Seasonal Photography Contest

Breckenridge Fine Arts Center

Stephens County, Texas Seasonal Photography Contest

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is excited to launch our Seasonal Photography Contest celebrating the heritage, 

landmarks, and beauty of Stephens County, Texas.

This is not just a one-time contest — there will be four separate contests, one for each season (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).

• Each season will have its own $150 Grand Prize Winner.
• Winning photographs will be featured on social media, in the 2027 Breckenridge Fine Arts Center Calendar, and in a seasonal exhibit at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center (BFAC).
• You may enter one season or all four — the choice is yours!

Seasonal Deadlines

• Fall: Sept–Nov | Deadline: Dec 5, 2025
• Winter: Dec–Feb | Deadline: Mar 5, 2026
• Spring: Mar–May | Deadline: Jun 5, 2026
• Summer: Jun–Aug | Deadline: Sep 5, 2026

➡️ Example: The Fall 2025 Photo Contest covers September–November. The entry deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025. All Fall entries will be showcased at the BFAC from December 2025 – March 15, 2026.

Contest Rules & Guidelines

• Entries must be submitted digitally through the official BFAC contest link for that season.
• Subject matter may include (but is not limited to) buildings, landscapes, architectural features, landmarks, and representative events in Stephens County, Texas. Subject matter may NOT focus primarily on a person or animal. 
• AI-generated images will not be accepted.
• $10 entry fee per submission (up to 3 photos per entry form). Multiple entries are allowed, but each photo requires its own      entry form.
• All photographs must be original work, and the entrant must own the rights to the image.
• Photos must be no smaller than 1 MB and no larger than 7 MB. Photos may be taken with a smart phone, but must be high-resolution, at least 300 dpi. If image size does not meet specifications, BFAC may resize at their discretion.
• By entering, photographers grant BFAC royalty-free rights to reproduce and utilize submitted photos in print and digital media, including publicity. Photo credit will always be given.
• Entries will be judged on content, quality, and artistry.
• All entries will be displayed in the BFAC Photo Contest Exhibit for that season.