The North Valley Art League is a non-profit, all volunteer organization.  Your entry fees cover the prize money and other expenses of running the photography show.   Any remaining monies help fund the operating expenses of the NVAL Carter House Gallery so that we can continue our goal of furthering the visual arts in the Northern California region.  We will professionally exhibit your unique artwork in our gallery for patrons to view, appreciate and purchase.
The big news this year is that the prize money has been increased to $3650--more than double last year.   First prize is $1500, two 2nd place awards of $500, three 3rd place awards of $250 and four honorable mention awards of $100.
  • There are no categories.
  • All entries will be online.  The procedure is quite easy and explained in the Prospectus. 
  • ENTRY DEADLINE is Monday, MARCH 18.  Entries are now being accepted.
  • You may enter as many images as you wish. 
We are proud to have as our juror, Robert M. Nishihira, Chair of the Photography Department and full-time instructor at City College of San Francisco where he has taught since 1999.  He has also worked as a commercial photographer for 18 years, serving clients such as Qualcomm, Kyocera, Jack-in-the-Box, Chrysler, IBM and many more,  He has won numerous awards including Print Magazine's Award of Excellence, CA Magazine's Award of Excellence, AIGA's Homburg Award, and ASMP's Gold Award.  His work has been published in Architectural Record, Town & Country, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated.
Please click on the following link for further details and  to view the Prospectus.  The entry link is at the bottom of the Prospectus.
If you have any questions, email nvalphotoshow@sbcglobal.net or phone us at 530-221-1993.
Bernie & Charlotte Bryson
Chairmen