Up Front & Ann White Gallery – The Annual National Juried Photography Show

About the Exhibition

This year’s exhibition brings together a diverse group of photographers from across the country, offering a wide-ranging look at contemporary photographic practice. Each selected work reflects a distinct artistic voice, inviting viewers to consider new perspectives, discover compelling stories, and see familiar subjects in unexpected ways.

The exhibition was juried by Kiera Hight, an Asheville-based photographer and filmmaker whose work explores memory, perception, storytelling, and social issues. With a background in editorial and documentary photography, Hight brings a thoughtful and distinctive perspective to this year’s selections.

Gallery Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9:30 – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Best in Show Award – Ashley Hamilton’s “The Nectar Chase”
• 2nd Place Award – Shanon Shuler-Gaskins’ “Bound”
• 3rd Place Award – Michele Sons’ “The Wandress”
• Juror’s Choice Award – Gina Louthian-Stanley “Sweet Leaf”
• Juror’s Choice Award – Beth Tranium’s “Reflection on Piano”
• Juror’s Choice Award – Tabitha Zimmerman’s “Shadow Play”
• Juror’s Choice Award – George Moseley’s “Crossing the Cheat”
• Juror’s Choice Award – Robert Sulkin’s “In Memoriam 26”