Click! – 12 Winners to be Chosen for Pawtucket’s 28th Annual Photo Contest for City’s Calendar

Pawtucket Announces 28th Annual Photo Contest – Deadline for entry: August 7, 2026

Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks proudly announce the 28th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2027 City Calendar. This year’s photo contest judges include Butch Adams, Christy Christopoulos, Peter Goldberg, Erik Gould and Aaron Usher.

This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to the daily life, historic locations and the ever-changing landscape of Pawtucket through the lens of a camera. The contest is open to residents and non-residents alike, but the photo must be taken in Pawtucket. After a public call for photo contest themes was advertised in January, “Pawtucket On The Move”, submitted by David W. Neil of Pawtucket was selected for this year’s photo theme.

“Each year, this contest gives us a chance to see Pawtucket through the eyes of the many people who experience and appreciate our city,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “From our vibrant neighborhoods to our beautiful parks and historic landmarks, the photos submitted always capture the spirit and pride of Pawtucket. I’m excited to continue this wonderful tradition and look forward to the many tremendous submissions that will help showcase our community in the 2027 City Calendar.”

Contest Rules: All photo submissions should follow the contest theme and must be taken in the city of Pawtucket within the past year. Only one entry per contestant will be accepted and must be submitted by the photographer entering the contest. Photo entries may be taken in color or B&W, but it is preferred the photo be taken horizontally, since winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket Calendar. All photo submissions must be uploaded in JPEG format and should be of high quality and high-resolution dpi. Digital cameras or cell phones may be used to take your photo.

All photo entries will be exhibited on the City of Pawtucket website, www.pawtucketri.com. Submissions should be email to [email protected]. Deadline for entry: Friday, August 7, 2026.

All twelve winning photos will be used in the City of Pawtucket’s 2027 Calendar. The Mayor’s Choice Award will receive a $100 cash prize. First Place will receive a $75.00 cash prize. Second Place will receive a $50.00 cash prize and other remaining winners will receive gift certificates.

Winners will be announced by Mayor Donald Grebien on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 4pm on the City of Pawtucket website: www.pawtucketri.gov .  For further information, please call (401) 256.4486.