Photo Show

Applications for 2026 are now open! Click here to register. Maximum of 2 photos per person.

LOCATION: Greenbelt Community Center gym

Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6
1:00 pm until 6:00 pm

Monday, September 7
1:00 until 4:00 pm

Photo and Art Show Award Ceremony: Monday September 7 at 3:30pm

Photo Pick-Up Time: Monday, Sept 7 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Again this year: Enjoy live acoustic music in the gym during the Art & Photo Show!
Small ensembles from Greenbelt Community Orchestra will perform,
as well as the Zookulele Collective.

Photo Drop-Off Time: Wednesday, Sept 2 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Greenbelt Community Center Gymnasium.

RULES:
1. All participants are limited to a maximum of 2 photo entries. Photos DO NOT have to be taken recently. 
2. Participants may pre-register and upload photos via the online form, or register in-person on Wednesday, September 2 from 5:00pm to 8:00 pm at the Greenbelt Community Center.
3. In order to be judged, your photos MUST be brought in person to the community center on the date listed above.
4. NEW Category this year for Professional Photographers: To encourage photographers of all levels to participate and have a chance to be awarded, there will be a new category for specifically for professional photography. If you are a professional photographer, please select “Professional Photos” when making your choice for photo category.
5. PLEASE NOTE! 
* Pictures with external dimensions larger than 16 x 20 inches will NOT be accepted. 
* ALL Pictures must be ready to hang on a J-hook.

AWARDS:
Awards will be selected in two ways:
1. Judges Selection: Ribbons for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place will be awarded per category and separately to adults and young photographers (12 and under).
2. Community Favorites: All who attend the show have a chance to vote for up to 4 of their favorite photos and the four top photos with the most community votes will be awarded. 

CATEGORIES:
Greener living in Greenbelt
Memories in Greenbelt
Landscapes – sunrise/sunset
Landscapes – all other
People – photos of children
People – photos of adults and families
Flowers
Wild animals & nature
Pets
Travel
Buildings and architecture
Still life/pictorial/abstract
Professional photos

QUESTIONS: Call Melanie Cantwell at (240) 470-5911 or Keith Zevallos at (240) 355 – 2908 or email labordayphotoshow@gmail.com

Photo Show Winners 2025

Special congratulations to the 2025 Community Favorites: 

1st Place: Sunrise Tornado Watch/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center by Sharon J. Anderson
2nd Place: Sunset Skies & Swim Team Vibes! (GMST Splash Party) by Johanna Moore
3rd Place: Sunrise Ascent/Beltsville Agricultural Research Center by Sharon J. Anderson
3rd Place: Stand Off by Rosie Weaver
4th Place: Night Caller by Lynne Slater

And the winner of the 2025 Cipriano Award: Sisters by Brian Archibald