FREE EVENT
Let's Talk Judging for ALL MEDIA!!
"How Art Show Judging Works" with Trevor P. Jackson
Saturday, October 17, 2026
from 12-2pm
Crossland Gallery : 500 W. Paisano in DT El Paso
Free, Free Parking & Open to the Public
Join us for a talk by lens based artist Trevor P. Jackson about how artwork is judged for an exhibition. The talk will cover how art is initially sorted, and judging criteria typically used. Understanding this process can help artists improve their submission packages to future exhibitions. During the talk we will also review the works in the International Eye of the Camera (IEOTC) 2026 show to discuss what stood out in the photos that placed.
Agenda:
Artist's background and artwork for context
Artwork judging process
Review of artworks in IEOTC 2026 : as judged by Trevor P. Jackson
Artist Bio:
Trevor P. Jackson is a fine art photographer based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. For over 20 years he has captured introspective compositions that reveal the stark beauty and intricate textures of natural terrains and desolate spaces. His work blends spontaneity with a striking aesthetic of contrasts, evoking awe and reverence for the planet’s fragile beauty. In 2025, he reinvented himself as a full-time artist after a 12-year career engineering optical instruments for NASA climate science satellites. Jackson uniquely combines technical precision with artistic vision, and this fusion of science and creativity produces photographs that both inspire and educate, reaffirming the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. He has exhibited work at galleries and museums across the U.S. including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Virginia, Illinois, Vermont, and Oregon.
Please join us as this talk is valuable to all media artists.
Hope to see you there!
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