Outward Bound

is a project of the Dallas Camera Club to encourage club members to participate in not only our own internal competitions, but also competitions that happen outside of the club (Outside competitions). So much so, that the club has appointed me just to keep the club informed of such competitions.

The contest list below is for you to explore opportunities to expand recognition beyond the Dallas Camera Club and our associated photographic societies. There are literally thousands of contests. There are hundreds of contests by magazines, companies, and organizations that sponsor contests so we only list a few. No outside competition, except the Trinity River Photo Contest, is endorsed or sponsored by the Dallas Camera Club.

Only you can decide if of a contest is right for you. Before entering any contest, carefully read information about who will own the copyright and/or how it will be used. Make certain you have complied with any rules concerning post processing and, if any person(s) is in the image, do you need a model release form. Note deadlines and any entry fees. Because contests will be added and deleted from this list, be sure to add the web link for any promising contests to the favorites list on your computer for future reference.

City Manager’s Office Annual Exhibition at Dallas City Hall

Hello artists,

I’m excited to share that I’ve accepted a new role as Event Supervisor with the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture. I’m grateful for your continued partnership and thrilled to keep working with you on opportunities across the City.

As part of this transition, I’m pleased to invite you to submit work for the City Manager’s Office Annual Exhibition at Dallas City Hall.

Overview

The City Manager’s Office (CMO) is seeking Dallas-based artists to exhibit artwork in the City Manager’s Office, its conference rooms, and corridors at City Hall (1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201).

Central Theme

We invite reflections on Dallas’s ever-evolving spirit—how movement, change, and resilience shape our neighborhoods, communities, and skyline. Across diverse voices and perspectives, the exhibition explores the continuity and transformation of the place we call home.

Key Dates

• Exhibition: October 20, 2025 – October 16, 2026

• Submission deadline: September 22, 2025 by 5:00 PM

• Review period: through October 9, 2025

• Artist notifications: October 10, 2025

• Artwork delivery: October 13–17, 2025 (Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM)

• Installation begins: October 20, 2025

• Artwork pick-up: October 20, 2026
  Dates are subject to change.

How to Submit

Please submit your work (images, details, and contact information) at the link below:
Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/252335716811051

Rosalinda Luna
Event Supervisor 
Office of Arts & Culture
1925 Elm St., Suite 500
Office: 214.671.0049 
Email: rosalinda.luna@dallas.gov