Opening:
Friday, October 9th, 2026
Judging, Critique and Awards will be presented at the closing reception on November 7th, 2026
All of our gallery spaces and openings are free to attend and open to the public.
CLASSIFICATIONS:
Adult
Junior (Under 18)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Please note:
Photographers who derive at least one-tenth of their income from the sale and/or teaching of photography are not eligible for this contest.
Photographers who exhibit in a show in one of MAC’s galleries, not including this Photography Contest, are not eligible to enter this contest.
Adult Entry Fee: $20 PER PHOTOGRAPH is required – no limit on # of photographs entered
Junior Entry Fee: $10 PER PHOTOGRAPH is required – no limit on # of photographs entered
Must be the first time photographs have been entered in this contest and they must have been taken after September 1, 2024.
Entry form AND photo(s) must be received by SEPTEMBER 18th, 2026
Photos will be accepted for delivery (10 am– 5pm) Tuesday – Friday, (10am– 2pm) Saturday.
Mail or deliver your entry form and payment (check payable to):
Monroe Arts Center, P.O. Box 472; Monroe, WI 53566
Monroe Arts Center receives 35% commission on any photograph sold while on exhibit.
NOTE: Exhibition space is limited. Monroe Arts Center reserves the right to limit number of entrants and/or photographs.
AWARDS:
Adult: $125 First Place $75 2nd Place $50 3rd Place Honorable Mention Ribbon
Junior: $ 50 First Place $30 2nd Place $25 3rd Place Honorable Mention Ribbon
**REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!**
Gallery Exhibits have been supported by MAC Corporate Underwriter Colony Brands, Inc. and Season Media Underwriter Big Radio, with additional support from Mike Furgal, Chuck & Chris Wellington, Horst & Mary-Alice Hart, Mike Sanders, Julie & Andy Wilke, Pete Guenther & Barb Woodriff.
