4TH ART FIESTA CIRCUIT is circuit contest of art photography, organized by Association of Photographers of Georgia from Tbilisi, Georgia.

Organizations
Association of Photographers of Georgia (FIAP OM)
Uniunea Artistilor Fotografi din Moldova (ILFIAP)
Creative Photographers Latvian Association (FIAP OM)

The contest is divided into the following sections:
• Open Color
• Open Monochrome
• People (Color/Monochrome)
Pictures created by artificial intelligence are not allowed in this circuit/salon. Offenders will be sanctioned for life by FIAP

Closing date: February 22 2026
Judging date: March 8 2026
Notification date: March 22 2026
Delivery date: April 30 2026
Gallery publish date: April 30 2026

The entry fee for any number of sections and any number of images is 39 EUR

Images from participants who have not paid the entry fee will not be considered.
Possible ways of payment – PayPal transfer.
[email protected] (preferred) (paypal.me/photosalons).
Other payment methods Money Gram/Western Union and Yandex Money are allowed.
Checks are not accepted. For another way for payment please contact us by email: [email protected].
Payment comments: please write the full name of the author.

The works of the authors who do not pay the fee will not be taken into consideration.
The fee is non-refundable.

The contest is open to anyone (amateur and professional photographers from all over the world); however, an entry may be rejected when the sponsoring organization or its agent, in its reasonable discretion, believes the entry does not conform to the contest rules and conditions.
Entries must originate as photographs (image-captures of objects via light sensitivity) made by the entrant on photographic emulsion or acquired digitally. By virtue of submitting an entry, the entrant certifies the image as his own (aliases are not permitted). The entrant permits the sponsors to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for publication and/or display in media related to the exhibition. This may include low resolution posting on a website. Note: Entrants who indicate that their images may not be reproduced or used 'will not be eligible for awards' or inclusion in audio-visuals of the exhibition 'and could be subject to disqualification' by the exhibition sponsors.
By submitting an entry, the entrant certifies legal Age, and own all rights to these images, including copyright or parents or guardians gives permission on his/her behalf if he/she is not of Legal Age. The exhibition assumes no liability of any misuse of copyright. Images may be altered, either electronically or otherwise, by the maker. All final image must be on photographic film, or on electronic file, or on photographic or electronic print material, mounting excepted.
No title or identification of the maker shall be visible anywhere on the face of an image, print mat or mount.

Photographs must be in JPEG format, with dimensions 1920x1080 pixels at 300, JPEG compression (if Photoshop used for export): 7-12, file size maximum 4 Mb. Each image must have a unique title. Titles must not include file extensions such as .jpg or .jpeg (or any other camera capture filenames). No title or identification of the maker shall be written anywhere on the face of an image.
The photographs of participants with the application are submitted in these ways:
- uploading thought our website: https://photostock.ge
- by e-mail: [email protected]

The judging will be done by remote online judging. All judges will be using equipment capable of displaying images at 100% of the image resolution. Judges will be using color calibrated equipment. Target Range will be max 30%.

By entering this contest, you are explicitly consenting to the personal details you have supplied, including physical addresses, email addresses, being held, processed and used by the contest organizers for purposes associated with this contest. You also explicitly consent to such information being sent to organizations that have accorded official recognition, patronage or accreditation to this contest. You acknowledge, agree and accept that by entering this contest, your participation status which includes your first and last name, name of the country used during registration at the contest, number of sections entered and number of photos entered in those sections will be made public in a published status list and that the results of your entry shall be made public in exhibition gallery, exhibition catalog.

