Of The Moment Photography Contest
The Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Oak Park Art League invite you to submit to our "Of the Moment" photography contest!!! NO ENTRY FEE, CASH AWARDS
Contest Theme: "Of the Moment"
The theme, "Of the Moment" is meant to encourage people to pause this holiday season and look at the moments that make this time of the year so special. From snow falling to gift giving to seeing friends and family, this contest is meant to highlight all the good things that are worth taking a moment to appreciate.
*Photos selected as Finalists will be printed and displayed with their interpretation of the theme.
Eligible Individuals:
- Must be 18 or older
- Must live in Cook County
Submission Dates:
Photos may be submitted between December 1, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Photo Requirements:
- Submitted photos must have been taken between December 1, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
- Submitted photos must be ready to be printed at 11x14 dimensions.
- Photos must be named LastName_FirstName_NameOfThePhoto
- Photos must be original pieces taken by the individual submitting. AI Art will not be accepted.
** Submitted Photos that do not meet requirements will be considered ineligible and removed from the contest.**
Selected Finalists:
A panel of Jurors will select 25-30 photos as Finalists. The photos selected to be finalists will be printed and displayed at the main branch of the Oak Park Public Library for two weeks. While the finalists are on display at the library, the general public will be invited to go see the photos and vote for their favorites. All photos, regardless if they are selected as a Finalists or not, will be displayed in an online gallery.
Categories & Prizes:
- People's Choice - $125
- Favorite Black & White - $125
- Most Interesting Subject - $125
Closing Exhibit:
A closing exhibit will be held at the Oak Park Art League (720 Chicago Ave.) on Friday, January 30 from 6pm - 7:30pm. Voting will close at 7pm on the 30th, with the winners announced.
