In an Instant - Call for Instant Photography
“If the picture you get instantly is as beautiful as the picture you get by waiting seven days, then it is absolute madness to say that there is virtue in waiting.”
—Edwin Land
This Union Street Gallery exhibition is all about the immediacy and magic of instant photography. It’s a nod to the shimmering moment when light and chemistry merge to create an image right before our eyes. Instant photography has mesmerized photographers, artists, and the world for decades, serving as a tangible record of our reality right now for years to come. Now, in an age saturated by digital snapshots, what is your unique perspective on this cherished, physical form of photography? How do you harness spontaneity and embrace the happy accidents that make each print an unrepeatable artifact?
Union Street Gallery is seeking original works that explore the essence of instant photography and the stories that emerge once the exposure is pulled from the camera. We invite traditional instant film prints and also encourage innovative approaches that push the boundaries of the medium—whether through experimental techniques, mixed media applications, or creative presentations that highlight the tactile nature of these images. Two-dimensional works on paper are welcome, as are installations, collages, sculptural forms and more that incorporate instant prints. Let your imagination unfold in an instant and share your vision of this iconic, enduring photographic process.
The deadline to submit for In an Instant is March 22nd, 2025 (11:59pm CST).
Submission fee: $30.00
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