Keep it Dark - Photo Contest

Written By Michaelyn Logue

Our night sky is still dark enough to photograph. That's rare, and it’s worth showing off. The Keep It Dark Photo Contest is happening now through August 12 and we want to see Nevada County's sky through your lens.

Key Dates

  • Submissions Open / June 22  

  • Submission Deadline / Aug 12 

  • Judging Period / Aug 13—20

  • Community Voting / Aug 21—Sept 4

  • Awards Reception / Oct 2

Categories

Whether you're shooting on a phone or a full astro rig, there's a category for you: Youth, Amateur, or Professional and over $2,000 in Visit Truckee-Tahoe Sustainability Gift Cards up for grabs.

Two entries per person. All photos must be taken in Nevada County.
Full Rules

Submit Your Photo

Keep It Dark is a community initiative of the Truckee Cultural District, Visit Truckee-Tahoe, the Town of Truckee, Nevada County Arts & Culture, and the City of Nevada City.

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