The 14th Bob Johnston Memorial Photography Show & Competition

This open-themed show is presented by Cooperative Gallery 213 and Two Rivers Photography Club.

Photos will be judged, and cash prizes awarded in the following categories: 
1 – Best of Show
4 – Judges choice: 2 color, 2 Black & White

Additionally, a people’s Choice Award will be voted upon by gallery visitors and announce at the show’s close.

Entry fee is $20 per photo. Entrants submitting 3 photos may enter at a discounted total of $50.

2025 Best in Show
Weapons by Mike Ricciardi

Key Dates

Entry Drop Off 
Saturday December 27th & Sunday December 28th from 3-5pm

Opening Reception 
First Friday – Jan. 2nd 5-9
Awards announced at 6:30pm

Artist Talk with Featured Photographers
Third Thursday – Jan. 15th 6-8

Show Closing
Sat, Jan. 25, 11am-3pm
People’s Choice award announced at 2:30pm

Entry Pick-Up
Saturday January 24th & Sunday January 28th from 3-5pm

Register Below

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    Important Information

    Prints must be a minimum of 10” on the longest side and ready to hang using wire, sawtooth or custom mounting block (e.g. metal prints).

    Images must originate as photographs made by the entrant. Entrants may not incorporate images or image elements authored by anyone else (for example stock images), and there is zero tolerance for plagiarism. Images created by image creation software (frequently called ‘AI’ images) are not allowed in this competition. Any person submitting an AI generated image (in whole or in part) that does not begin with a photograph from the maker shall be prohibited from competing in this show.

    Artwork must be dropped off and picked up at the gallery during the following times.

    Drop-off dates:
    Sat Dec 27 & Sun Dec 28, 3pm to 5pm

    Pick-up dates for unsold art:
    Sat Jan 24th and Sun Jan 25, 3pm to 5pm

    Drop off/Pick Up location:
    Cooperative Gallery
    213 State St
    Binghamton, NY 13901

    After two months, unsold art not picked up will become the property of Cooperative Gallery 213.