Exhibitions Standards

The Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA)

Salon/Exhibition Recognition Guidelines

Introduction

The Canadian Association of Photographic Art (CAPA) promotes excellence in photography by supporting and recognizing photography salon/exhibitions organized by:

• • CAPA-affiliated Canadian Camera Clubs
  • Approved National and International Exhibitions/Salons

CAPA provides official medals and ribbons for recognized salon/exhibitions, subject to the following guidelines.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Feature content that violates our CAPA standards, including but not limited to:

• • Gratuitous violence
  • Explicit sexual content
  • Hate speech
  • Other inappropriate or harmful material
  • Discriminate against participants based on national origin, ethnicity, race, gender, religion, age, or other protected characteristics

All salon/exhibition organizers seeking CAPA support must align with our core values of artistic integrity, inclusivity, and community enrichment.

2. All salon/exhibitions must be open to CAPA members and Canadian photographers.
3. Each salon/exhibition must employ a minimum of three qualified judges, whose names must be disclosed either before or after the salon/exhibition.
4. Images created or modified using Generative-AI technology (in whole or in part) are not permitted and will be disqualified if submitted. Variations of this wording would be acceptable.
5. All entrants must be the copyright holders of their submitted images. CAPA bears no liability for copyright infringement.

Application Process

1. New Applications: First-time applicants must submit their request at least four months prior to the entry closing date. Include a draft of your entry form and salon/exhibition rules with your application.
2. Renewal Applications: Previously approved exhibitions must reapply each year at least two months before the salon/exhibition begins.
3. Submission Method: All applications should be sent to the CAPA Exhibition Standards Coordinator at: salon/exhibitions@capacanada.ca
4. Fees: Each medal costs $25.00 CAD plus shipping. Medals come with a maple leaf lanyard and black plastic case. Discounts available for orders without lanyards or cases. Custom CAPA ribbons can be provided at an extra cost.

Required Documentation

Applicants must provide the following information:

Before Salon/exhibition:

1. 1. 1. Complete salon/exhibition rules, including editing restrictions and closing dates

1. 1. 2. Salon/exhibition advertisement featuring the CAPA logo (equal in size to other sponsoring organizations)

1. 1. 3. Entry form clearly indicating CAPA medal/ribbon awards and eligibility for CAPA members

1. 1. 4. Salon/exhibition calendar showing:

• • • • Entry deadline
      • Judging date
      • Results notification date
      • Exhibition dates and location
      • Image return dates (if applicable)
      • Catalog production timeline

After Salon/exhibition:

1. 1. 1. Final salon/exhibition report with scores and winners’ names/titles for categories where CAPA medals/ribbons were awarded
      2. Names of the three judges who evaluated the entries

Legal Statements

1. CAPA bears no liability for errors or mismanagement by salon/exhibition organizers.
2. All entrants must be copyright holders of their submitted images.
3. The decision of the CAPA Exhibition Standards Chairperson regarding salon/exhibition approval is final.

By complying with the above conditions, the CAPA logo can be incorporated in the Advertisement provided it is the same size as any other international photographic association or society.