Through an Irish Lens:
Capturing Heritage & Culture
The Aisling Irish Community Center invites you to celebrate the vibrant spirit of Irish heritage through your camera lens.
From lively Irish villages and towns to the bustling streets of New York and beyond, take a snapshot of tradition, a modern take on culture, or a personal reflection on identity.
Submit your digital photos and share what being Irish means to you!
One photograph submission per person. Must fill out form and submit entry fee to be considered for Photography Contest.
No photograph edits or enhancements will be accepted
Picture file must be in .JPEG or .PNG format, 300dpi
Photographs can include, and are not limited to, showcasing people or portraits, landscapes, landmarks, architecture, sports, food and drink, animals, or object. The contest is open to your unique perspective on what being Irish means and how that can be portrayed.
The Aisling Center Photography Contest Entry Fee helps make this contest possible. Proceeds also directly support the Aisling Center’s classes, cultural programs, and community services, helping us continue to offer meaningful opportunities for all ages.
$15 Entry Fee
$10 Senior Entry Fee (65+)
$5 Youth Entry Fee (Under 18)
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
People’s Choice Award: Irish Gift Basket
All winners will also receive:
*Media features: A dedicated spotlight in the Irish Echo Newspaper, the Aisling Center monthly newsletter, and our social media channels
*Gallery Display: Your work will be professionally enlarges, framed, and displayed in the Aisling Center’s Tara Circle Community Room
To Be Announced
Held at the Aisling Irish Community and Cultural Center, 990 McLean Avenue Yonkers NY 10704
Date and Time To Be Announced
To enter the photography contest, Through an Irish Lens, please submit the form on this webpage.
FAQ
Who can enter? Anyone, any age, from anywhere! Submissions must reflect your interpretation of capturing Irish heritage and culture
Is there an entry fee? Yes, various entry fees ranging from $5-$15. All entry fees contribute to the Aisling Center’s programs and classes.
How many photos can I submit? One per person
How old can the photo be? Must be taken within the last 5 years
Are edited, enhanced, manipulated photos accepted? No. Photos must be 100% unedited and unenhanced. No AI generated photos.
How will my photo be used? By submitting your photograph to this contest, you hereby grant The Aisling Irish Community & Cultural Center the irrevocable, royalty-free right to use, edit, publish, and distribute my submitted photograph for any lawful purpose, including marketing, advertising, social media, and any other digital or print materials.
When will winners be announced? TBD