Call for Entries: 18th International Youth Photo Contest
“Young People in the 21st Century 2026”
Kauno Moksleivių Techninės Kūrybos Centras (MTKC) invites young people from Lithuania and abroad to take part in the 18th edition of the international photography competition. Through photography, participants are encouraged to portray the life of a young person — their environment, emotions, and contemporary challenges and issues.
Who can apply?
The competition is open to participants aged 10–29 from Lithuania and other countries.
How to submit
- One author may submit up to 3 photo series.
- Each series should include 3–7 photographs.
- An additional category is available for AI-generated works.
- The best entries will be presented in a gallery exhibition and published in a catalogue.
Submission deadline
Entries must be submitted by 30 April 2026 via the online form: https://forms.gle/RZYgx56pYYJVn6Tq9
What participants receive
- Professional, international evaluation of submitted works.
- Publication of the best photos in a digital photography catalogue.
- Selected works included in an international exhibition in Kaunas (Lithuania).
- Diplomas, awards, and honorable mentions.
- Opportunities to join seminars and creative events.
Links & contact
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Source information provided by the organizer (Kauno Moksleivių Techninės Kūrybos Centras). Please refer to the official website for any updates.
