Arts & Entertainment

Entries Sought For Murrieta Photo Contest

This year's contest theme is "Reopening Recreation."

MURRIETA, CA — The City of Murrieta wants to find out what playtime means to you during its “Reopening Recreation” photo contest.

This year's contest theme showcases recreational events/activities in the city that may have been restricted during the pandemic. City staff is looking for activities that relate to Murrieta Parks and Recreation. An example would be a photo of a baseball game, knowing that youth sports weren't allowed during much of the pandemic closure.

Photographers are encouraged to submit high-resolution photographs fitting the contest theme. The submission deadline is July 25; winners are expected to be announced by July 30.

Rules include:

  • Photographs must be taken within Murrieta city limits.
  • Each participant may enter up to three photographs.
  • Photographs must not have been previously published; however, photographs originally posted/published to social media platforms may be submitted.
  • Entries must be suitable for display on a public, social media platform and/or a site where the public can see them.
  • Where possible, photographs should be high resolution (300 dpi and/or at least 3 MB).

Contest winners will be featured on the City of Murrieta website.

For more contest information, including how to submit your shots, click here.