage for particular particulars and picture specs, in addition to the hyperlink to the online application and charge info.

Application deadline: Applications should be obtained by March 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Photographers whose work has been chosen for the exhibit will likely be notified on March 22.

Questions? Please e mail [email protected].