ART ZROK is international contest of art photography, organized by VLADIMIR ASHKINAZI-ISACHENKO from Mogilev, Belarus.

The contest is divided into the following sections:
• OPEN COLOR
• OPEN MONOCHROME
• MOTHERHOOD and FATHERHOOD
• CULTURE and RELIGION
• VILLAGE
• EMOTIONS

Closing date: March 6 2026
Judging date: March 20 2026
Notification date: March 27 2026
Delivery date: April 26 2026

The entry fee depends on the number of sections the participant enters. The fees are as follows:
• 1-3 sections = 15 EUR
• 4-6 sections = 20 EUR

The entry fee can be paid in the following ways:
• through our website: https://theiaap.com/e/artzrok
• PAYPAL ACCOUNT: [email protected]

Images from participants who have not paid the entry fee will not be considered.

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. 

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.

All submitted works must be original and man-made. The images obtained with the help of AI will be removed from the contest, and participation in the contest in this case will not be considered valid, and the funds paid for participation will not be refunded.

• Aleksey Puchkovskiy (CERTIFIED JUDGE, M IAAP), Russia
• Michal Nega (CERTIFIED JUDGE, AFIAP, EPSA, GPU: HERMES, CR-4, VIP-5, M.APS, c MoL, IIG/s3/p, A.NPS, Hon.CPE, SWPU/1) Czech Republic
• Anna Perevozchikova; (CERTIFIED JUDG, EFIAP/b) Russia,

The judges of the event will present the following awards:
6 x IAAP Gold Medal, 1 x IAAP Silver Medal, 1 x IAAP Bronze Medal, 6 x IAAP Diploma,
6 x ARTZROK Medal Salon, 12 x ARTZROK E-diploma,
12 x BALTIC E-diploma,
12 x ARTPORTRAIT E-diploma, 1 x ARTPORTRAIT Gold Medal,
12 x BAP E-diploma,
12 x ARTSPACE E-diploma,
Total 81 awards. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the number of awards based on the total number of entrants.

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.

[MOTHERHOOD and/or FATHERHOOD]
Color and monochrome images are allowed. This nomination is aimed at researching and visualizing the phenomenon of parenthood, focusing on the images of mothers and fathers in various contexts of their lives. The main purpose of the nomination is to demonstrate the complex and multi-layered nature of parental feelings, as well as an in-depth study of the emotional dynamics associated with the process of parenting and caring for children.
The works presented in this nomination may cover the following aspects: the synergetic interaction of parents and children in everyday situations; the analysis of emotionally colored episodes characteristic of parenthood; the study of psychosocial challenges and joys faced by parents; examples of altruistic behavior and emotional support provided by parents to their children.
We welcome photographers who strive to capture authentic and emotionally intense moments that illustrate the richness and diversity of parenting experiences, as well as its multifaceted impact on personal development and the formation of family values.

[CULTURE and RELIGION]
Color and monochrome images are allowed. This category focuses on visual documentation of religious rituals, symbols, spiritual practices, and participants in religious events. Photographs should show the architectural features of religious buildings, religious rituals, the interaction of believers during worship services, and religious objects and artifacts. An important aspect is the photographer's ability to convey an atmosphere of sacredness, spirituality and religious feeling through visual images.

[VILLAGE]
Color and monochrome images are allowed. Color and monochrome photographs that explore and depict the soul, essence, and transformation of rural environments. This is an exploration of life in a microcosm where nature, community, tradition, and modernity merge in a unique way. The theme's goal is to capture not only the physical appearance of a village but also its pulse—the emotions, the passage of time, the contrasts, and the human stories that make it alive or that bear witness to its disappearance, the village people, and their way of life.

[EMOTIONS]
Color and monochrome images are allowed. This category focuses on the visual representation of emotional interactions between humans or between humans and animals using photographic art. Photographs act as an effective tool for conveying various emotional states such as joy, love, tenderness, surprise, sadness, calmness and other emotional shades. The most important aspect is the photographer's ability to reliably capture and convey the mood of a particular moment, the depth of interpersonal interaction and the emotional connection between the subjects.

Notification cards will be sent by email.

VLADIMIR ASHKINAZI-ISACHENKO
Mogilev, Belarus
email: [email protected]
website: https://theiaap.com/e/artzrok
software provided by IAAP: [email protected]