Green Cross Belarus
with support of
the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus
the Union of Photographers in Belarus
the Union of Teachers-Artists
within the "In my homeland" project

announces

the 4^th International Photography Competition

The main contest theme is In My Homeland.

Please select and submit works that meet the following genres and conditions:

PEISAGE - here the emphasis is shifted to the moment, when the author being in a picturesque place captures the one and only moment that breathe life into the photo, make it unique and truly authorial.

A PORTRAIT is an emotional shot in which the photographer conveys his sincere admiration and deep affection for the subject, capturing their essence.

NATURMOURT IN STYLE - still life shots in an easily recognisable style, whether it's a charming New Year's Eve card or an exquisite Art Deco piece.

GRAPHICS - an image based on perfection and conciseness of forms and lines, where every detail plays its role.

STREET PHOTO - photographs that tell a story about the colour and vibrancy of a particular place, immersing the viewer in the atmosphere of street aesthetics.

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY is a philosophical work in which convention justifies the absence of colour, opening up the viewer to a deeper insight.

PHOTOGRAPHY ABOUT COLOR - works in which colour harmony acts as the main connecting thread of the composition, creating integrity and expressiveness.

This year we are also highlighting a separate theme: аrchitectural Heritage Nearby - WITNESSES.

This theme is dedicated to architectural monuments - mute guardians of history, culture and human destinies. They have witnessed epochs, survived wars and watched the change of generations. Your task is not just to capture them, but to reveal their history through image, symbol and emotion.

The works can be in any genre, be it landscape or still life. It can be a story about time, about people who lived before and those who live now. About the shadows of the past and the invisible future - the creative flight of your imagination can know no bounds!

"Architecture is frozen music," Goethe said.

"Buildings are mute witnesses to the past, but their walls remember everything," Victor Hugo claimed.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST:

The age of participants is FROM 10 TO 18 YEARS inclusive. One author may submit a maximum of seven works.

The image resolution must be at least 2000 pixels on the smaller side.

The photo must be completely taken by the author.

Colour and monochrome images taken during the same shoot that share the same graphic content (Duplicates) will not be considered.

Collaging and adding captions/elements to the original image is not allowed. Images generated using AI will not be accepted.

Please send original image files with jpeg metadata - in case of doubts the jury will examine the shooting parameters (most often both quality and internal information from the camera are lost when you send images via messengers not as files).

The submission form will be open from October 2025 on the project website( www.children-art.org).

WORKS ARE ACCEPTED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025 UNTIL JANUARY 15, 2026

FINAL STAGE:

The jury will review the entries in February 2026 and determine the winners / diploma recipients in different categories. The works of the winners will be included in the exposition of the final exhibition and will be presented in the electronic gallery on the official website of the project "In My Homeland" www.children-art.org .

Competitive works are not reviewed. Paper works sent for participation in the exhibition are NOT RETURNED to the authors. The organisers reserve the right to use the originals and copies of the works in electronic and paper form for the promotion, support and development of the contest, as well as in methodological and charitable activities without the consent of the author and without payment of royalties.

CONTACTS:

(+375 29) 652 42 53
(+375 17) 392 88 02
info@children-art.org
www.children-art.org