Congratulations!

If you are on this page, you have received an email stating hat one or more of your submitted images has been accepted for the 2026 PPETN Photo Expo.

Next Steps:

  1. Please read the PPETN 2026 Expo Agreement below and complete the form saying you understand the Agreement.

  2. Please submit payment for your images on this page.

  3. Prepare your images for exhibition.

  4. Drop off your prepared images during the drop off period at the Emporium.

PPETN’S 2026 EXPO AGREEMENT  

PLEASE READ COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY!!!  

Each artist delivers work: Monday, August 31, between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM*  

*IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO DELIVER YOUR WORK AT THIS TIME, PLEASE MAKE  OTHER ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR WORK TO BE DELIVERED AS THIS IS OUR  ONLY DELIVERY WINDOW. PPETN WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE  DELIVERY OF YOUR ARTWORK.  

Opening/Public Reception: First Friday, September 4th, 5:00-9:00 PM. Our awards presentation will take place promptly at 5:00pm in the lower gallery of the Emporium. Then enjoy the rest of the First Friday event that evening.

Exhibition dates: September 4 - 25, 2026

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 

Please note, the Emporium will be closed on September 7, 2026 for the holiday.

Pick-up of work: Monday, September 28, between 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM*

*IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR WORK AT THIS TIME, PLEASE  CONTACT SOMEONE TO ASSIST YOU WITH THIS AS IT IS OUR ONLY TIME FOR  PICK UP. PPETN NOR THE EMPORIUM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ARTWORK  AFTER 2:00 PM.

Sales: The Arts & Cultural Alliance (ACA) prefers all work to be for sale. The following commission applies to all sales: 25% (20% for cash/check sales). To operate in accordance with the Tennessee Department of Revenue guidelines, ACA will add sales tax to the price of each work that sells from the Emporium and for which it collects payment. Sales tax is NOT added to works being shipped out of state. Sales are permitted as a service to patrons of the ACA. However, ACA cannot guarantee such sales. The receipt of funds from sales, the retention of commissions, and the disbursement of monies to Artist will be handled by ACA. Sold works are to remain in the exhibition until its official close unless an alternate arrangement can be reached that is mutually agreeable to ACA, Artist, and the purchaser of the artwork. No work is released before the end of the exhibition. Any artwork left beyond 45 days after the last day of the exhibition may become property of ACA. 

Handling: ACA agrees to handle all artwork with proper care so that artwork will not be  damaged, excepting ordinary wear and tear. ACA shall not be liable for damage or loss  caused by war, confiscation, order of any government or public authority, or by any  and all causes beyond the control of ACA.  

Theft, Damage or Loss: ACA agrees to notify Artist within 36 hours by telephone, e-mail, and/or written notification upon the event of any theft, damage or loss that occurs while artwork is in the possession of ACA. In the event of loss or damage to artwork at fault of ACA, ACA agrees to compensate up to reasonable market value on each artwork as agreed upon by Artist and ACA Executive Director. 

Insurance/Artwork Inventory: ACA provides up to $25,000 of insurance on all artwork within the Emporium. If necessary, Artist will insure work above that amount. 

Transportation: Moving or shipping artwork to and from the  Emporium will be the sole responsibility of Artist. 

Installation: Works must be suitably framed/mounted and WIRED to hang. Work should be ready to exhibit according to accepted Museum standards (i.e., canvases should be stretched with finished edges, drawings should be at least mounted and matted or fitted with Plexiglas). ACA reserves the right to inspect and, if necessary, prepare or request Artist to prepare the artwork for exhibition according to said standards. ACA reserves the right to refuse to display any object for any reason. ACA will work with Artist to produce the best exhibition possible. Artist must use the existing hanging system in the Gallery (Walker Display). Each rod and hanger can accommodate 25 lbs, and ACA has 48 rods available. The exhibition will be set and installed by ACA. The final decision on the arrangement of and artwork included in the exhibition rests with ACA. Neither candles nor any other flammables are permitted in the exhibition or anywhere else in the building. 

Multiple Use Policy: The Emporium Center is a multi-use space available to individuals and organizations for public and private events that are arranged through ACA. All functions must be deemed appropriate to the facilities and must not interfere with normal working conditions or current arts and cultural programming. No renter will be allowed to rearrange, modify, or remove any artwork or cultural programming present in the Emporium, not even temporarily during the renter's scheduled event. However, there may be times when ACA deems it necessary to adjust the position of an artwork in order to protect it from possible damage during an event. If that occurs, ACA will make every effort to contact Artist to arrange for the artwork to be moved. If Artist is unavailable to move the object, ACA will adjust the position of the artwork, taking every precaution to preserve  the integrity and safety of the artwork. 

Additional Provisions: The Emporium is a downtown venue, and the City of Knoxville may, at any time, begin road construction over which ACA has no control. 

To make the art intake process more efficient and safer for your art … 

1. Make sure your work has your information permanently attached to the back of  your print. Information must include your name, the name of your print, and the  price or NFS (not for sale).  

2. Prints must be ready to hang (by wire). NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS!  

3. Be sure your art is appropriately protected for handling and delivery to the  Emporium. Once delivered, you will remove the protective material from around  your image and take it with you as there is no room at the Emporium for storage. Hang onto this protective material to bring back with you for image pick up.  

Finally, the First Friday event is at the Emporium on September from 5:00-9:00. Our awards presentation will take place promptly at 5:00 in the lower gallery of the Emporium. We strongly encourage all participants to be there. We will be announcing and introducing the winners of three awards: Best of Show, First Place, and Photographic Distinction. Be sure to invite and bring family and friends to this First Friday event.  

By submitting the form below, I agree that I have read this agreement and will abide by it’s guidelines for PPETN’s 2026 Expo.