Photography Contest

Presented by Stanislaus Arts Council
Sept. 15th - Dec. 15th, 2023
Over $5,000 in prizes!

Stanislaus Arts Council is pleased to host a unique contest for photographers worldwide to showcase their perspectives & artistic expression. The contest will be comprised of two different competitions, and are open to all photographers and all types of photographic work; including but not limited to work with DSLRs, film cameras, cell phones, large format & pinhole cameras. Each competition will have 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, in addition to many sponsor awards.

Enter as many photographs as you’d like, all proceeds support the programs of the Stanislaus Arts Council.

Open Division

This competition is open to all types of photographic work from fun photos to fine art. (See list of sponsor awards).

Photos will be juried for selection into the show at Mistlin Gallery. Photos that make it into the show are then judged by 3 renowned regional photographers.

Best of Show Winners:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200

Plus over 12 special sponsor-award categories.

Minimum entry of 3 photographs for $25. Additional entries are $7 per photograph.

Artist Call

Submit Photos

Celebration of the Arts

This competition is open to photographs that embellish an artistic form & and tell the story of the broad range of arts that impact our communities. Including but not limited to photographs that incorporate dance, musical performance, drama, poetry, creative writing, and visual arts.

Photos will be juried for selection into the show at Mistlin Gallery. Photos that make it into the show are then judged by 3 renowned regional photographers.

1st Place: $300 | 2nd Place: $200 | 3rd Place: $100

Plus over 9 special sponsor-award categories.

Minimum entry of 3 photographs for $25. Additional entries are $7 per photograph.

Artist Call

Submit Photos

Sponsor Awards