Be a part of Garden History!
We invite our members to submit entries to the 2027 Calendar Photo Contest. With over 2,000 copies sold each year, our popular calendar explores the Garden through the seasons with photography from our members.
Members interested in submitting their work for consideration may use this form to send 8 high-resolution images.
Submissions must be received by 11:59pm on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026.
The selection team will review all images and will contact winners via email by April 27th. Winning entries featured as one of the 12 main monthly images will be awarded 10 calendars. Winning entries chosen for inset images will be awarded one calendar.
Artwork Focus
We are seeking 2D, photographic artwork of the Portland Japanese Garden. Photos from past years are welcome.
Contest Is Available to All Members
While we make every effort to do so, due to the specific needs of the calendar, we cannot guarantee that all calendar images will come solely from Member submissions.
Artificial Intelligence Policy
Portland Japanese Garden is a human-centric organization dedicated to the mission of Inspiring Harmony and Peace. Just as we would not replace living moss with artificial turf, we will not replace authentic human voices or artistry with artificially generated material. All submitted photography must be original work and the property of the artist. We will not accept works created by generative artificial intelligence.
Other Image Modifications
Images may be color- and/or tone-corrected, but should not include special effects, filters, or excessive alterations in Photoshop or other image editors.