About
An annual event highlighting the work of aspiring young artists through a public exhibition and award ceremony.
Submissions
May 15-September 26, 2025
Event
November 2, 2025
Submitting Photographs
ASAP!’s 15th annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public exhibition, recognizing the top four photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.
This year’s theme is Transformation. Transformation means change or renewal. We see transformation all around us. For example, a raspberry turns quickly to mold on a hot day, while a civilization transforms slowly as people invent and share ideas. Transformation also happens in our minds and bodies when we learn new things or talk with friends. It happens to a caterpillar that becomes a butterfly. How is transformation happening in your life today? How can you represent that change through a photograph?
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
Rules for Submission:
- Photos must be original and adhere to the theme described above
- Up to two (2) submissions per entrant will be accepted
- Diptychs and triptychs are not permitted
- All submissions must be originally captured by the entrant using a camera or similar photographic device. AI-generated images that create or replace the original content of the photograph are not permitted.
- Submissions will be scored based on the following: expression of theme, creativity or uniqueness of concept, composition, lighting, and technical knowledge
- Submissions must be accompanied by a 1-2 sentence description of your photograph(s)
File Requirements:
- Submissions must be 15-25MB, and 3,200-4,000 pixels on the longest side
- Submissions must be saved in JPEG format
Submission files must be labeled as follows: lastname_firstname_title_grade.jpg (Ex: doe_jane_myhouse_9.jpg) - Photos may be created with any type of camera including smartphones, DSLRs, and traditional film cameras
Photo editing is permitted
Submissions are now closed.
