‘Instantaneous’ is a group exhibition that celebrates the Polaroid/Instant photo as a one-of-a-kind, tangible object.

Presented by Hawk Nest Gallery
December 12, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm
Hazroom Cooperative Studios, 1706 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

The show seeks artists who wish to experiment, surprise, and celebrate the materiality of instant photography. Each piece should embrace the immediacy and quirks of the medium– some works may be physically altered through scratching, peeling, layering, or other hands-on techniques to push the possibilities of the format. Diptychs, series, collages, and solo photos are all welcome.

‘Instantaneous’ focuses on the Polaroid as an analog object, so no digital manipulation or scanning is allowed, please. Framing is encouraged, but not required. Artists interested in participating are invited to submit up to 3 pieces or work. The deadline for submissions is November 28, 2025. Work should be shipped to Chicago or hand delivered between December 1-5.

There is a 30% commission for any sales. Every reasonable effort will be made to protect your work while it is in the gallery’s possession, but you may want to provide your own insurance. Any work remaining beyond 30 days after the closing of the show shall become the property of the gallery.

$10 submission fee for up to 3 entries.