Leadership Lens

How do you view leadership through your camera lens?

Since 2010, the Leadership Studies Building on Kansas State University’s Manhattan campus has served as the primary home to the Staley School of Leadership. When we opened the doors in 2010, it proudly showcased original artwork and photography from individuals connected to Kansas. These inspiring pieces were refreshed and rotated over time, reflecting the evolving spirit of our community.

As part of our upcoming Spirit of Leadership (learn more here) in spring 2026, we invited students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of K-State to submit their photographs for consideration once more. We are excited to see a wide variety of photographs creatively interpreting the theme: How do you view leadership through your camera lens?

Selection process

The submission deadline was Sunday, Oct. 26, and all entries will be reviewed. Through a juried process, up to 25 submissions will be selected for display. The current photographs in the building will be auctioned to the public. Funds collected from auctioned pieces will support K-State students through the Staley School of Leadership Excellence Fund.

Each photographer with a selected entry will receive an honorarium payment of $100.00. The Staley School will pay for all printing and framing of pieces selected for display. Each photographer will retain the copyright for their work.

Questions

Please contact Colette Pecenka at 785-532-6091 or colettep@ksu.edu.