Photographers with ties to the San Luis Valley are invited to submit photography to this year's exhibition. This is a wonderful way for tourists to experience the beauty of our region and for our local photographers to gain recognition for their work.
We will have our traditional Opening Reception on June 29th at 6:00 pm at the Creede - Mineral County Visitor Center. The photographs will be displayed in the Visitor Center through September 14, 2026.
This year’s judge, Brooke Ophoff, will select 1st-3rd place awards and Honorable Mention. Visitors will vote for their favorite photo, and the winner will receive the People’s Choice Award. The winning photo will be purchased by the CAC, framed, and displayed at the Creede & Mineral County Visitor Center.
At the Creede Arts Council, we are always looking for ways to make our exhibitions shine. Building on the success of our revamped National Small Print Show display, we be using our professional grid system for this year’s Mountain Shootout prints. This setup provides more room to showcase your work but requires a shift in how images are prepared.
To move away from plastic sleeves and ensure a professional, fully-mounted finish for every photograph, we are changing our submission process this year.
All entries will now be made electronically.
By handling the printing and mounting in-house, the MSO Committee can guarantee top-tier quality and consistent look for the entire exhibition.
The Call for Entry is now open.
