The Soldier’s Lens | 2026
On View: November 5, 2026 – January 10, 2027
Curated from global submissions, The Soldier’s Lens offers a rare, intimate look at military life through the eyes of those who lived it. This powerful exhibition features deeply personal photographs from all branches and ranks—active duty, veterans, and their families—spanning decades from World War II and Vietnam to Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan, and the present day. The collection balances artistic vision with raw lived experience, capturing everything from high-intensity moments abroad to the quiet camaraderie of life at home.
Presented annually in our community gallery and preserved permanently in a dedicated digital archive, the exhibition grows each year, adding new voices and perspectives that deepen and broaden the ongoing conversation around service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Exhibits
Presenting Sponsor
With additional support from:
Jim and Celia Ferman, Tom and Dixie Arthur, Celestar Corp., Vistra Communications, Amalie Oil, CI Interiors, and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
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Join us in preserving and presenting the powerful visual stories of military service. The Soldier’s Lens invites partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborative opportunities that amplify the work of photographers, support educational programming, and expand public access to important historical and contemporary perspectives.
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