2025 Dark Skies Photo Contest

The Town of Truckee, in collaboration with the City of Nevada City, the Truckee Cultural District and the Nevada County Arts Council, is proud to announce the return of the “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” photo contest. Now in its second year, this community initiative invites residents to explore the beauty of the night sky and increase awareness of light pollution through photography.

The contest will run from June 23 through July 27, 2025, and will conclude with a public reception and gallery showing of finalist images.