About the competition
What does your city look like when it starts to glow? Neon reflections, streetlights on wet pavement, high-rise windows, night crowds, quiet corners, or the buzz of motion in the dark. City Lights invites artists and photographers worldwide (18+) to celebrate urban life, architecture, and the moments that make a city feel alive.1st entry free until: March 10, 2026
Deadline: May 31, 2026
Results emailed: June 18, 2026Entry Fees:
1 image: Free (limited time)
2 to 5 images: $18 to $45
6 to 10 images: $55Awards:
Best in Show: $150 cash award + artist interview + mini spotlight + homepage feature + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Runner Ups: website feature + social promotion + mini spotlight + free Blu Sky Artist Award entry
Finalists (Top 15 to 20): curated collection feature + digital certificate + social highlightsArtists keep full copyright. Images may be used only for challenge-related promotion and features.
Prize
Cash
Enter for a shot at a $150 Best in Show cash award, plus interviews, features, and curated promotion. Your first image is free for a limited time.
Deadline
May 31, 2026
2 weeks ago
Eligibility
Open worldwide unless noted.