We are excited to announce the 13th annual Architectura
Obscura annual open photography competition! The 2023 event is
sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Central Valley
Chapter (AIACV), Comstock’s Magazine, and Dreyfuss + Blackford
Architecture.
2023 Competition Dates
- Registration opens: Wednesday, May 17th
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 29th
- Exhibition Dates: Late Summer 2023
- Reception + Awards: Fall 2023
The purpose of the competition is to highlight the value and
impact of architecture, both globally and within the Sacramento
region, through the submission of high- quality printed and
electronic images. Through photography, this competition raises
public awareness in the built environment and celebrates design.
Images submitted to the competition must have an architectural
theme, or contain an element of the human-made environment.
There are two (2) distinct entry categories to allow for
a broad range of photographic interests:
Gallery (Hard Print) Submissions: In alignment
with our original concept, this constitutes submission of
physical prints along with digital copies for publication
Digital Student Submissions: *New this
year!* Students may participate through entirely digital
submissions.
Images may be color or black & white. In addition to successfully
expressing the theme, entries will be judged on the level of
creativity, composition, use of color and/or tone and technical
image quality. The jury will review each category and select
winners for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, along with a discretionary
number of Notable Entry awards.
Images from the competition will be recognized at the
Architectura Obscura Exhibition + Awards Presentation event, date
and location TBD.
FREE Entry for Students! The Prizes for the Student Photo
Competition will be:
1st Place $250 Gift Card to Action Camera
2nd Place $125 Gift Card to Action Camera
3rd Place $75 Gift Card to Action Camera
Register by filling out an entry form and e-mailing it
to info@aiacv.org.
Gallery Submission entry forms can be found
here.
Digital Student Submission entry forms can be found
here.
Click here for
full submission requirements.
Link to Previous Gallery Winners can be found here.
Link to Prior Digital Winners can be found here.
