Call for submissions open Aug. 4–11, with virtual gallery on view Aug. 28–Sept. 30, 2025
SARASOTA, FL. | July 21, 2025 – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present its 45th Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition from August 28 through September 30.
This year’s exhibition will again be conducted virtually, with digital photos entered through an online portal and all accepted submissions displayed in an online gallery for the duration of the show. The open call for submissions will run from August 4 through 11. Awards will be announced online on August 28.
“The Annual Juried Photo Exhibition has become a cherished celebration of the natural splendor found across our two campuses,” said Jennifer O. Rominiecki, President and CEO of Selby Gardens. “We are delighted to showcase the unique perspectives of our members and visitors, who capture the essence of both our Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point campuses through their lenses.”
Photographs that are entered for consideration for the show must have been taken at either of Selby Gardens’ campuses—Downtown Sarasota or Historic Spanish Point—within the past year. The five entry categories for 2025 are:
- Living Art – Express your creativity and artfully interpret nature through the play of light, color, and composition.
- Make a Splash – Showcase the scenic beauty of the aquatic environments at Selby Gardens’ two bayfront campuses.
- Plant Portraits – Capture the character of the plants that are the real stars of the show at Selby Gardens.
- The Birds and the Bees – Highlight the wonderful wildlife at the Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point campuses.
- Black and White – Convey the beauty of nature at Selby Gardens through the elegance of black-and-white photography.
Complete rules and requirements are available on the photo submission portal, accessible via the online submission portal. Entry fees will remain unchanged from 2024: Selby Gardens members – $30 for first entry, $10 for each additional entry (up to three total); non-Members – $45 for first entry, $15 for each additional entry (up to three total). To learn more about the photo contest and how to enter, go to selby.org. Selby Gardens’ Virtual 45th Annual Photographic Exhibition is presented in partnership with the Observer Media Group.
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