Temple's Annual Community Treasures Visual Arts Contest

The Temple Historic Preservation Board invites artists and photographers of all ages to participate in the Annual Temple Community Treasures Visual Arts Contest, part of Temple’s celebration of National Preservation Month in May.

This contest highlights Temple’s historic and culturally significant places through photography and painting.

Who Can Enter

• Open to professionals and amateurs of all ages

• Up to three entries per category (photography and painting)

What You Can Submit

• Photography or painting featuring a historic or significant building, park, or facility in Temple

• Subjects may be interior or exterior

• There is no formal definition of “historic” — choose locations that reflect Temple’s heritage and community significance

Where You Can Sign Up

• Complete this entry form with your photos or paintings 

• If you have questions, please reach out to Ayanna Batchand-Rowe

Photography Guidelines

• Digital or film photography accepted

• Printed at 8” x 10”, framed no larger than 11” x 14”

• Must be wired and ready to hang

  • Sawtooth or keyhole hangers will not be accepted

• Global edits to brightness, contrast, saturation, or color are allowed

• Composite images, object removal/addition, focus stacking, and heavy manipulation are not permitted

Painting Guidelines

• Accepted mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, pastel, or mixed media

• Maximum artwork size: 16” x 20”

• Must be wired and ready to hang

  • Sawtooth or keyhole hangers will not be accepted

• Watercolor, pencil, pen and ink, and pastel works must be framed with glass

Submission Deadline

APRIL 24, 2026

Entries must be delivered to:
Temple City Hall, 2 North Main Street
Attn: Ayanna Batchand-Rowe

Exhibition & Awards

• Winners will be recognized during National Preservation Month in May

• First, second, and third place winners will receive keepsake awards

• Selected entries will be included in a traveling exhibit displayed locally through the end of November

The Temple Historic Preservation Board is pleased to present the Annual Temple Community Treasures Photography Contest and Annual Temple Community Treasures Painting Contest. This contest is part of Temple's observance of National Preservation Month in May. It aims to draw community attention to the importance of protecting and preserving our historic buildings.

Policy

By submitting a photo(s) entry, contestants give the Historic Preservation Board and the City of Temple permission to use that photo entry in promotions. The photos may be posted on Facebook or other social media, in print material, and/or in public or private TV broadcasts.

For more general information about the contest, please call Ayanna Batchand-Rowe at (254) 298-5376 or abatchandrowe@templetx.gov.