FRAME/SEQUENCE is a quarterly print periodical spotlighting underrepresented and emerging photographers, writers, artists, and communities across Philadelphia and Greater Pennsylvania — connecting art, story, and place in a uniquely intimate and enduring form.

The guest juror for our second edition is Dale Rio. Dale is co-founder and Curatorial and Programming Co-ordinator of The Halide Project a Philadelphia-based non-profit dedicated to film and historic process photography, owner of Point A to Point B: analog explorations, a print publication featuring travel- and place-based analog work, and founder of Lux et Libera: women at the intersection of light and chemistry, an initiative seeking to recognize the leading role women play in film and alternative/historic process photography.

Theme: A Light in the Dark

FRAME/SEQUENCE’s second edition, A Light in the Dark, allows for multiple interpretations from artists across different walks of life.

Our country is experiencing a dark time, and we want to provide a space that highlights what still brings joy and defines the relationship between the light and the dark. From the literal interpretation of photography as a source of light, to illuminating aspects of life in our current reality, we welcome work encapsulating all angles of this theme. As always, we want to offer a platform to voices often unheard.

This edition will be curated from an open submission process, inviting individuals across Philadelphia and Greater Pennsylvania to share their stories. FRAME/SEQUENCE is committed to telling the rich and diverse stories of this region's artists and communities.

Award Info: A one time $50 cash award will be paid out PER ACCEPTED PHOTO OR PIECE OF WRITING for print in the periodical (we may accept multiple pieces per artist). A royalty will be apportioned based on level of contribution, and paid out of a shared royalty pool through CultureTrust, their fiscal sponsor.

Milestone-Based Awards:In addition to the honorarium, Licensor shall be eligible to receive additional flat-fee awards tied to milestone sales of the Publication.

Submissions Dates: November 14th, 2025 - January 15th, 2026