A Juried look at Contemporary Photography
Our 12th International Open Call exhibition will open on July 16th, 2025 as a showcase for contemporary photography as complied by Crista Dix, Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography. The work in this exhibition was selected from an international call for entries to provide an updated look at current photographic practice. The 80 photographs selected were drawn from a pool of almost 800 images to create this exhibition and we would like to thank everyone who submitted work for consideration. In the end, the exhibition brings together the work of 80 photographers from 27 States to be a part of our 12th Open Call Exhibition. We are excited to be able to continue this annual exhibition, providing the opportunity to bring the work of so many new photographers to Providence. We will be reviewing all entries at a later date as we look for photographers to feature in 2027 and beyond.
The exhibition presents 80 images and includes work from: Matt Abelson, Christine Acebo, Ken Alexander, Eliot Allen, Carmine Angeloni, James H. Arnold, Robert Atkins, Hilary Houston Bachelder, Karen Baker, Brandin Barón, Stephen Barton, Kaleb Beavers, Peggy Becker, Jacquelyn Blackstone, Beverly Brennan, Angela C. Brown, Ronald Butler, Devyn Carr, Sally Chapman, Fehmida Chipty, Bill Clark, Michael Cohen, Renee Cooley, Tom Crawford, Sandi Daniel, Sam Elkind, Andrew Epstein, Erica Frisk, Robert Gideon, Bill Gore, Judy Haberl, Russell Hart, Christina Hasslinger, Douglas Henry, Finn Hewes, Moti Hodis, Ishmael Hunter, Sheila Jane, Shujie Jin, Shreepad Joglekar, Barry Jordan, Christopher Kaspar, Marky Kauffmann, George Kimmerling, Sindy Knapp, Alison Lake, Celia Lara, Matthew Longchamps, Jenna Lynch, Benson Margulies, Patrick McEvoy, Sean Mitchell, John Morris, William Morse, Lake Newton, Lauri Peek, Rhian Peterman, Joshua H Phelps, Jay Phyfer, Sal Privitera, Michael Rainey, Steve Rappaport, David Rathbone, Lisa Redburn, Bob Rosinsky, Jennifer Scavone, Joseph Saunders, Jeff Schewe, Jack Straton, Rachael Surrell, Cynthia Taft, Arlene Vidor, Martha Volcker, Martha Wakefield, Mark Weller, Glen Wilbert, Ksenia Winnicki, Sparrow Woods, Rick Wright & Jeff Wu
Opening Reception: July 16th 5:00 – 8:00pm
On View: Thursday, July 16th, thru Friday, August 14th, 2026
Free and Open to the Public
The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI
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Juror: Crista Dix
Crista Dix is the Executive Director of the Griffin Museum of Photography, where she has served since 2022 following two years as Associate Director. 
She oversees more than fifty exhibitions annually across the museum’s Winchester campus and satellite galleries throughout New England, while advancing initiatives that include; artist residencies, scholarships, and community-based public art projects. Her leadership focuses on strengthening connections between artists, patrons, and the public, and on positioning photography as a vital contemporary medium.
Prior to joining the Griffin, Dix founded and directed wall space creative, an internationally recognized gallery she led for fifteen years. There, she championed emerging and mid-career photographers and developed philanthropic partnerships supporting global and local causes. Dix continues to curate exhibitions, write about photography, jury competitions, and participate in portfolio reviews nationwide, bringing a broad perspective shaped by experience in the arts, business, and community engagement.
Congratulations to all Photographers with work included…
Matt Abelson, Christine Acebo, Ken Alexander, Eliot Allen, Carmine Angeloni, James H. Arnold, Robert Atkins, Hilary Houston Bachelder, Karen Baker, Brandin Barón, Stephen Barton, Kaleb Beavers, Peggy Becker, Jacquelyn Blackstone, Beverly Brennan, Angela C. Brown, Ronald Butler, Devyn Carr, Sally Chapman, Fehmida Chipty, Bill Clark, Michael Cohen, Renee Cooley, Tom Crawford, Sandi Daniel, Sam Elkind, Andrew Epstein, Erica Frisk, Robert Gideon, Bill Gore, Judy Haberl, Russell Hart, Christina Hasslinger, Douglas Henry, Finn Hewes, Moti Hodis, Ishmael Hunter, Sheila Jane, Shujie Jin, Shreepad Joglekar, Barry Jordan, Christopher Kaspar, Marky Kauffmann, George Kimmerling, Sindy Knapp, Alison Lake, Celia Lara, Matthew Longchamps, Jenna Lynch, Benson Margulies, Patrick McEvoy, Sean Mitchell, John Morris, William Morse, Lake Newton, Lauri Peek, Rhian Peterman, Joshua H Phelps, Jay Phyfer, Sal Privitera, Michael Rainey, Steve Rappaport, David Rathbone, Lisa Redburn, Bob Rosinsky, Jennifer Scavone, Joseph Saunders, Jeff Schewe, Jack Straton, Rachael Surrell, Cynthia Taft, Arlene Vidor, Martha Volcker, Martha Wakefield, Mark Weller, Glen Wilbert, Ksenia Winnicki, Sparrow Woods, Rick Wright & Jeff Wu
Opening Reception: July 16th 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Exhibition: Thursday, July 16th, thru Friday, August 14th, 2026
The Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts, 118 N. Main St. Providence, RI
Located in the heart of Providence, RICPA was founded to inspire creative development and provide opportunities to engage with the community through exhibitions, education, publication, and mutual support.
RICPA exists to create a diverse and supportive community for individuals interested in learning or working in the Photographic Arts. We strive to provide an environment conducive to the free exchange of ideas in an open and cooperative space. Members should share a passion for creating, appreciating, or learning about all forms of photo-based media. We work to provide a platform for artistic expression, that fosters dialogue and drives innovation in the photographic arts.
The Gallery at the Rhode Island Center for Photographic Arts is a member of Gallery Night Providence https://www.gallerynight.org/
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