2026 Photo Contest Rules

Limit of two photographs may be submitted in each of the categories listed below.

Tips for submitting:

iPhone users: open the Photos app, tap Share, choose Mail, and send to Granville4thPhotos@gmail.com.
Android users: open Photos, tap Share, choose Email, and send to Granville4thPhotos@gmail.com.
SLR/DSLR/Mirrorless cameras: submit JPEG files only (no TIFF or RAW). Attach your photo(s) and include the required information in the email body, then send to Granville4thPhotos@gmail.com.
PRINTED SUBMISSIONS also accepted by mail: 8x10 printed entries will be accepted. Please include or email an electronic version also to Granville4thPhotos@gmail.com. Mail by post to: Granville Kiwanis July 4th Photo Contest, PO Box 133, Granville, OH 43023.

Exhibition and Opening Awards Reception

A formal public exhibition of the judged winning photographs will be on display at the Granville Center for the Arts, 119 W Broadway Granville, OH 43023. The Exhibit will run Saturday, August 23 through Sunday, August 30. The exhibit will open during the public concert on Sat. August 23 from 6:30-8pm, Sun. August 24 from 1-3pm, during other times during the week, and on August 29 and 30.

During the exhibition, the public will vote for their favorite photograph and win a chance for local gift cards and prizes.

Judging Criteria:

Photographs that evoke an emotion or tell a story. Photographic technique, including composition, image quality, clarity, resolution, use of light, lines and perspective. Relevance to category. Originality/creativity.

Entries will be accepted in the following categories:

America 250: Past, Present & Future*
Food & Festivities
Games for All Ages
Red, White & Blue
Nature & Pets
Historic Granville
What Makes This the Best Hometown?

Award winners will be announced and awards presented at a reception at the Granville Center for the Arts.

*The 2026 Granville 4th of July parade theme

Submission Instructions:

Photographs can be submitted by email, by mail or delivered in person.

REQUIRED INFORMATION:

All entries must include:

Experience level of the Photographer (Amateur or Professional)
Name of entrant
Address
Phone
Email
Age (if under 18)
Category (select from 8 categories provided)
(optional) Artist's statement about the photo or how it was taken

How to Submit Your Photo Entry (Email Submission)

Submit your entry by email with all required information to: Granville4thPhotos@gmail.com

2025 Photo Contest Winners.

Congratulations to our 2025 Granville Celebration Photo Contest Winners!

Beautiful History

Scenic Granville

Credit: Kathy Robb-Howell

Hold On To These Moments

Black and White

Credit: Jocelyn McDaniel

Home Sweet Home

Parade and 4th of July

Credit: David Prentice

Bull on Cat Run Road

Scenic Granville

Credit: Annie Kiener

Bucket Seat View

Parade and 4th of July

Credit: Kathy Robb Howell

The Lights

Rides and Games

Credit: Jocelyn McDaniel

Giddy in Granville

Rides and Games

Credit: Annie Kiener

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Maddie Luebkert

Lady Liberty

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Lisa Matula

Best Dressed

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Lisa Matula

Wildlife at The Farmers Market

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Drue Roberts

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Kimi McClelland

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Kimi McClelland

Who Is Driving

Patriotic Pets

Credit: Jocelyn McDaniel

Parade and 4th of July

Credit: Kimi McClelland

In The Shadows

Macro Floral

Credit: Dana Grubbe

Sparky Brewer

Granville Celebration

Credit: Steve Matheny

Ken Parsons

Granville Celebration

Credit: Steve Matheny

Color Guard Dismissed

Granville Celebration

Credit: David Prentice

Granville Celebration

Credit: Russell Koch

Waiting At Wildwood

Granville Celebration

Credit: Jennifer Lewis

Fireworks

Credit: Maddie Luebkert

Fireworks

Credit: Jennifer Lewis

Fireworks

Credit: Doug Malone

Quiet Carousel

Black and White

Credit: Annie Kiener

Hollyhock

Macro Floral

Credit: Steve Matheny

Parade

Parade and 4th of July

Credit: Maddie Luebkert