Photo Contest

ARTA Photo Contest 2026

The 2026 contest is now closed for submissions.

The annual photo contest is a chance for ARTA members to exercise creative muscles and show off their photographic artwork.

See all the 2026 winning photos below and read more in the Autumn 2026 issue of news&views

Photos can be submitted for one, or more, of four categories. All ARTA members (regular or affiliate) are eligible to enter. Please include the ARTA membership number on the official entry form. ARTA membership must be in good standing.

We have two entry divisions for members.

Novice - division for any member that has not previously won in any category
Master - division for previous winners in any category

2026 Categories

Travel Photos of your travel adventures, wherever they took you. Show us a new perspective of the things you have seen around the world.
Movement Show movement in the world around you. This could be getting around your favourite city or dancing around. Get a little artistic with it.
Simple Joys Sometimes it's those little things that really bring a smile to your face. Show us what simple joys light up your life.
Beauty in Chaos Capture moments where life is messy, unpredictable scenes may reveal an unexpected sense of beauty.

Rules and Forms

Photo Contest Rules

Photo Contest Entry Form

Photo Subject Release Form

Please send your digital copies to [email protected]. Please keep email file sizes lower than 10MB as email servers may restrict delivery of very large files.

2026 ARTA Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated. The talent our members have for the camera is truly special. Congratulations to our winners this year.

See all winning photos on Flickr

Movement

Swish and Swirl
Colleen Sayer, Edmonton
First Place, Movement (Master)
2026

Driving Down the Road
Barb Kreutter, Calgary
First Place, Movement (Novice)
2026

Simple Joys

Satisfaction
Jerry Osborn, Calgary
First Place, Simple Joys (Master)
2026

Mud Buds
Marion McKeand, Prince Albert, SK
First Place, Simple Joys (Novice)
2026

Travel

Giant Hand Vietnam
Stephanie Sieben, Fort Saskatchewan
First Place, Travel (Master)
2026

The Subway in Tashkent
Barb Kreutter, Calgary
First Place, Travel (Novice)
2026

Beauty in Chaos

Stairway Through Heaven?
Bill Hart, Calgary
First Place, Beauty in Chaos (Master)
2026

Flamingo Flamboyance
Gordon Walker, Edmonton
First Place, Beauty in Chaos (Novice)
2026