We have so many talented photographers in our area!
Several years ago The Guild added an annual photography competition and exhibition to show off their talents. Sometimes the annual show would involve a particular theme, while other years will employ a  “photographer’s choice” to allow photographers to enter photos of any subject they prefer. After all, we’ve all have our favorite topics.
Awarded prizes are 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 2 honorable mentions. Prize money will be $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place & $100 for 3rd place.  Honorable Mentions may be given at the judge’s discretion. All entries must be no more than 5 years old and must not have previously won a ribbon in a Stanly Arts Guild show.
This show is usually on display at The Stanly Arts Guild from mid-February thru mid-March. Dates for the exhibition will be here, on our website Calendar. For more information, follow The Guild on Facebook, and check out our News section here on our website. You will also find applications here when applications are open. We look forward to seeing your work!

Generous Sponsorship by:

Steve & Dr. Elaine Coats

Patrick Foley Charitable Gift Fund

Our 2026 Photography Show Judge was William Dixon, Jr.

2026 Winners

1st Place
Craig Marsh
2nd Place
Dottie Miller
3rd Place
Lee Haywood
Honorable Mentions
Sue Godden
Reda Icenhour
"I Wish I Was There"
"Shrimp Boats"
"Wood, Pulp, Saliva, and Snow"
"Why I Garden"
"Cowboy Smile"

You'll find this event, and more, on our calendar:

In Memoriam

In 2021, we lost one of our amazing photographer members, and the annual photography show now carries his name in memoriam. Dwight J. Dennis was always a huge supporter of our members, our community, and The Guild. He was a cheerleader for all our shows, but this one had a special place in his heart, since photography was his passion. The annual photography show is now entitled: Dwight J. Dennis Memorial Photography Exhibition and Competition. 

You can find the Photography Show Prospectus and Application here:

If you would like to sponsor this or another show, please contact our Art Show Coordinator at The Stanly Arts Guild or provide your contact information here:

Attn: SAG Art Show Coordinator
stanlyartsguild19@gmail.com

2026

1st Place
Craig Marsh
2nd Place
Dottie Miller
3rd Place
Lee Haywood
Honorable Mentions
Sue Godden
Reda Icenhour

2025

1st Place
Marjel Jones
2nd Place
Roy Walters
3rd Place
Craig Marsh
Honorable Mentions
David Thayer
Denise Barnes

2024

1st Place
Bill Feree
2nd Place
Bill Feree
3rd Place
Tracy Adams
Honorable Mentions
Judy Feree
Michael Lanier

2023

1st Place
Bill Feree
2nd Place
Lee Haywood
3rd Place
Roy Walter
Honorable Mentions
Bill Ferree
Craig Marsh
Judy Feree
Reda Icenhour