Community Polaroid Show
ALL WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE!
You’re invited to submit one or two instant photo to our community show. There’s no theme and no experience required; just instant film photographs you’d like to put into the world.
If you don’t have access to instant film camera, we can help!
Or if you would like to borrow a Polaroid camera, we can help!
All submitted images will be exhibited in the gallery and featured in the online show for the duration of the exhibition. Additionally, each submission will also be included, with your name, in a 6 × 6 in. book produced for this community project. (optional)
Important Info
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Don't have a Polaroid or Instax camera, or want a super easy easy submission method? We can help!
For $5 per image, we’ll print your digital photo onto instant film for inclusion in the show and book.
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February 26 – March 08 (Thursday – Monday) 12- 5pm
Drop-off times
March 8th- last day to drop off photos
March 14th - Opening Reception (4-7pm)
April 3rd - Closing + Book Launch
Blind Polaroid Swap (optional)
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All Instant images will be shown collectively as one installation and not for sale.
Up to 2 instant film photographs
Polaroid 600
Polaroid i-Type
Instax
Instant film only. The frame must remain intact.
We can not accept: mounted, frame, added heavy backing, or alteration of the original film border.
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Drop off dates: February 26 – March 08
(Thursday – Monday) 12- 5pm
Instant film images must be submitted in the gallery via a drop-off box.
The drop-off area will have a card to fill out and envelop to submit photo and info card
Instant film only. The frame must remain intact.
We can not accept: mounted, frame, added heavy backing, or alteration of the original film border.
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APRIL 3rd : We are hosting an optional Blind Polaroid Swap the last day of the show and the book launch of the Polaroid book with all the participants images
Blind Swap: Those who choose to take part will place their Polaroid into the swap pool and draw one at random from another contributor.
Participation in the swap is completely optional. You may also choose to simply pick up your original work.
6x6 Community Polaroid Book: This book will be available. The book serves as both a documentation record of the exhibition and a collective art object, featuring submitted Polaroids from the show.
Custom Polaroid Printing
Designed for those who want to take part in the Community Polaroid Show but don’t have access to instant film, this option offers an easy way to submit using a digital image.
It’s also an easy way to submit if you’d prefer not to use an instant camera.
After placing your order, upload your digital image via the link in the form below & we’ll transfer it onto instant film for inclusion in the exhibition.
$5 per image.
Additional Info: Participation Opportunities
Print Swap
When the show closes, we’ll hold an optional Polaroid swap. If you participate, you’ll place your submitted print into the exchange and receive another artist’s print at random. The swap is intended to be easy and communal, a quiet closing gesture that honors the collective spirit of the show. Participation is optional; indicate your choice on your drop-off submission card.
6x6 Exhibition Book
All submitted Polaroids will be included in a 6×6 exhibition catalog unless you opt out. This small-format book will document the exhibit, preserving the collective nature of the project. Rather than isolating individual images, the catalog reflects the accumulation of photos that made up this shared moment. The catalog will be professionally printed and available for purchase through the gallery, giving artists and visitors a tangible record of the exhibition. Indicate your preference on your drop-off submission card if you do not want your work included.