4TH GEORGIA FIESTA SALON 2026
• Hulki Muradi; (Turkiye)
• Akaki Kakha Pkhakadze; (Georgia)
• Jeongsoo Ko; (South Korea)

4TH MOLDOVA FIESTA SALON 2026
• Anatol Poiata; (Moldova)
• Johann Debono; (Malta)
• Paolo Stuppazzoni; (Italy)

4TH LATVIA FIESTA SALON 2026
• Mzia Lekveisvili; (Georgia)
• Eizenija Freimane (Latvia)
• Florentino Molero Gutierrez; (Spain)

The judges of the event will present the following awards:
8 x FIAP Gold Medal, 18 x FIAP HM ribbon, 1 x FIAP Gold medal,
3 x GPU Gold Medal, 7 x GPU HM ribbon,
9 x Salon Gold Medal, 9 x Salon Silver Medal, 9 x Salon Bronze Medal, 117 x Salon Diploma,
3 x APG Gold Medal, 3 x APG Silver Medal, 39 x APG HM ribbon, 1 x APG Bronze Medal,
3 x IAAP Silver Medal, 1 x IAAP HM ribbon, 3 x IAAP Gold Medal, 3 x IAAP Bronze Medal,
26 x PHOTOLIFE HM ribbon,
17 x IIG HM ribbon, 5 x IIG Gold Medal,
3 x Moldova Gold Medal, 3 x Moldova Silver Medal,
3 x Latvia Gold Medal, 3 x Latvia Silver Medal,
Circuit Chairman Choice – one Gold medal,
APG Green Badge for the Best Author of the circuit,
Salon Chairman Choice – one Gold Medal,
Salon Best Photographer - one Gold Medal,
Salon Chairman Choice - One Gold Medal,
Salon Best Photographer - One Gold medal,
Total 305 awards. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the number of awards based on the total number of entrants.

APG Green badge for the best author awarded an author who collects the most acceptances in the circuit.
GRAND PRIX awarded an author who collects the most awards in the circuit.
Salon Best Photographer gold medal – for a photographer who collects the most awards in the salon.
To be eligible for Club Trophies, minimum 10 participants from a club must participate and pay their individual entry fees. Club Entry Awards will be sent to a single address as communicated by the identified Group Leader.
Medals and Ribbons will be posted, E-Diplomas in the PDF format can be downloaded from the circuit page http://photo-salons.net and www.photostock.ge

All entries shall conform to the stricter of these definitions for acceptances to be validated by all the international organizations granting recognition or patronage.

[IAAP Definition of Monochrome]
Black and white photography is an image that displays a range of shades from black to white, encompassing various tones of gray. Such an image focuses on the nuances of light, shadow, and contrast without incorporating any colors. If the entire image is toned in a single hue, it remains within the black and white category. However, if it is modified by partial toning or the addition of any color, it becomes a color work and no longer qualifies as a black and white photograph.


[IAAP Definition of Nature]
A nature photograph records all aspects of the natural world, both animate and inanimate. The primary subject of a nature photograph should be animals and elements of nature, though human and human-made elements are allowed as long as they do not dominate the scene. The image must convey the truth of the scene and be presented honestly, without unethical practices to manipulate the subject or setting. High technical standards are expected, and the photograph should look natural. Human activity or objects are permissible only if they are a necessary part of the nature story being told.


[IAAP Definition of Photojournalism]
A photojournalism photograph is an image that captures a moment or event in a way that tells a factual story, intended to inform and convey truth to the public. It should document real events, people, and places without staging or manipulation, ensuring the authenticity of the scene. The primary aim is to provide an accurate and unbiased representation of the subject matter, often related to news, social issues, cultural events, or significant moments in history. Ethical standards are crucial in photojournalism, prohibiting any alterations that could mislead the viewer or distort the reality of the captured moment.


[IAAP Definition of Travel]
A travel photograph captures the essence of a location, conveying the unique character and atmosphere of a place. It should reflect the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and distinctive features of the destination, providing viewers with a sense of the location identity and spirit. Travel photography encompasses a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, architecture, people, and customs, all of which contribute to the overall experience of the destination. The primary goal is to transport viewers to the location through the image, allowing them to explore and appreciate the worlds diverse cultures and environments.

Individual Notification cards and acceptance certificates will be sent by email.

Nino Mghebrishvili, EFIAP, PPSA, GPU QROWN1
Tbilisi, Georgia

email: [email protected]
website: https://photostock.ge