From the Heart 2026 – A Celebration of Photography and Giving
The Treasure Coast Photography Center, Inc. proudly presents the 13th Annual “From the Heart” Juried Photography Exhibition, hosted by the City of Port St. Lucie at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center.
Each year, From the Heart brings together photographers from across the region to showcase their creativity, technical excellence, and passion for visual storytelling. This signature Treasure Coast exhibition has become a beloved tradition—uniting art and philanthropy in a single inspiring event.
All proceeds from the 2026 exhibition will go to support The Peacock House Art Foundation, a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2022. Based in Fort Pierce, The Peacock House Art Foundation works tirelessly to promote arts education, provide creative opportunities, and collaborate with both public and private agencies to enrich the cultural landscape of the Treasure Coast.
By entering, exhibiting, or sponsoring this event, photographers and patrons alike contribute directly to sustaining the arts in our community—helping ensure that creativity continues to thrive from the heart of the Treasure Coast.
Join us in celebrating photography with purpose.
Be part of the 2026 From the Heart Juried Photography Exhibition—where every image tells a story, and every entry makes a difference.
Awards
14 Cash Awards in 4 Categories, 1 Special Award, plus Best In Show, Totaling $2000.00
Best In Show:—————— $500.00
1st Place in Each Category:– $200.00
2nd Place in Each Category:–$100.00
3rd Place in Each Category:—- $50.00
One Special Award:————$100.00
A number of Honorable Mention ribbons could also be awarded at the discretion of the
judge.
Important Dates
1/5/26-2/24/–26 Online digital submissions
3/6/26 Notifications of acceptance or non-acceptance via email
4/3/26 Last day to receive approved shipments
4/6/26 Turn-in of Juror approved photos at Port St. Lucie Mid Florida Events Center 9:00am – 5:00pm
4/9/26 Opening Reception & Awards ceremony at Port St. Lucie Mid Florida Events Center 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
4/10 -5/7/26 Exhibition open to public Monday thru Friday 8:30 am -4:15 pm
5/8/26 Pickup photographs at Port St. Lucie Mid Florida Events Center 9:00 am – 6:00pm
All images are for sale.
To buy an image, find its image number and click the yellow link above
From the Heart Juried Photography Exhibition 2026
62 Jim Gallegos Song of the Oars $2,000
From the Heart Juried Photography Awards
Animals
25 Sonia Sousa The Forest Whispers, The Eagle Answers $500
01 Anjula Smith Camargue's White Horses $350
12 Kathy Graham Grasshopper $175
15 Lee Sussman He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother!! $400
From the Heart Juried Photography Exhibition
Flora/Landscape
47 Susan Nolan Highlands $500
48 Susan Nolan Swift River $500
30 Anjula Smith Abbaye Notre-Dame deSénanque $350
34 Charles Howse Beverly Beach Sunset $350
From the Heart Juried Photography Awards
Open
77 Val Bormanis Water Drop $500
64 Kay Kent Crystal Blue Reflection $250
74 Robbie Sheets Patina and Pears $525
54 Brenda Gutierrez Moreno Acorde $500
From the Heart Juried Photography Awards
People
98 Mitch Eiseman AMERICANA $500
92 Mark Smith Colorful Gaze $500
102 Robbie Sheets Bee-utiful Indulgence $350
85 John Hutchins Crab Picker $250
From the Heart Juried Photography
The Jeff Linn Award
From the Heart Juried Photography
Selected Honorable Mentions
90 Mark Smith Auschwitz $500
86 John Hutchins Food Vender Thailand Floating Market $300
