Assigned Subject Competitions
The list below contains the Assigned Subjects for the 2025 – 2026 Competitions. Adjacent to each subject is a description detailing the type of images that may be entered. Please check the Program and Competition Schedule for the competition date of each Assigned Subject.
The descriptions will be read to the judge at each competition. It will be at the judge’s discretion to disqualify an image if they feel it does not meet the description.
A printable PDF of the Assigned subject is located at the bottom of the page.
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Subject |
Date |
Description |
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Bridges & Tunnels |
9-29-25 |
The main subject in the image must be a bridge or tunnel. The image may incorporate other elements as long as the bridge or tunnel is easily identifiable as the main subject in the image. |
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Black & White |
10-20-25 |
The image must be depicted in Black & White. Sepia (monochrome) is permitted. Spot color and other variations are not permitted. |
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Leading Lines |
11-24-25 |
The image must incorporate at least one strong leading line. |
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CMCC Memorial Competition |
12-8-25 |
One printed image of your choice. The image cannot be one that has won a previous award. The printed image may be displayed with a mat or mounted on foam board. No frames. |
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Abstract |
1-26-26 |
The abstract must reflect the exploration of color, shape, line, light, or a combination of those basic elements. Recognizable animals, birds, and people are not permitted. |
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Water in Any Form |
2-23-26 |
The main subject of the image must be water. The water can be in any form river, ocean, waterfall, frozen, snow, rain, etc. |
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Architecture |
3-23-26 |
The architecture of the chosen structure must be the dominant subject. Architecture includes buildings, building facades, and building interiors. Bridges and tunnels are not permitted. |
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Marco & Close-Up |
4-27-26 |
The macro or close-up must be the main subject. Partial abstracts, such as flower petals, are acceptable. The subject should dominate the frame. |
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Things That Fly |
5-18-26 |
The image may depict anything that is flying or can fly. The Thing that Flies must be the dominant subject. |
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Zoology |
5-18-26 |
Animals must be the dominant subject. The animals can wild, domesticated (such as Cows or Horses) or in a zoo. No pets or birds allowed. |