Calling All Photographers!

Share your creativity and ‘winter on the river’ moments for a chance to win a cash prize!

Meeting of the Rivers Foundation is set to host their 3rd annual Winter on the River Photography Contest at the National Great Rivers Museum in 2024. Last year, the nearly 30 entries submitted not only provided an inviting, seasonal experience for visitors, but also gave photographers a chance to share their work amongst the community and fellow artists.

For a small entry fee, all entrants will have their work displayed from January 6, 2024 – March 9, 2024 in the gallery room of the National Great Rivers Museum. All proceeds will benefit Meeting of the Rivers Foundation and future happenings of the museum.

Submissions accepted November 1, 2023 – January 2, 2024

Eligibility

This is a competition open to all professional and amateur artists of any age who live or have traveled along the Mississippi River watershed or one of its major tributaries.

All entries must have the Mississippi River as the overarching subject and display a winter theme.

Categories include landscape, wildlife, industry, and recreation.

Accepted Media

Photography: photographic film and digital photos

Artists will submit their image digitally via email after registering below AND submit a physical copy to the museum for display, either in-person or via mail. Photos must be framed according to contest regulations.

Exhibited photos must be no smaller than 8×10 and no larger than 12×18 in size, printed in a professional manner, and have quality resolution that matches the image submitted digitally.

Entry Fee

The entry fee is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $10.00 per photo. Each artist may submit up to 3 photos.

Prizes

Best of Show $100.00, Runner-Up $50.00, Best of Category mentions, and Public Choice mention

Please review the regulations to ensure you have a full understanding of the operations of this photography competition. Any additional questions should be addressed to the Contest Coordinator.

2024 Contest Regulations

We are grateful for the opportunity to provide this friendly competition and look forward to seeing your wonderful winter captures. – Meeting of the Rivers Foundation