Eligibility:
- Open to all residents of Manitoba.
- All ages and skill levels are welcome.
- Photos must be taken within the Pembina Valley region.
Photo Guidelines:
- Submissions must be original and taken by the person submitting.
- Only landscape, wildlife, nature and astro photographs will be accepted (no portraits of human beings that contain identifiable people or any images containing urban/street photography will be permitted). Photos that feature wildlife must include a landscape setting.
- Photos can be captured using any device (camera, phone, drone, etc.) but must meet quality standards for potential printing. (See submission requirements below)
Submission Requirements:
- Submit 1–3 photos per person.
- Photos must be high-resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
- Files should be in JPEG or PNG format.
- Include your name, contact info, photo title, and description of where photo was taken.
- Camera exposure settings would also be good to have, but not necessary.
- Minor edits such as cropping, straightening, exposure adjustments, and touch-ups are permitted.
✅ Use of AI-powered tools (e.g. object removal, noise reduction, sky balancing) is allowed for basic cleanup.
❌ Fully AI-generated images or AI-generated elements (e.g. replacing the sky with a generated one, adding fake elements) are not allowed. The photo must authentically reflect the scene that was photographed. - Deadline: All entries must be submitted by August 10, 2025.
Selection Process:
- Community Choice Award: Determined by public voting (details to be announced).
- Judge’s Choice Award: Selected by a panel of local photographers and art professionals.
- Winning photos will be printed on canvas and showcased in the exhibition. Each winner will also receive a small prize, and the canvas print is theirs to keep once the exhibit concludes.
- Runner-up: The runner-up photo will receive a special mention at the opening reception and be awarded a small prize in recognition of their work.
Other Info:
- By submitting, you grant Winkler Arts + Culture permission to display and promote your image (with credit).
- No entry fee.
- Photos must not have previously won awards in other contests or been commercially published.