In honor of America’s 250th Birthday
Capturing American Culture Photo Contest
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Theme: Capturing American Culture – illustrating
everyday life, local communities, iconic landscapes/
landmarks, and unique traditions in America.
Entry Fees: $10 per image. Limit of 5 entries.
(Entry fees waived for up to 3 images for Polk State
College students/faculty/staff submitted digitally
and framed by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026).
Deadline: All submissions need to be sent digitally
as well as printed, matted, framed, and ready to
display by October 9, 2026.
Exhibition details: October 19 – January 30, 2027
Polk State Lakeland Gallery |10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,
Monday – Thursday
Reception: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Polk State Lakeland Gallery | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Entry info: Email ksimpson@polk.edu for entry
instructions and form.