Listening to the Land is a visual exploration of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail that invites photographers of all levels to join us in creating a photography exhibition and archive that celebrates the trail's rich biodiversity while honoring each person’s unique and unfolding relationship with the land. 

Images must be created on the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail, or taken in close proximity to a place visited by William Bartram, or created from found objects gathered from the trail.

Submission Guidelines

Photographers of all levels are encouraged to submit, however:

1. All work submitted must be the copyright of the photographer. You must be 18 years or older to submit work.

2. Submissions deadline is July 1st, 2023.

3. Before submitting work for consideration, please read the Kinship Submission Terms & Conditions.

4. Kinship has removed all paywalls and submission fees, but please keep in mind that we are a community-supported project and rely on your donations to survive. Please donate if you can.

5. Check all submission, printing, framing, and work drop-off deadlines here.

6.. Fill out the submission form and download up to 10 image at 1500 pixels on the longest side. Image files MUST include your first and last name and an image title or number. Example: susan_stone_ big window.jpg or susan_stone_1301.jpeg  . Watermarked images will not be considered for use. If you send us an image file that does not contain your name, we have no way to match the photograph to your submission form, and it will be deleted. 

If you have trouble with the submission form or uploading files, let us know right away at info@kinship.photography

Submission fees and donations support our online platforms, community exhibitions, and free weekly artist talks. We are grateful for your support.