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The Anza-Borrego Foundation is proud to partner with the Borrego Art Institute and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to present the 2024 Anza-Borrego Desert Photo Contest.

Submit your photos of the unique and natural beauty of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park between Nov. 1, 2023 and Dec. 10, 2023 for round one of the photo contest.

Round 1: Submit Online (Open to all. It’s FREE!)

Upload your photograph(s) in .jpeg before the December 10th deadline

Submit up to 10 photos per person

Photos may be from any year, so not to worry if you didn’t get to visit the Park this year!

Our judges review all submissions, selecting photos they feel are the best of the best.

Those that are selected from the initial review will be asked to submit a printed photograph to Round 2.

All online submissions will be eligible for the Online People’s Choice Award.

Photos must be less than 5mb and in .jpeg format to upload below.

Read the contest rules before submitting your photo.

Invited to Round 2?

Round 2 requires photographers to submit a $5 processing fee per photo and a printed photograph mounted or printed directly on an 11”x14” foam core or mount board, with no borders or identifying info on the front.

Printed photographs are due at ABF by January 12, 2024 so they can be part of the in-person judging to determine the winners that will be displayed at Borrego Art Institute. You are welcome to print and mount your photos yourself, or through your favorite print shop.

Printing Resource: Watts Digital Imaging

ABF has partnered with Watts Digital Imaging as a resource for you to get your photos printed by a professional who understands our contest’s printing guidelines. John, the owner, will print and mount your image, affix the required Entry Form, and then hand deliver your entry to us before the deadline. Watts Digital Imaging has also pledged to donate $2 to ABF for every contest photo they print!

Where to mail photos & fees:

Anza-Borrego Foundation 2001

587 Palm Canyon Dr. #110

Borrego Springs, California 92004

Where to drop your photos in person:

ABF State Park Store (open every day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

587 Palm Canyon Dr. Suite 110

Borrego Springs, California 92004

Important Dates

Digital Submission Deadline: Dec. 10

Initial Judge Review: December 11 – 15

Round 2 Invitations Sent Via Email: December 20

Print Submission Window (Invites Only): December 20 – January 12, 2024

Final Judge Review: January 27, 2024

Winner Notifications Sent Via Email: January 30, 2024

Judge Critique: February 3, 2024

Opening Reception at Borrego Art Institute: February 3, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Round 2: Submit Prints By invite only. $5/photo

Selected photos will receive an invitation to move onto Round 2. Submissions must be printed, mounted and delivered to ABF by

Photographers must submit a $5/photo processing fee

Judges will review printed photos in-person to determine the place winners and honorable mentions in each category.

Winners will be displayed at Borrego Art Institute in Borrego Springs, February 3 – 27, 2024. (All Round 2 entries will be available to view at the gallery.)

All winners will be eligible for our People’s Choice Award

VOTING STARTS ON DEC. 11, 2023!