# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Fridays – The Annual National Juried Photography Show
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Welcome to First Friday at the Galleries
Featuring 66 selected works by photographers from across the nation

Join us on September 4th at 5:00 PM at the Academy Center of the Arts as we celebrate the opening of the Annual National Juried Photography Exhibition, a dynamic collection showcasing 66 photographs selected for their creativity, perspective, and visual impact. From landscapes and portraits to documentary imagery and explorations of light, form, and storytelling, this exhibition highlights the many ways photographers capture the world around us.

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.

Juror Talk & Awards
The Juror Talk and Awards Presentation begins at 6:00 PM. Kiera Hight will share insight into her selections and recognize this year’s award-winning artists, offering a closer look at the ideas and qualities that stood out throughout the jurying process.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lynchburg/first-fridays-the-annual-national-juried-photography-show/200030642017804
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, photography, art, first-friday, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lynchburg
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24504
- **lat**: 37.41769
- **long**: -79.14435
- **full address**: 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24504

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show being held?
  - **A:** First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 600 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States, Virginia 24504.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show?
  - **A:** First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show is organized by Academy Center of the Arts.
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  - **A:** Academy Center of the Arts has 115+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Academy Center of the Arts has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lynchburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Fridays - The Annual National Juried Photography Show sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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